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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 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.

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).

Faculty

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Dr. Chad Carlson
Interdisciplinary StudiesProfessor of Kinesiology/Director of General Education
Work616.395.7057
ccarlson@hope.edu
DeVos Fieldhouse 222 Fairbanks Avenue Holland, MI 49423
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Susan Cherup
Interdisciplinary StudiesProfessor of Education
Work616.395.7736
cherup@hope.edu
VanZoeren Hall Room 282 41 Graves Place Holland, MI 49423-3617
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Dr. Matthew DeJongh
Interdisciplinary StudiesProfessor of Computer Science, Department Chair
Work616.395.7429
dejongh@hope.edu
VanderWerf Hall Room 229 27 Graves Place Holland, MI 49423-3617
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Dr. Kate Finley
Interdisciplinary StudiesAssistant Professor of Philosophy
Work616.395.7505
finley@hope.edu
Lubbers Hall Room 216 126 East 10th Street Holland, MI 49423
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Nicki Flinn-Culver
Interdisciplinary StudiesAssociate Professor of Dance
Work616.395.7622
flinn@hope.edu
Dow Center 168 East 13th Street Holland, MI 49423-3624
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Dr. Yooyeun Hwang
Interdisciplinary StudiesProfessor of Education
Work616.395.7894
hwang@hope.edu
VanZoeren Hall Room 285 41 Graves Place Holland, MI 49423-3617
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Dr. Deb Van Duinen
Interdisciplinary StudiesArnold and Esther Sonneveldt Professor of Education
Work616.395.7737
vanduinen@hope.edu
VanZoeren Hall Room 283 41 Graves Place Holland, MI 49423-3617

Staff

Sarah Escareno
Interdisciplinary StudiesAssistant Registrar for Student Support and Retention
Work616.395.7760
escareno@hope.edu
DeWitt Student Cultural Center Floor 1 141 East 12th Street Holland, MI 49423
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Dr. Ryan White
Interdisciplinary StudiesAssc Dean for Acad Adv & App Learn
Work616.395.7950
white@hope.edu
DeWitt Student Cultural Center 141 East 12th Street Suite 136 Holland, MI 49423

Hope CollegeInterdisciplinary Studies

DeVos FieldhouseHolland, MI 49423

ccarlson@hope.edu