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An Application-Based Summer Seminar Directed by Andrew Root
August 3 - 8, 2025
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Grants
Apply for Grants
Apply for the Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grants Program to support and enhance Christian worship practices. We encourage proposals on universal design, cultural engagement, preaching, baptism, the Lord’s Supper, and more. Two grant streams are available.
Learn MoreAll Grants Awarded
Explore all grants awarded since the program launched in 2000, with funds provided by Lilly Endowment Inc.
Info for Current Recipients
Explore detailed guidelines and support resources to help you manage your grant effectively.
Teacher-Scholar Grants
Apply for the Teacher Scholar Grant to support innovative research and teaching in Christian worship. Proposals from educators and scholars are welcome.
Worshiping Communities Grants
Apply for the Worshiping Communities Grant to support and enhance worship practices within your community. Proposals for diverse and innovative worship initiatives are welcome.
Teacher-Scholar Grants
Apply for the Teacher Scholar Grant to support innovative research and teaching in Christian worship. Proposals from educators and scholars are welcome.
Worshiping Communities Grants
Apply for the Worshiping Communities Grant to support and enhance worship practices within your community. Proposals for diverse and innovative worship initiatives are welcome.
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Events
Events
Join us for our Symposium on Worship and Summer Seminars. Engage in inspiring sessions, workshops, and intensive seminars to deepen your understanding and practice of Christian worship.
Learn MoreCalendar of Events
Consider joining an upcoming event we sponsor or support. An archive is also available for reference.
Dwelling in the Psalms
You are invited to join the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship in a year of dwelling in the Psalms—the prayerbook and songbook of the Bible.
Ministry in a Secular Age
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About
About
The Calvin Institute of Christian Worship at Calvin University and Calvin Theological Seminary advances Christian worship through resources, events, and grants. Since 1997, we have partnered with congregations and organizations to fulfill our mission.
Learn MoreMission
We promote the study and renewal of Christian worship through partnerships at Calvin University and Calvin Theological Seminary.
What We Do
We partner with congregations and organizations, focusing on resources, events, and grants.
Diversity and Inclusion
We promote worship practices that celebrate diversity and foster inclusion in all communities.
Partners
Discover our generous funding partners who make our programs possible through their support and grants.
Staff Directory
Find contact information and profiles for CICW staff across all programs.
Learn at Calvin
Learn about MLC
A program for first- and second-year Calvin University students exploring how their interests intersect with the church.
MLC Leadership Staff
Meet the Ministry Leadership Cohort staff.
MLC Peer Leaders
Meet the Ministry Leadership Cohort peer leaders.
Calvin University and Calvin Theological Seminary offer many options for learners and students of all ages and contexts.
Contact Us
Get in touch with us for inquiries, support, or more information about our programs and services.
Staff Directory
Find contact information and profiles for CICW staff across all programs.
Learn at Calvin
Learn about MLC
A program for first- and second-year Calvin University students exploring how their interests intersect with the church.
MLC Leadership Staff
Meet the Ministry Leadership Cohort staff.
MLC Peer Leaders
Meet the Ministry Leadership Cohort peer leaders.
Calvin University and Calvin Theological Seminary offer many options for learners and students of all ages and contexts.
Contact Us
Get in touch with us for inquiries, support, or more information about our programs and services.
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