This section provides access to various works of student scholarship and student publications from Calvin Theological Seminary and Calvin University. These range from papers submitted for competitions, poster presentations, undergraduate research, and a capstone or culminating work for a seminary or university degree. The views and opinions expressed in these works are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Calvin University, Calvin Theological Seminary, or its funders.

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Works from 2019

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Chimes: December 6, 2019, Calvin University

Calvin responds to increased departures of employees of color by Harm Venhuizen & Jojo Essuman

Q&A with Calvin Theological Seminary President Jul Medenblik by Sophia Morgan

The experience of transfer students at Calvin University by David Swartzentruber

Calvin prepares documents on politics ahead of 2020 elections by Katherine Benedict

Calvin's Oratorio Society celebrates 100 years of Singing the "Messiah" by Naomi Vroegop

What was it like to be a student of color in the 60s and 70s? by Ellington Smith

The Knight's Stand: Science vs. Sacred by Sophia Morgan

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Chimes: November 15, 2019, Calvin University

Changes to internship requirements for intl students spark frustrations, town hall by McKinley Anderson

MacArthur, Moore controversy leads to Calvin prof response by Harm Venhuizen

Q&A with new director of student activities Jack Droppers by David Swartzentruber

Geography dept. offers geographic information systems certificate by Abby Poirier

How novelist Timothy Zahn saved Star Wars by Connor Veenstra

Selling a vision: the advertising strategies of the Calvin brand by Harm Venhuizen

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Chimes: November 8, 2019, Calvin University

Goose Control rids Calvin's campus of pesky geese by McKinley Anderson

Student athletes of color experience both alienation & community on teams by Ellington Smith

What are student senate's plans for the year? by Harm Venhuizen

Animals offer physical, emotional support on campus to students by Connor Veenstra

Heritage Hall goes digital by Naomi Vroegop

Tiki bar offers escape from Michigan snow by Ethan Stafford

Calvin community praises new Bible app 'Dwell' by Sophia Morgan

Are you doing good by shopping at Goodwill? by Addie Winkleman

New SAO director hired by Garrett Strpko

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Chimes: October 25, 2019, Calvin University

Meeter Center adds eleven rare books to colllection by Harm Venhuizen

The Haunt continues to scare Grand Rapidians by Abby Poirer & David Schwartzentruber

Grand Rapids launches public health campaign to combat lead poisoning by Grace Swanson

Scholarship changes offer legroom to incoming students by Connor Veenstra

After grant veto, students' financial situations uncertain by Ethan Stafford

Film Arts Committee presents the films of Terrence Malik by Abby Poirier

Unlimited meal plans keep dining hall food consumption stable by McKinley Anderson

Encountering an ancient saint in modern times by Joshua Polanski

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Chimes: October 18, 2019, Calvin University

CRC student population decreases as other religious affiliations increase by Harm Venhuizen

New Core revision process gives faculty senate less power by Juliana Knot & Garrett Strpko

Calvin's exercise science lab gets facelift by Ethan Stafford

Hekman Library balances the past and future by McKinley Anderson

Calvin employees' political donations far less than past years, below peers' giving by Naomi Vroegop

Professors and students partner to research rare diseases by Katherine Benedict

Leaving a legacy: how donors support Calvin after life by Harm Venhuizen

Fashion column to come by Addie Winkleman

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Chimes: October 11, 2019, Calvin University

Student debt decreased, despite increases in tuition by Harm Venhuizen

Sammy Obeid brings stand-up comedy to UnLearn Week by Garrett Strpko

Explainer: what Calvin expects in English proficiency for international students by Juliana Knot

Candidate Hillary Scholten talks faith's call to action by Garrett Strpko

"Joker" fails at social commentary by Connor Veenstra

Engineering dept seminar offers grad school advice by Katherine Benedict

All One Body discusses homosexuality within CRC by Sophia Morgan

The Knight's Stand: Why you should care about Line 5 by Garrett Medina

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Chimes: September 27, 2019, Calvin University

CIT launches new security system to combat phishing by Katherine Benedict

New campus ministry connects students with local ministers by Sophia Morgan

Project One serves as filler for ArtPrize by David Swartzentruber

Pollinators, peace, and propagation: Venema Native Gardens by McKinley Anderson

Biology department hosts play about Darwin exploring science and faith by Katherine Benedict

