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 ...
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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.
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.
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.
While the full Calvin experience can’t be reduced to rankings and awards, they do tell part of our story. Some of the most important things you should know about our community: Calvin University does not discriminate with regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender, or disability in any of ...