Laura VanderWoude receives 2024 Elementary Education Award
Laura Vanderwoude (CU’ 2018), has recently won the Elementary Educator award for 2024 from the Missouri American String Teachers Association. Laura graduated from Calvary University with a Bachelor of Science in Music Education: Instrumental, with an emphasis in...
Carolyn Asher’s Journey to Becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor
"Passing my Missouri Licensing Exam opened up a world of opportunity in my counseling career." In addition to earning her Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling from Calvary in 2023, Carolyn Asher recently passed her Missouri Licensing Examination (NCE)—making her the...
What are the issues behind the conflict in Israel?
What are the issues behind the conflict in Israel? October 7, 2023: Hamas invaded Israel. Why? What did Hamas hope to gain? What are the causes of the conflict between not just Hamas and Israel but much of the Arab world and Israel? Calvary University’s Dr. Mike...
Paul Wright’s The Hand at the Helm: A Guidebook for Seminary Board members
"This book meets a definite need for theological education in Latin America." Paul Wright is a missionary, an educator, and a recent contributor to a book that he hopes will make a far-reaching impact on theological education in Latin America. The title of the book,...
Should Evangelicals Stay Out of Politics?
Should Evangelicals Stay Out of Politics? An “evangelical” is a “good news proclaimer”! It’s a perfectly good word to describe those who take the Bible seriously and desire to “proclaim the good news” of Jesus Christ. But, in recent times, it has become...
Should evangelicals stop converting people?
Should evangelicals stop converting people? Does everyone need to be converted to Christianity? Evangelicals say yes. It’s called “Conversionism”: the belief that lives need to be transformed thorough a “born-again” experience through faith in Jesus Christ. But not...
Calvary ranked in top 3% of Christian colleges and universities according to Christian Higher Education: An Empirical Guide.
Christian Higher Education: An Empirical Guide (2023) explores the question of how to find a university that truly aligns with its Christian identity, providing a helpful evaluation guide that students and their parents can use in their decision-making process....
Why do evangelicals believe the Bible is true?
Why do evangelicals believe the Bible is true? How do we know what is true? The National Association of Evangelicals claims that most evangelicals believe in “biblicism.” They have a high regard for and obedience to the Bible as the ultimate authority. Where do...
Marissa Hitt: Artist, Entrepreneur, and Business Student
"As soon as I could pick up a paint brush, I started painting. I've been creative at heart ever since." Marissa Hitt is a young artist who has been grabbing the attention of Kansas City with her artwork since she was in kindergarten. She is the founder of her small...
Faculty Spotlight: Karen Hange Earns her Doctorate of Education in Teaching and Learning
Dr. Karen Hange is a passionate academic instructor determined to improve online and in-class learning experiences for students at Calvary University. As Program Director of Elementary Education, she recently earned her Doctorate of Education in Teaching and Learning...