State of the estate: how Calvin's portfolio and views on property have changed overtime by Harm Venhuizen

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Chimes: September 20, 2019, Calvin University

Declining enrollment forces staff, service cuts by Juliana Knot

Calvin soccer beats Wooster, Aquinas in comeback victories by Ellington Smith

Calvin University ranks #3 in new report by Naomi Vroegop

Presidential fellows bridge gap between executives, students at Calvin by Ethan Stafford

Calvin community reacts to vaping bans by McKinley Anderson

"Something for Us": Calvin's new underpass artwork by Harm Venhuizern

Calvin professors publish new book rethinking Christian stewardship by Sophia Morgan

CPI embodies Christian hospitality for Muslim students by Ahmad Nelson & Diarra Kenyatta Bryant

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Chimes: September 13, 2019, Calvin University

EDITORIAL: We're changing our coverage of Campus Safety Reports. Here's why. by Joshua Polanski & Juliana Knot

Search for new SAO director begins by Garrett Strpko

Peet's creates connections and community by McKinley Anderson

Calvin receives new name, campus upgrades by Ethan Stafford

New Coach, Familiar Territory by Ellington Smith

Laughter is the best medicine: Priyanka Wali by Garrett Strpko

Religion-based clubs meet students' needs by Sophia Morgan

Calvin Mars Rover Design Team provides students with engineering challenges by Katherine Benedict

Faith Perspectives: A Christian celebration of Labor Day by Joshua Polanski

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Chimes: May 3, 2019, Calvin College

Ken Heffner's faith influenced by unique Calvin College theology by Jonathan Boer

A spoiler-free review of "Avengers: Endgame" by Katherine Benedict

SAO being saved through fundraising efforts by Annette Espinoza

White nationalism rises nationwide; Calvin maintains anti-racist commitment by Garrett Strpko

Calvin alum named new women's coach by Ellington Smith

Opinion: Calvin College administration needs to talk about abortion by Caroline Smith

It's okay to not know everything by Jacob Baylor

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Chimes: April 26, 2019, Calvin College

Current VP for finance and administration retires by Michelle Hofman

Prof conducts ground breaking research illicit massage parlors in GR with org by Annette Espinoza

Dr. John M. Perkins receives Kuyper Prize at Calvin's Kuyper Conference by Jon Boer

CPI student crafts Calvin chess set by Ellington Smith

Flag event raises awareness for sexual assault: Protect Life flag display postponed by Madalyn Buursma

March for licenses for undocumented immigrants by Michal Rubingh

Beyonce pulls a Beyonce, drops "Homecoming" on Netflix by Mimi Mutesa

Four Knights receive Player of Week honors by Patrick Roefels

Is the Green NewDeal a good deal? by Katherine Benedict

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Chimes: April 12, 2019, Calvin College

The Rise of the "Nones" by Jacob Baylor

Kinesiology prof Bolt to become dean of education by Immanuel Deliyannides

Sarah Visser speaks on college budget and SAO by Michelle Hofman & Joshua Polanski

"Grassroots Green" promotes non-elitist plant-based dining by Michal Rubingh

OPINION: Take Religion 243, it will make you a better person by Josh Polanski

Softball sweeps Hope in two game series by Patrick Roefels

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Chimes: April 5, 2019, Calvin College

Amid unspecified budget cuts, president states strong financial condition by Yolanda Chow

Local Muslim community grapples with New Zealand shooting by Immanuel Deliyannides

New art exhibit explores the loss of bees by Katherine Benedict

Because of the Student Activities Office... Students learned how to engage with culture by Madalyn Buursma

Carry The Love pleads for students to meet Jesus by Jon Boer

Men's lacrosse loses, wins over weekend Ellington Smith

Opinion: Religion professor responds to UMC coverage by Prof. Laura Smith

Staff response to the SAO situation by Jeff Bouman

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Chimes: April 1, 2019 (April Fools' Edition), Calvin College

