Diversity at Dordt

Vision for Racial and Ethnic Diversity

“Dordt University aspires to be a diverse, covenant community created by the Father, identified in Jesus Christ, united by the Holy Spirit, and equipped for kingdom service.”

Genesis 1:24-28; Acts 17:24-28; Colossians 1:15-19

We affirm that from the beginning, God ordered diversity within his creational structure, which He declared as very good. God creates all people, male and female, in his image and by his design; therefore, every person possesses inherent value. For this reason, we acknowledge and celebrate the diversity we witness in all that God has made.

Galatians 3:26-29; Romans 10:12; I Corinthians 12:13; Ephesians 4:15

We profess that our identity is found first and foremost in Jesus Christ. While we also belong to various culture-sharing groups, all other affiliations are secondary to our identity under the Lordship of Christ, which brings us into covenant unity with him and his people. Tragically, God’s divinely ordained diversity is all too frequently and sinfully used to devalue people based upon racial and ethnic differences, rather than being used biblically to celebrate the value of the created diversity and common unity that is found in image bearers of Christ.

Ephesians 2:14-18; John 16:1-15; Acts 1:8; Romans 8:22-27

We desire to live in the unity, peace, and reconciliation obtained by the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and applied by the Holy Spirit. By the Spirit’s leading and empowering we lament and stand against discrimination, segregation, bigotry, and oppression. By the transformative and healing work of the Spirit, we instead strive to live in peace, unity, understanding, humility, and harmony with all people.

Micah 6:8; Revelation 7:9-10; Mark 12:30-31; Acts 2:17-18; Philippians 2:1-4; Galatians 3:26-29

We yearn for the final fulfillment of the kingdom of God where people of every tongue, tribe, and nation will gather united in worship to our triune God. This vision of the new heaven and new earth compels us to seek the same unity in the here and now. Therefore, we strive to develop the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to love our neighbors as ourselves, manifesting the love of Christ to those around us. We will equip students, alumni, and the broader community to work effectively toward Christ-centered renewal in all aspects of contemporary life.

Learn more about the Vision for Ethnic and Racial Diversity

Read more about Dordt's vision for diversity published in an issue of the Voice of Dordt University, our alumni and friends magazine.

A distinctly Dordt vision

Faculty, staff, and students craft a biblically based vision for what racial and ethnic diversity might look like on Dordt's campus.

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Multicultural Leadership Program

The Multicultural Leadership Program (MLP) invites students into a two-year cohort experience to offer participants community, support, personal and spiritual formation, and leadership skills.

The goal of the MLP is to cultivate healthy leaders who walk with Christ, practice self-awareness, can relate to different people groups, work with excellence, and whose leadership will result in a harvest of transformative kingdom impact in the world.

32 Countries represented at Dordt (5 year average)

17% U.S. Ethnic Minorities

13% International students

The MLP meets once a week during the school year. In addition, the members of the program participate in planning and hosting on and off-campus events to help students experience a variety of diverse cultures such as Christmas around the World - a space for students to enjoy each others traditional holiday activities and foods.

Members of the Multicultural Leadership Program are eligible to receive program-specific scholarships through their participation.

"With MLP, I feel like I truly belong. The structure of the program has helped me reflect deeply on who I am, what I am called to do, and who I am called to serve. This has allowed me to better understand and embrace my true mission in the kingdom of God.”

- Bitanyia Wolde ('25), former Multicultural Leadership Program member

Student Stories

Nia Boentoro found her voice at Dordt and used it faithfully — showing what it looks like to live your faith through advocacy and justice.

Nia Boentoro

Abigail Maldonado connected to purposeful community at Dordt — a place where she belonged, was seen, and was shaped to live her faith.

Abigail Maldonado

Enock Rop is grateful God sent him to a Christian college. At Dordt, he connected to community and found opportunities he never imagined.

Enock Rop

Sharon Ige is doing all God created her to do — bridging global healthcare gaps. Dordt gave her practical wisdom and faith to serve across borders.

Sharon Ige

Anthony Rodriguez Klinzing grew as a baseball player and a person at Dordt. His story is about joyful faith through curveballs — literal and spiritual.

Anthony Rodriguez Klinzing

Gabriel Garcia traveled from Honduras to Dordt and turned actuarial opportunity into success — doing all God created him to do with faith.

Gabriel Garcia

Yovica Alethia went from art student to assistant curator of Dordt's collection — becoming who God created her to be through creative, purposeful work.

Yovica Alethia

A picture of a baseball player pitching the ball — Striking Out a 50-Year Baseball Record
Gyeongju Kim

Gyeongju Kim broke a 50-year baseball record at Dordt. His story shows joyful faith and doing all God created him to do on and off the mound.

Gyeongju Kim

A picture of Kyle — Creation and Collaboration
Kyle Fosse

Kyle Fosse came to Dordt from Africa — his first time out of the continent. Purposeful community and creation helped him become who God made him to be.

Kyle Fosse

A picture of a women holding a clapperboard — Community, Opportunity, and Confidence
Ellen Inggrid Dengah

Ellen Inggrid Dengah overcame language barriers at Dordt and found community, opportunity, and confidence — becoming who God created her to be.

Ellen Inggrid Dengah

Jose Benitez connected with students from around the world at Dordt — choosing people over profits and finding purposeful community rooted in faith.

Jose Benitez

A picture of Calvin — Tools to Teach
Calvin Wunderink

Dordt gave Calvin Wunderink the tools and experiences to become a competent teacher — practical wisdom to do all God created him to do in education.

Calvin Wunderink

A man in a black hoodie and green jacket stands in the snow holding up a picture — Seek God and Serve Others
Youbin Lee

Youbin Lee overcame his fear of not fitting in at Dordt — finding a faith community that helped him seek God and serve others every single day.

Youbin Lee

Questions?

If you have any questions about the Multicultural Leadership Program or other diversity programs at Dordt University, please contact our Director of Graduate Admissions, Evin Dickerson.

Evin Dickerson

Director of Graduate Admissions

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