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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.

Interdisciplinary Studies

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
Work616.395.7996
gruenler@hope.edu
Lubbers Hall-Room 304 126 East 10th Street Holland, MI 49423-3516

Director of First Year Seminar Program

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Dr. Ryan White
Director of Academic Advising and First Year Seminars
Work616.395.7840
white@hope.edu
DeWitt Floor 1 141 East 12th Street Holland, MI 49423-3698

Director of Senior Seminar Program

Dr. Matt DeJongh
Professor of Computer Science and Department Chair
Work616.395.7429
dejongh@hope.edu
VanderWerf Hall - Room 229 27 Graves Place Holland, MI 49423-3617

Faculty

Dr. Tom Arendshorst
Lecturer/IDSarendshorst@hope.edu
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Christopher Bohle
Associate Director of Student Life
Work616.395.7801
bohle@hope.edu
Bultman Student Center 115 East 12th Street - Office 107 E Holland, MI 49423-3607
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Eva Dean Folkert
Director of Communication Services
Work616.395.7860
folkert@hope.edu
100 East 8th Street Holland, MI 49423

Hope CollegeInterdisciplinary Studies

Lubbers HallRoom 304Holland, MI 49423

gruenler@hope.edu