Student Union plans to feature full fledged waterpark by Monsieur Bon Joer

Bookstore to start selling engagement rings by Bady Murrsma

Breaking News: Student discovers secret underground campus by Phishnette Espionage

Financial aid office cut from budget by Yolo Munch

Calvin announces plans for condom dispenser by Con Dumb

Thanos snaps away Calvin's donors by Knotosh Julianksi

Religion majors starts new religion for senior seminar by Joshulana Polanknotski

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Chimes: March 8, 2019, Calvin College

GR UMC churches uncertain after divided :GBT standpoints by Jonathan Boer

President Edgar Aguilar leads senate, aspires towards advocacy by Jose M. Hernandez

Papillon Paper: Calvin grad duo bringing the printing press back by Mimi Mutesa

TEDx Calvin promotes a community of ideas by Jacob Baylor

CCW offers resources for substance abuse by Sam Ballast

The tunnels less travelled by Michal Rubingh

Spring Formal takes us back to old hollywood by Jasmine Van Donselaar

Faith-centered basketball coach retires after 23 years by Patrick Roefels

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Chimes: February 22, 2019, Calvin College

Calvin Prison Initiative student faces deportation by Annette Espinoza

Fans absent at Calvin basketball games by Patrick Roelofs

On the Faith of Paul Schrader by Garrett Strpko

Name change to Calvin University requires new merchandise and renovations by Jonathan Boer

Professor researching effects of purity culture by Madalyn Buursma

Calvin College Democrats give students experience in productive political dialogue by Sam Ballast

GEO department hosts guest lecturer speaking on the historical climate record by Katherine Benedict

Journalism is meant to serve you by Michelle Hofman

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Chimes: February 8, 2019, Calvin College

Calvin defeats Hope in 200th matchup by Patrick Roelofs

Sexuality Series hosts gay Christians with differing views on same-sex marriage by Katherine Benedict

"Spinning into Butter": CTC play explores themes of race and white guilt by Yolanda Chow

Severe winter weather postpones Cold Knight Plunge twice by Ellington Smith

Student Senate and CCW bring happiness to campus with light boxes by Sam Ballast

CCW workshops set out to address drugs, alcohol by Michelle Merritt

Who are the Calvin College Republicans? by Joshua Polanski

Religion department hires new professor by Joshua Polanski

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Augustine’s Privation Theory of Evil, Emily Jiang, Calvin University
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Human Freedom and the invisible Church From the Viewpoint of Bavinck's Pneumatology, Dong-Yaul Tae, CalvinTheological Seminary

Although Reformed pneumatology is generally recognized by scholars of Calvin and Reformed confessions to be relatively well developed compared to the various pneumatologies of the Western theological tradition, it faces two important challenges. First, Reformed pneumatology is directly linked to the critique that Reformed soteriology’s accentuation of predestination and effectual grace leads to inevitable fatalism that ignores human freedom. This is because the ministry of the Holy Spirit is crucial in the Reformed understanding of the order of salvation beginning with regeneration and ending with glorification. Second, because the ministry of the Holy Spirit is a key to understanding Reformed ecclesiology, and according to Reformed ecclesiology, the invisible church is a realization by the Holy Spirit and the Word of divine election, the criticism that the distinction in Reformed ecc...

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Mathematics of the Infinite God in the Works of Nicholas of Cusa, Lauren Henderson, Calvin University

The geometrical analyses of infinity exemplified in the work of Nicholas of Cusa can aid in understanding the complex nature of God’s attributes, specifically the perceived tension between his simplicity and his quality of encompassing and upholding all things.

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The Oppressed and the Oppressors in the Fourth Gospel: A Postcolonial Reading, Joshua Polanski, Calvin University
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Works from 2018

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Chimes: December 7, 2018, Calvin College

Evolution debate continues amongst CCCU biology profs by Joshua Polanski

New student organization 'starts up' a generation of ideas by Sam Ballast

Women In Action conference empowers women for attentiveness, self care by Ellington Smith

Calvin Center for Faith and Writing celebrates Madeleine L'Engle's 100th birthday, legacy with cake, conversation by Michal Rubingh

40% of students who visit Counselling and Wellness show signs of depression by Jose M. Hernandez

For God so loved the KOSMOS: William Matthews' latest album invites a bigger picture of God by Yolanda Chow

