Kielstra Center for Research and Grants
Vision
In keeping with the mission of Dordt University "to equip students, alumni, and the broader community to work toward Christ-centered renewal in all aspects of contemporary life," the Kielstra Center for Research and Grants seeks to provide faculty with expanded resources for innovative scholarly activities rooted in a deeply reformed Christian context. These activities prepare faculty for opportunities of discovery, teaching, learning, application, and integrated research.
Objectives
- Build a network of enthusiastic scholars and resource partners among Dordt University faculty, constituent stakeholders, and beyond.
- Establish structured undergraduate mentorship and apprenticeship opportunities that are directly linked to the university's curriculum.
- Foster continued excitement and cultivate a rigorous environment around research and scholarship within the university's curriculum.
- Prepare students for a lifetime of creative thinking via a research incubator.
- Expand the university's exploration of integral reformed thought and learning practices through faculty-led research projects.
- Provide faculty resources and training within the regional, national, and international community to engage in innovative research practices.
- Guide faculty, students, and alumni in the process of grant writing for scholarly projects
- Current Faculty Research
- Past Faculty Research: Annual Report & Dordt Digital Collections
- Current Undergraduate Research
- External Scholarly Recognitions
- Past Undergraduate Research
Pro Rege
Introduced in 1972, Pro Rege is a quarterly publication of the faculty of Dordt University.
The name is a Latin phrase meaning "for the King" and expresses the journal's purpose:
- To proclaim Christ's kingship over the sphere of education and scholarship;
- Explore topics relevant to Reformed Christian education;
- And to inform the Christian community regarding Dordt's continuing response to its educational task.
A complete archive of Pro Rege issues is available through Digital Collections @ Dordt. Use the blue "follow" button to be notified when new content is posted.
