Calvin University is a world-class Christian university in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Calvin ranks #1 in the Midwest among regional colleges.
The man behind the nameBorn in Noyon, France, Jean Calvin was raised in a staunch Roman Catholic family. The local bishop employed Calvin’s father as an administrator in the town’s cathedral. The father, in turn, wanted John to become a priest. Because of close ties with the bishop and his noble family, John’s playmates and classmates in Noyon (and later in Paris) were ...
At Calvin, you will learn how to think as a Christian—how to understand complex issues from a Christ-centered perspective, how to defend your beliefs, and how to express your creative solutions in a global culture.
About Calvin University located in Grand Rapids, MI. At Calvin, you'll engage God’s world with curiosity and conviction—as Christ’s agents of renewal in the world.
Foundations, Competencies, and Skills Develop core competencies and skills. These courses are typically taken in your first two years at Calvin.
Financial Aid Calvin has students from all economic backgrounds. Learn about scholarships, grants, and loans that make Calvin possible.
The 2026 Festival of Faith & Writing is just around the corner Hosted by the Calvin Center for Faith & Writing and Calvin University, the Festival of Faith and Writing has spent more than three decades bringing readers and writers together to explore the powerful connections between faith, story, and the arts.
When did Calvin first graduate students with baccalaureate degrees? (And who was the first student to earn one?) The question might seem straight-forward. Just get the year right. But the past is usually messier than we remember. When we tell the stories of communities and institutions, we often smooth out complications in the interests of narrative clarity. Let’s start with the straight ...