Free food=Free students by Madalyn Buursma

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Chimes: November 30, 2018, Calvin College

Students turn to vaping for relaxation, entertainment by Juliana Knot

Professors at panel discuss Christian responsibility to climate change by Katherine Benedict

Charity on a roll: Anu Sushi now in Johnny's by Ellington Smith

Number of students studying language declines despite benefits by Madalyn Buursma

Volleyball team finishes second in nation after losing championship by Patrick Roelofs

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Chimes: November 16, 2018, Calvin College

President Le Roy turns down pay increases while receiving total compensation at peer median by Yolanda Chow

Calvin sells Ladies Literary Club property by Ellington Smith

"Heralding Africa's Redemption": history professor working on book by Jose M. Hernandez

"The Little Free Library" comes to Commons patio by Annette Espinoza

Collegiate group grows, supports gender diversity in engineering by Michal Rubingh

The Hate U Give, gave us the discussions we needed by Mimi Mutesa

Knights receive individual honors for success by Patrick Roelofs

Philosophy profs discuss Wolterstorff's book on liturgy by Garrett Strpko

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Chimes: November 9, 2018, Calvin College

A week after Tree of Life shooting, a GR synagogue worships "in memory and in defiance" by Juliana Knot

Student activity around elections reflects investment by Michelle Hofman & Madalyn Buursma

Board of Trustees votes to allow alcohol sales in Prince Conference Center by Juliana Knot

Calvin students reflect on award winning short film by Joshua Polanski

Panelists discuss Christian and Muslim relations in 2018 by Michal Rubingh

Men's basketball looks to improve by Ellington Smith

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Chimes: November 2, 2018, Calvin College

"Red Dead Redemption II" forces players to survive Wild West by Garrett Strpko

"Foodietravelours": Esther Ryou, senior, starts food marketing business by Sam Ballast

Former Dutch politician calls for US and EU cooperation by Jose M. Hernandez

Sir Sly and Joywave bring personal, theatrical energy to CFAC stage by Garrett Strpko

Knights defeat Hornets in first round of MIAA tournament by Jose M. Hernandez

Calvin College Alumni Choir allows grads to sing with a national reputation by Madalyn Buursma

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Chimes: October 26, 2018, Calvin College

Calvin Crushes: an online space for compliments, romance by Annette Espinoza

Molly Shanahan and Mad Shak address issues of physical identity by Michal Rubingh

Bee-ware of your surroundings by Sam Ballast

Food Recovery Network hosts panel with nonprofits about food insecurity by Michal Rubingh

CAS Department renamed to Department of Communication by Ellington Smith

Career coach starts fashion business by Annette Espinoza

DIII hockey team experiences early success by Patrick Roelofs

Student wins 2nd place in the Long Term Ecological Research Poster Fair by Bernard Boadu

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Chimes: October 19, 2018, Calvin College

AHANA retention increases at Calvin by Annette Espinoza

Local bishop discusses martyred saint by Joshua Polanski

Restorative Justice Conference continues conversation about justice practices by Michelle Merritt

Handling of sexual misconduct strives to balance safety, support with conduct code by Annette Espinoza

Wild and Scenic Film Festival showcased humanity's ties with nature by Garrett Strpko

Calvin hosts Midwest Invitational volleyball tournament, loses first match of season by Ellinfton Smith

John Calvin University by Juliana Knot

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Chimes: October 12, 2018, Calvin College

Academic division implements college-wide strategies to balance budget by Garrett Strpko

Planning for Festival 2020 well underway despite director's departure by Michelle Hofman

Religion dept. offers limited reformed class selection by Juliana Knot

Health services offers women's health as part of primary care by Juliana Knot

Dining services jobs for students see high turnovers due to stress, moving on Jose M. Hernandez

Nachle: three student associations unite for multicultural dance party by Sam Ballast

Film review: Eighth Grade makes tween awkwardness funny, sweet by Conner Veenstra

Volleyball defeats Albion by Patrick Roelofs

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Chimes: October 5, 2018, Calvin College

