The seminary is conveniently located in the city of Grand Rapids, the second largest city in Michigan. Grand Rapids is clean, safe, and offers a small-town atmosphere with a high quality of life. The cost of living is low, especially when compared to larger cities, thereby attracting younger families. The average age of a Grand Rapids resident is thirty-two. The interaction between students and faculty is warm, intimate, engaging, and rewarding.
Special attention is given to limiting class size for maximum interaction for a quality education.
Calvin Theological Seminary offers programs of study that meet the needs of the church and ministry. The six programs of study are designed to be demanding, thorough, and excellent. There are no shortcuts to proper preparation, and Calvin values a strong theological education. Graduates of Calvin find that the work they have done at Calvin is foundational, instructive, and invaluable for the tremendous demands of their vocation and ministries. The student body at Calvin is made up of men and women from all around the world.