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Calvin University Chimes

Since 1907
Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

Interfaith dialogue has been part of the work of Christian Reformed Church’s Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations Committee since 2010.

University adopts statement on role for interfaith dialogue

Gabriel Choi, Religion Reporter
February 13, 2023

Calvin University’s Board of Trustees affirmed a statement in support of interfaith dialogue’s role in the Calvin Strategic Plan 2025's goal to strengthen the community’s Reformed Christian witness...

Faculty and students involved in interfaith efforts on campus say they
connect those efforts to Calvin’s mission.

The New Interfaith Curriculum Explorers program offers grants for interfaith engagement in the curriculum

Emily Thomas, Student Life Reporter
November 6, 2022

The New Interfaith Curriculum Explorers — a group of faculty committed to incorporating interfaith perspectives into their work at Calvin — are offering five $600 grants, funded by a larger grant from...

Calvin students face challenges with interfaith engagement; intentional interaction promotes progress

Katie Rosendale, Guest Writer
November 21, 2021

Senior Duy Nguyen’s Calvin experience has largely been a good one. After all, his peers treat him well — and only “a few” have tried to convert him. “I didn’t mind, because I know that they...

Faith leaders overcome pandemic obstacles

Mia Jaeger, Guest Writer
April 5, 2021

Calvin Interfaith Alliance hosted a Faith and Festivities event on how the pandemic has interrupted religious life.  Religious leaders from around Michigan spoke about their response to COVID-19. In...

Samiur Rahman and Oula Salih's Muslim beliefs have created unique experiences and challenges at Calvin.

What is it like to be a Muslim student at Calvin?

There’s only a handful of Muslim students on Calvin’s campus. Chimes spoke to two students about their experiences.
Abby Poirier, Staff Reporter
March 5, 2020

Oula Salih is a pre-med biology major, a biochemistry minor and part of Calvin’s growing Muslim community. Her dream after graduation is to use her knowledge to help people in poor and struggling countries....

Religion-based clubs meet students’ needs

Religion-based clubs meet students’ needs

Sophia Morgan, Religion Editor
September 11, 2019

As much as Calvin University’s 2019-20 religious clubs are here for the religion and philosophy majors, they are also here for the engineering, biology and undecideds.  These religious clubs seek...

Frank Stella introduces the basics of Hinduism. Photo by Kathryn Mae Post.

Students explore Hinduism on temple tour

Kathryn Mae Post
April 6, 2017

Students from Hope, Calvin, GVSU and GRCC joined together with members of a local Methodist Church and social workers from Bethany Christian Services to tour the West Michigan Hindu Temple last Sunday. After...

Photo Credit Meghan Bogema

New interfaith initiatives beggining at Calvin

Deanna Geelhoed
November 13, 2015

This past weekend seven students from Calvin College engaged in the Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC) conference along with students of Aquinas, Grand Valley and Hope College at the Grand Valley downtown campus....

Salaam conference seeks understanding of Islam for Christians

Josh Parks
February 12, 2015

Although love is the traditional focus of Valentine’s Day, the Salaam Project conference will be moving a couple fruits of the Spirit over to concentrate on peace on Saturday, Feb. 14. Hosted by Calvin...

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