Calvin admin. lays groundwork for university by Michelle Hofman

UnLearn Week 2018 sets out to inspire cultural awareness by Annette Espinoza

Search for new VP of enrollment underway by Michelle Hofman

Revamped homecoming welcomes alumni by Annette Espinoza

Calvin band Mannhattan signs to record label by Garette Skpro

Women's soccer kicks off conference play with win by Jose M. Harnandez

Chinese Student Association defining its role at Calvin by Madalyn Buursma

Calvin grad critically appraises evangelical pro-life movement by Joshua Polanski

LOFT donations increase, after eight months of Venmo by Bernard Boadu

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Dialogue, Staff and writers of Dialogue


Vol. 51, no. 1 (Fall 2018)

Prose
10 Favoritism murmured some - Juliana Knot; 16 House Show (Spring 2017) - Daniel Howard Hickey; 18 Hessel - Patrick Jonker; 32 A Eulogy for an Automobile - Garrett Strpko; 44 Like Gravity, Like Breath - J. Andrew Gilbert; 52 Narrow Shadows - Abby Jonker

Visual Art
12 Breast Mug - Jamie Whitten; 14 Winter Camellia - Grace Yang; 21 Season of Hope - David A.Jones; 22 Papillon 001 - Madeleine Wiering; 23 Papillon 002 - Madeleine Wiering; 24 Bitter Rebellion - Gracie Smith; 30 Pulled - Grace Einfeld; 37 Mama Afrika - Mayva Elizabeth Anyango; 38 The Bitter End - Avery Gill; 41 Mae Alese - Jensine Owens; 42 Punalu'u - Addie Winkelman; 47 ...

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Chimes: September 28, 2018, Calvin College

Day 10 Report shows drop in enrollment by Michelle Hofman

Calvin Theater Company embraces dramatic work for 2018-2019 season by Garrett Strpko

Planting events at Ecosystem Preserve prep for spring bloom by Yolanda Chow

"Patsy's Place": unrest over reduced cafe hours on east side of campus by Annette Espinoza

First Ever Computing & Computing Fair in September by Bernard Boadu

College Democrats, Republicans bridge gap in a polarized world by Madalyn Buursma

Calvin students attend interfaith dinner and discussion in Holland by Joshua Polanski

Men's, women's soccer both lose to University of Chicago by Jose Hernandez

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Chimes: September 21, 2018, Calvin College

Budget troubles force cuts in faculty pay and benefits, student services by Jose Miguel Hernandez

January Series announces next speaker lineup by Sam Ballast

Center Art Gallery makes space for Mars by Ellington Smith

Campus Safety collected $44,000 in ticket fines in 2017-18 by Juliana Knot

Preacher Lawson takes us to church by Mimi Mutesa

SAO shows Solo: a not-so Star Wars story by Joshua Polanski

Women's volleyball, men's soccer stay undefeated by Patrick Roe

Chapter of PERIOD opens at Calvin by Madalyn Buursma

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Chimes: September 14, 2018, Calvin College

Library cafe plans make 'latte' progress by Sam Ballast

Calvin hires across 13 departments by Yolanda Chow

Bunker Interpretive Center & Nature Preserve going through major upgrades by Josh M. Hernandez

Calvin Prison Initiative serves, grows by Ellington Smith

"KHv-Far' snags 'far-out" win at 50th annual Chaos Night by Annette Espinoza

John Mark MacMillian tours at Calvin by Mimi Mutesa

Calvin Dining Staff debuts new software by Bernard Boadu

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Chimes: August 31, 2018, Calvin College

Welcome Class of 2022: On behalf of the Chimes Staff by Juliana Knot

Fall SAO event preview by Joshua Polanski

Editorial: Why you should pick up Chimes by Michelle Hofman

A short guide to all things Calvin

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Chimes: May 4, 2018, Calvin College

Aguilar wins senate election by Alejandra Crevier & Emily Stroble

Prof denied tenure by board by Gwyneth Findlay

Plans brew for new coffee shop in Heckman Library by Alejandra Crevier

New history prof ushers in digital humanities program by Dana Drosdick

SPIN bike rental initiative pedals to a smooth start by Molly Bruns

Changes to ecosystem preserve slated for summer by David Fitch

Student activities office celebrates 25th anniversary by Brandon Schreur

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Chimes: April 27, 2018, Calvin College

