Calvin Theological Seminary

Awakening Worship Night
2024-11-24 20:00 - 21:30 (America/Detroit) | Chapel
Join Korean students from Calvin University and Calvin Seminary for a night of praise and worship. The entire service will be held in Korean. Steve Hwang is the featured speaker, and there will be Korean-style communal prayer.

Thanksgiving Break
2024-11-25 - 2024-11-29

Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration
2024-11-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Calvin Theological Seminary, 3233 Burton ST SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49519, United States
25th Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration
@ Westminster Presbyterian Church in downtown Grand Rapids
We will meet at Calvin Seminary before the event, and also take some time to reflect together after the event.
From the Kaufman Interfaith Institute:
This year marks the 25th year of our annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration!
The Kaufman Interfaith Institute along with the interfaith community of grand rapids welcomes you to enjoy an evening of celebration of Gratitude for Our Shared Home.
During the event, we will hear from members of our community, representing an array of religious, spiritual, and secular worldview identities, as they discuss the enduring need for gratitude of our shared home during this and all seasons. A free-will offering will be collected for Kids’ Food Basket during the celebration.
Light refreshments will follow the gathering.
Connect with Melissa (mbos@crcna.org) if you have any questions & to RSVP.

Public Reading of Scripture
2024-11-26 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-12-03 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-12-10 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-12-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-01-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Student Center

Student Dinner
2024-11-26 18:00 - 21:00 | Student Center
CTS students & families, join retired professor Carl Bosma for an evening of fellowship with people from across the globe! A free Mediterranean-inspired dinner will be provided, along with a short devotional.
Please RSVP to Dr. Carl Bosma (cbosma@calvinseminary.edu) so he can plan accurately for food amounts.

Chapel
2024-11-27 10:00 - 10:30, 2024-12-04 10:00 - 10:30, 2024-12-11 10:00 - 10:30, 2024-12-18 10:00 - 10:30 | Chapel
Join us each week for chapel, followed by donut fellowship in the Student Center! Chapel can be livestreamed on the Calvin Seminary YouTube channel.

American Thanksgiving Dinner
2024-11-29 17:30 - 20:00 | Student Center
Join the RSAT team for a traditional American Thanksgiving dinner! Please RSVP by clicking here. The form will provide additional information on the requested quantity of food to bring and more!
Contact RSAT (rsat@calvinseminary.edu) with any questions!

Student Council Meeting
2024-12-02 20:00 - 21:30, 2025-01-06 20:00 - 21:30 | Calvin Theological Seminary, 3233 Burton ST SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49519, United States

Think Global Wednesday Lunch
2024-12-04 12:25 - 13:15 | Upper Room
Join CTS Missionary in Residence Melissa Bos for the Think Global Thursday Lunch series! All in the CTS community – faculty, staff, spouses, students – are invited to participate in this informal lunch conversation about cross-cultural ministry.
RSVP here!

Christmas Around the World
2024-12-05 17:30 - 20:00 | Student Center
Calvin Seminary’s annual Christmas Around the World dinner and talent show returns on Thursday, December 5 in the Student Center at 5:30pm.
Please RSVP so Student Life can plan accordingly for food.

Behind Our Walls: Film Screening & Panel
2024-12-06 10:30 - 13:00 | Auditorium
Join Calvin Seminary for a screening of Nate Roels’ film Behind Our Walls, a q&a panel discussion, and lunch in the Student Center! Please RSVP (click here) so our Student Life team can plan accurately for lunch.

Last Day of Classes
2024-12-09

Reading Days
2024-12-10 - 2024-12-12

Lecture: Calvin's Method of Pastoral Formation
2024-12-12 15:30 - 16:30 | H. Henry Meeter Center, 1855 Knollcrest Circle Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI, 49546, United States
We are thrilled to welcome Pastor Van Biak Muan as our most recent visiting scholar at the Meeter Center. He is the recipient of this year’s Emo Van Halsema fellowship for pastors in the Reformed tradition and is currently working on his PhD dissertation at Trinity Theological College in Singapore.
Presentation Topic:
“Calvin’s Method of Pastoral Formation”
Discover how Calvin’s doctrine of union with Christ and the twofold grace shapes a pastoral formation approach that blends deep spiritual practices (repentance, prayer, and contemplation) with robust ministry preparation (sound doctrine, biblical exegesis, and homiletics).
You can sign up here to receive a Zoom link once available: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A45ADAF23A4FC1-47273587-thomas#/

Course Examinations
2024-12-13 - 2024-12-17
Exam Dates:
December 13-14
December 16-17

Women's Fellowship Event
2024-12-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Omega Apartments, 3555 Burton St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49546, United States
Women (spouses and students), join Resident Director Bianca de Campos for a time of fellowship, devotions, and prayer for one another! This will take place at Bianca’s home (3555 Burton St SE, Apt. 4).

Medenblik Stick
2024-12-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Eagles Ice Center, 2600 Village Drive, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506, United States
Join President Medenblik & seminary friends for ice skating at Eagles Ice Center! It’s open skate, so come when you can for as long as you want. Everything is provided — free skate rentals, “trainers” for children or new skaters, a free cup of hot chocolate. Just come and enjoy!

Doctor of Ministry Residential Week
2025-01-06 - 2025-01-10 | Calvin Theological Seminary, 3233 Burton ST SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49519, United States
For more information, see your course syllabus or contact the Doctor of Ministry program at ctsdmin@calvinseminary.edu.

J-Term Courses
2025-01-06 - 2025-01-23
J-Term course duration varies by course – check the course schedule or your syllabus for the exact information!

January Series
2025-01-20 - 2025-01-31 | Covenant Fine Arts Center, 1795 Knollcrest Circle Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI, 49546, United States
The January Series is a free, 10-day event filled with brilliant speakers, fascinating topics, and enlightened conversation. We invite prominent academics, educators, artists, activists, and others to present thought-provoking lectures in their areas of expertise.
The lectures are from 12:30-1:30 pm ET each day (excluding January 25-26, a weekend).
No RSVP is necessary & this event is free!
Head to the January Series page (https://calvin.edu/january-series) for information on speakers, in-person attendance & virtual streaming options.

New Student Orientation
2025-01-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Classroom 141
New Student Orientation for Spring 2025 students is January 22! Contact Student Life for more information!

First Day of Classes
2025-01-27 08:00 - 17:00
