Calvin University

Theological posture

Reformed heritage

Reformed or Presbyterian identity or denominational ties, but faculty subscription to a confession was not documented in the sources reviewed, or the school's positions are broader or publicly contested. Read each entry's points to weigh.

Doctrinal basis. Faculty and trustees sign the Covenant for Faculty Members, affirming the Belgic Confession, Heidelberg Catechism and Canons of Dort (Calvin Chimes).

Points to weigh

• A number of faculty have filed gravamina (formal disagreements) over the CRC's confessional position on sexuality; in 2024 the CRC's Synod told Calvin's board to align its processes with the denomination's (Religion News Service; Calvin Chimes).
• In 2009 the board restricted faculty advocacy on homosexuality, and the faculty senate voted to ask for its withdrawal (Wikipedia).
• In 2023 R. Scott Clark warned parents about Calvin, citing sanctioned LGBTQ student groups (Heidelblog).
• Calvin's current policy states that sexual relations belong in marriage between a man and a woman (Wikipedia).

Classification and points to weigh are reformededucation.org's judgments from the sources listed below. They describe and do not endorse; confirm current details with the institution.