Calvin profs plan seminar to look 'Beyond Stewardship' by David Fitch

Survey tracks recent changes in sexual assault rates at Calvin by Yolanda Chow

Faculty senate approves altered professor pay scale by Yolanda Chow

Application-based process introduced for senate VPs by Morgan Anderson

'Sense and Sensibility': A story of love and forgiveness by Janelle Conti

SAO's year-end Phoebe Bridgers concert intimate, moving by Joshua Polanski

CRC population decline correlates with Calvin'0s shrinking enrollment by Nathan Stripp

Retiring English prof pairs statistical analysis and language by Hannah Butler

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Chimes: April 20, 2018, Calvin College

McKibben speaks on climate change at FFW by Yolanda Chow

Revised vision statement reflects community feedback by Josh Parks

Gender-neutral bathroom plan implemented by Samantha Ballast

Students host Calvin's first dance marathon by Dana Drosdick

BANFF Mountains Film Festival climbs into the CFAC by Blake Staat

Raw emotions by Calvin Yurko

Co-founder of AJS presents on efforts to end police corruption in Honduras by Ben Demaso

We should value Calvin's diverse student leadership by Dana Drosdick

Let's talk about the F-word: fundamentalism by Connor Veenstra

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Chimes: April 13, 2018, Calvin College

Calvin students explore other religious traditions by Molly Bruns

Q&A with Manato Jansen by Dana Drosdick

Venezuelan filmmaker brings new life 'La Familia' to GR by Brandon Schreur

Young Oceans makes waves in the Calvin Chapel by Daniel Hickey

Festival authors: A history of conversation by Michelle Hofman

Aquinas chaplain, professors reflect on pope's first five years by Ben Demaso

Aslan in the name of Tash by Emily Stroble

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Chimes: April 6, 2018, Calvin College

GFR pastors discuss concealed carry in churches by Juliana Knot

Business department launches new majors, entrepreneurship minor by Yolanda Chow

Madcap pops up at Festival of Faith & Writing by Michelle Hofman

Summer tuition drops by Samantha Ballast

Women's soccer coach replacement hired by Isabella Ebbert

LDS members, Calvin students connect over pizza and conversation at interfaith dinner by Juliana Knot

CS clubs to cook up Raspberry Pis in upcoming tutorial event by David Fitch

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Chimes: March 9, 2018, Calvin College

New honors program approved by Alejandra Crevier

Calvin notified of CMU shooting by campus safety by Michelle Hofman

Residence life introduces additional open house hours by Samantha Ballast

Dining halls reduce hours, offer new to-go boxes by Yolanda Chow

High schoolers hold walkout in honor of Parkland shooting victims by Peter Ford

Greta Gerwig's 'Lady Bird' takes flight in the CFAC by Brandon Schreur

Geology student shoots for the moon and lands NASA internship by Dana Drosdick

Iguana finds home on campus by Melissa Sorrentino

Calvin tests Google-powered remote learning by Joshua Polanski

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Chimes: March 2, 2018, Calvin College

Draft vision statement earns student approval by Josh Parks

Calvin give bike sharing another 'SPIN' by Molly Bruns

CRC director, other evangelical leaders sign pro-immigration letter to Trump, Congress by Yolanda Chow

Speech pathology department awarded fall prevention grant by Emily Stroble

Making an IMPACT: orientation for minority students by Samantha Ballast

Men's and women's swimming & diving claim MIAA championships by Purun Yeo

Space for rest by Peter Ford

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Dialogue, Staff and writers of Dialogue

Writing
6 As(k)1boyas1 - Peter Wagenmaker; 9 The Refinement of the Jedi - Derrick Kamp; 14 When it rains the sky speaks with the trees - Patrick Jonker; 17 Mary had a Little Lamb - Yolanda Chow; 22 Applesauce Peter Wagenmaker; 25 Mencolek - Lauren Moose; 29 Stigmata- Emily Joy Stroble; 35 Steadfast - Alexandra Johnson; 39 Sun and thunder - Patrick Jonker; 44 Lunar Cycle - Connor Bechler; 47 If Truth is a Vice, Then We are Humanity - Ethan Hohn; 52 Bacchanalia - Maia Madrid; 55 for Cutie, Track 10 - Molly J. Vander Werp


Film
Une Carte Postale de Grenoble - Hannah Kaylor; Unscripted - Nathan Meyer and Julia Verstraete; Quelques Livres Autour de Calvin - Annake VandeBrake; The Documentary Stephen Ng; An Etymologist's Dream - Anna Van De Griend

Music
Waking Tears Peter Wagenmaker; Dear You Madeleine Wiering; Na...

