Read. Wrestle. Discern.
Read and discuss the great works that have shaped Christian thought and the Western tradition alongside a community of like-minded students. Ask big questions, sharpen your thinking, and grow in wisdom through conversation, faith, and shared learning.
Who Can Apply?
- Those entering ÐßÐßÊÓƵ as a first‑year student in Fall 2027
- Students from any major who are eager to engage in deep works that transform thought and perspective
- Thinkers who like to discuss, reason, and are eager to grow
Learn more about Cohorts at ÐßÐßÊÓƵ
If you are starting ÐßÐßÊÓƵ after 2027, please send us your information (see form below) and we’ll invite you to apply when the application is open to you. Email cohorts@calvin.edu with questions.
Why Join Great Books Fellows?
Wrestle with timeless texts
Join a vibrant discussion community
Strengthen your academic foundation
Courses and Travel
You'll take classes with your cohort in religion, history, philosophy, and English centered around literature and ancient texts from around the globe.
Stay tuned to learn more about trips for Great Books Fellows! Potential trips include:
- Literature of Faith: On Pilgrimage with Dante
- New England Saints
Visit Us
Are you planning a visit to ÐßÐßÊÓƵ? Ask your admissions counselor to schedule a meeting with a Cohorts representative during your visit. We'd love to meet you and answer your questions!
Cohort Application Deadlines and Interviews
Application
August 1: Applications Open
Apply to ÐßÐßÊÓƵ and to Cohorts. You can apply to more than one cohort, but you can only participate in one.
January 15: Cohort Application Deadline
Application deadline for Cohorts and Honors Scholars.
Interview invites sent late January.
Interviews
February: Interviews
Cohort interviews:
- February 20–25, virtual
- February 27, in person at ÐßÐßÊÓƵ Discovery Day
March: Cohort Offers Sent
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