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Apr 6, 2026

Dordt to host "Dordt Writes" event with faculty authors

ý will host “Dordt Writes,” a faculty panel and open house showcasing recently published books and the ideas behind them.

ý will host “Dordt Writes,” a panel discussion and open house highlighting faculty members who have recently published books, on Friday, April 24 at 3:30 p.m. in the Eckardt Lounge.

The event will feature Dordt professors sharing insights from their recent publications, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the writing process, the ideas that shaped their work, and how their scholarship connects to teaching and faith.

Faculty participants include:

  • Professor of Education Dr. Dave Mulder, author of and
  • Professor of Education Dr. Kathleen VanTol, author of
  • Dean of Chapel Rev. Dr. Justin Bailey, author of
  • Professor of Communication Dr. Michael Kearney, author of
  • Professor of English Howard Schaap, author of

The event will begin with a panel conversation, followed by an open house-style reception where attendees can meet the authors, ask questions, and learn more about their work.

“Dordt Writes” highlights the university’s commitment to Christian scholarship and the ongoing work of faculty who are contributing thoughtfully to conversations in their respective fields.

The event is free and open to the public.


About ý

As an institution of higher education committed to the Reformed Christian perspective, ý equips students, faculty, alumni, and the broader community to work toward Christ-centered renewal in all aspects of contemporary life. Located in Sioux Center, Iowa, Dordt is a comprehensive university named to the best college lists by U.S. News and World Report, the Wall Street Journal, Times Higher Education, Forbes.com, Washington Monthly, and Princeton Review.


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