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Chimes: February 23, 2018, Calvin College

Paul Schrader returns to Christian Reformed roots by Emily Joy Stroble

'Black panther' celebrates African culture and sparks discourse by Alejandra Crevier

Book 'XHIBITION' marks the spot by Samantha Ballast

Festival of Faith and Writing holds weekly author previews by Molly Bruns

Calvin alumnus Paul Schrader premiers 'First Reformed' in GR by Brandon Schreur

Valerie June plays concert on Valentine's Day by Daniel Hickey

Korean students comment on Olympics by Purun Yeo

Prof reflects on crusade conversion by Juliana Knot

Calvin seniors, staff pitch ideas at GR Startup Weekend 2018 by Molly Bruns

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Chimes: February 16, 2018, Calvin College

Draft statement envisions Calvin as university by Josh Parks

Moody faces financial investigation by Luke Enders

Former FIDC director shares behind-the-scenes perspective by Dana Drosdick

Calvin couples talk love, careers and compromise by Dana Drosdick

GR poetry competition celebrates 50 years by Morgan Anderson

Gospel choir performs adaptation of sermons by Rae Gernant

Making the world a smaller place: Off-Capus Programs by Madalyn Buursma

'The Amish project' cast performs first-ever CTC encore by Brandon Schreur

Barna study raises questions about Gen Z's role in church

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Chimes: February 9, 2018, Calvin College

Staff, students speak on Nassar scandal by Isabella Ebbert

Students collect cans for care fund by Emily Stroble

Ethnic Heritage Festival returns by Morgan Anderson

Calvin students compete in 36 Hour Challenge film festival by Brandon Schreur

Hope defeats Calvin in rivalry basketball game by Juliana Knot

Faith inspires protests in Women's, pro-life marches by Alejandra Crevier

Professors tag team rare disease research, start interim course by David Fitch

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Law and Religion in Alliance: Guido De Bres and the Restriction of Religious Liberty, Antoine Theron, CalvinTheological Seminary

This study investigates why the Dutch reformer Guido De Bres believed that the law should restrict religious liberty. In other words, why did De Bres believe that political rulers should not tolerate religious liberty? The answer developed in this dissertation is that De Bres’s restrictive view of religious liberty was largely the result of his vision of an alliance between law and religion. De Bres’s vision of an alliance between law and religion was his theological response to the acute challenge of his concrete historical (political, social) context. De Bres’s vision offered a solution to the desperate plight of the Reformed in their political context in the Netherlands: an alliance between the Dutch Reformed churches and the Dutch nobles would protect the Reformed believers against the intense persecution by royal Catholicism. However, the theological and practical dimensions of D...

The Idea of the Fall of the Devil in the Theology of St. Anselm of Canterbury, Hannah Gritter, Calvin University
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The Metaphysics of the Eudaimonological Argument., James H. Joiner, CalvinTheological Seminary

This work gives attention to a trajectory that attempts to chart a course from the human quest for happiness and ultimately arrives at a transcendent, universal terminus or summum bonum as the natural end of this quest. This trajectory of ascent has given rise to a specific kind of project in natural theology; namely, the Eudaimonological Argument. Herein I set out to defend the analysis and development of the thought of Thomas Aquinas on this ascent by the 20th century Neoscholastic, Réginald Garrigou-Lagrange (1877–1964). The central thesis contends that Garrigou’s Eudaimonological Argument represents a viable project in natural theology within the Thomist tradition when properly understood in light of its underlying metaphysical principles, specifically formal and final causality. To support this contention, attention is first given to Augustine’s account of happiness and its poten...

The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard., Elena van Stee, Calvin University
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