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Grounded in a general liberal arts education, Hope College offers specialized study in more than 90 majors, minors and pre-professional programs.
Admissions
Flourishing programs in 90+ disciplines. A vibrant Christian mission. $50 million in new campus construction. Championship athletics. 94% placement within 6 months of graduation. There’s never been a better time to consider Hope College.
Research
Research abounds at Hope. Our students and faculty carry out high-quality research projects that are challenging, meaningful and contribute to exciting new knowledge in a broad range of disciplines.
Arts
At Hope College, award-winning student performances share the stage with nationally known writers, musicians, performers and artists.
Campus Life
The Hope College campus is a place to come alive. We have hundreds of student organizations, groups and events you can plug into, serve with, play in, root for and grow with.
Athletics
As a member of the MIAA and NCAA Division III associations, Hope College sponsors 22 varsity sports for men and women. The college is home to the 2022 NCAA Division III National Championship women’s basketball team.

History Department

Colloquium Series

Faculty, guests and students support a lively process of research and exchange of ideas that makes history a vibrant discipline. This series features several such speakers each semester.

SPRING 2025 Schedule

Arts and Humanities Professorial Lecture

“‘And Jesus Wept’: The Making of Christ’s Holy Tear through Legend, Art, and Song”

Dr. Anne Heath, Department of Art and Art History
Wednesday, January 29
3:30–4:30 p.m., Graves Winants Auditorium

Summer Student Research Project with Dr. Gloria Tseng and Nick Walker

“The Atayal of Taiwan: Discovering a People’s Arduous Road to Dignity and Citizenship”

Wednesday, February 19
4:30 p.m., Martha Miller Fried-Hemenway Auditorium

Women’s and Gender Studies Lecture

Beth Allison Barr
Tuesday, April 1
More details to follow

19th Century Dutch America with Michael Douma

“The Slow Death of Slavery in Dutch New York”

Sponsored by the Holland Museum
Thursday, April 3
7 p.m., Graves Winants Auditorium

Hope CollegeHistory Department

Lubbers Hall126 East 10th StreetRoom 338Holland, MI 49423

workP. 616.395.7620

history@hope.edu