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Academics
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 80+ disciplines. A vibrant Christian mission. $50 million in new campus construction. A 2014 Division III national championship. 95% 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 2014 NCAA Division III National Championship women’s volleyball team.

Faculty

Most faculty who teach IDS courses are listed under the department of their home discipline (within the divisions of arts and humanities, natural and applied sciences, or social sciences).

Director of Interdisciplinary Studies

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Dr. Curtis Gruenler
Professor of English and Director of General Education and IDS
Work616.395.7996
gruenler@hope.edu
Lubbers Hall-Room 304 126 East 10th Street Holland, MI 49423-3516

Director of First Year Seminar Program

Dr. Ryan White
Director of Academic Advising and First Year Seminars
Work616.395.7760
white@hope.edu
DeWitt Floor 1 141 East 12th Street Holland, MI 49423-3698

Director of Senior Seminar Program

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Dr. Jonathan Hagood
Associate Professor of History and Director of Senior Seminar
Work616.395.7631
hagood@hope.edu
Lubbers Hall-Room 326 126 East 10th Street Holland, MI 49423-3516

Faculty

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Dr. Thomas Arendshorst
Work616.395.7555
arendshorst@hope.edu
VanZoeren Hall 41 Graves Place Holland, MI 49423
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Christopher Bohle
Associate Director of Student Life
Work616.395.7801
bohle@hope.edu
115 East 12th Street - Office 107 E Holland, MI 49423-3607
Eva Folkert
Lecturer/IDS
Work616.395.7070
folkert@hope.edu
DeVos Fieldhouse 222 Fairbanks Avenue Holland, MI 49423-3735

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Ministry Minor Mentor Orientation

21 Aug

Orientation for people who have agreed to a two committment to mentor a student minoring in Ministry at Hope College.

Ministry Minor Mentor Orientation

Date: Monday, August 21
Location: A. Paul Schaap Science Center

Ministry Minor Mentor Orientation 7:00 pm - A. Paul Schaap Science Center, 1116

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15 Aug

Hope Establishes Program in Professional Tennis Management

Hope College has become one of only eight colleges and universities in the nation to offer Professional Tennis Management (PTM) certification, providing students with access to a career path with nearly 100-percent placement for new graduates.

Hope Establishes Program in Professional Tennis Management

Hope CollegeInterdisciplinary Studies

Lubbers HallRoom 304Holland, MI 49423

gruenler@hope.edu