Calvin University Chimes

Opinion: Americans should experience Indonesia

Fe Setiadi
October 8, 2015

When I was in Indonesia, every holiday (we don’t have summer and winter holidays, since every day is summer), I went to the beach. While sitting under the palm trees and enjoying the cool breeze, I looked...

Students in Hungary find new worship experiences at international churches

John Michael LaSalle
November 22, 2013

Before studying abroad in Hungary, many students envisioned themselves being immersed in local religious culture. However, upon arrival in Budapest, many students did not find this a feasible option. They...

Ghana semester abroad students witness a vibrant faith

Bekah Coggin
September 26, 2013

Grand Rapids may be overflowing with churches, but have you ever seen a local congregation break into a sweat from dancing so passionately? How many local churches invite different denominations — or...

Reflections from Auschwitz

Christian Balcer
September 25, 2013

Hell-on-earth doesn’t appear the way most would think it does. The day was nearly cloud-free. Leaves were changing colors. Buildings stood in distinct rows. Visual deception soon led to unimaginable...