--- title: Kyle Dieleman date: 2023-05-19T04:16:00-05:00 author: Sarah Moss canonical_url: "https://www.dordt.edu/people/kyle-dieleman" section: People --- [ View Directory](https://www.dordt.edu/academics/faculty-information) ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a81605a427d8e9104.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=25&h=25&f=webp&c=c828e9de&v=83aeb0969e0a3cbf96cadcbf688d2a48a53be0e6c002da86a5d5c27b4e0813ff) [Theology](https://www.dordt.edu/academics/faculty-information?department=theology) # Dr. Kyle Dieleman Associate Professor of Theology and History ![]() [712-722-6332](tel:712-722-6332) ![]() ![]() **Dr. Kyle Dieleman** serves as associate professor of theology and history at Dordt University. His research interests include church history and historical theology, particularly Reformation history, Calvin studies, and the history of the Reformed tradition in the Low Countries (Netherlands). He is the author of *[Navigating Reformed Identity in the Rural Dutch Republic: Communities, Beliefs, and Piety](https://www.aup.nl/en/book/9789463727624/navigating-reformed-identity-in-the-rural-dutch-republic)*as well as *The Battle for the Sabbath in the Dutch Reformation: Devotion or Desecration?* “I find a deeper knowledge of the Church and of other people to be a crucial part of learning to more fully love God and our neighbors,” he says. “Understanding the past can help us understand the long story of God's salvation for his people and can equip us to live faithfully in the world today.” He preaches regularly at area Christian Reformed (CRC) churches in Northwest Iowa. Dr. Dieleman serves as vice president for the [Calvin Studies Society](https://www.calvinstudiessociety.org/); he is also the USA representative for the UNESCO organization [Commission InternationalE d'Histoire et d'Etudes du Christianisme](http://www.cihec.org/). All people are created in the image of God, adds Dr. Dieleman, including those who lived long ago – thus, they are deserving of our love and care. “I see in the human experience, including in the Church, the fullness of human sin and brokenness, and, at the same time, the beauty of Christ’s redeeming work in the world. If my work can help students, scholars and broader audiences catch glimpses of stories within the overarching narrative of God, then glory to God.” He enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. Dr. Dieleman also loves to travel as well as to watch “all sorts of sports, especially the Iowa Hawkeyes.” Prior to teaching at Dordt, he served as a professor of history at [Trinity Christian College](https://www.trnty.edu/). **Education** - Ph.D., Religious Studies, the University of Iowa. - Master of Divinity, Calvin Theological Seminary. - B.A., Theology, Dordt University. *[LinkedIn profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-dieleman-b2730472/)* --- ## Articles by Kyle Dieleman [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/iat-reclaimingcolor.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=56&h=33&f=webp&c=60f49d6d&v=ebe30920b29146094fcfbf1d1c7988e99e33b5d659c1e096a13417536cf1af2c) Essays Aug 14, 2026 ### A Case for Color: Reclaiming Beauty in Reformed Worship By Kyle Dieleman What might reclaiming a place for beauty in worship stir in us about the glorious works of our Creator? Read More ](https://www.dordt.edu/in-all-things/a-case-for-color-reclaiming-beauty-in-reformed-worship) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/silhouette-church-against-sky-sunset.jpg?mode=crop&pos=0.6755-0.5625&w=56&h=33&f=webp&c=7ff2f9b9&v=19a1580bf566b8b2b36a67be842c1b4acddee9fab624cb64a2fe79d7baf1c932) Essays Apr 21, 2026 ### The Beauty of Diversity: A Fuller Vision for the Reformed Tradition By Kyle Dieleman How might celebrating the wide array of Christian expressions help us cultivate theological humility and foster a spirit of curiosity and hospitality? Read More ](https://www.dordt.edu/in-all-things/the-beauty-of-diversity-a-fuller-vision-for-the-reformed-tradition) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/iat-church-names.jpg?mode=crop&pos=0.4873-0.7921&w=56&h=33&f=webp&c=c01faa03&v=ccbc2d096f79c4fa241ddffeeac3bf4aaee51d664cf94d494457604e6cec394b) Interviews Sep 19, 2025 ### Naming the Church: Expressions of Belonging and Belief Through the Centuries By Kyle Dieleman and Jeremy Perigo and Sarah Moss Read More ](https://www.dordt.edu/in-all-things/naming-the-church-expressions-of-belonging-and-belief-through-the-centuries) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/59775.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=56&h=33&f=webp&c=787d7cb4&v=d185e0775f556ebc971147d5ae44112a39f1499c404a6ca4ecd13dcfb2fa29f5) Essays May 20, 2025 ### The Election of Pope Leo XIV: A Reformed Perspective By Kyle Dieleman How might the election of Pope Leo XIV challenge us to reframe our understanding of the Church’s global nature, recognizing that God’s work is unfolding in every corner of the world? Read More ](https://www.dordt.edu/in-all-things/the-election-of-pope-leo-xiv-a-reformed-perspective) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/iatpapacy-2.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=56&h=33&f=webp&c=26f24e5f&v=c5bcc064e58b8ff50b5025686aa23a95b618fd15154b8a0018974346c49f8e9d) Essays May 01, 2025 ### The Papacy After Pope Francis: A Reformed Perspective By Kyle Dieleman The death of Pope Francis challenges us to reflect on his ministry, a broader understanding of authority in the Church, and the Catholic Church's continuing role in God’s work. Read More ](https://www.dordt.edu/in-all-things/the-papacy-after-pope-francis-a-reformed-perspective) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/iatsabbathrest.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=56&h=33&f=webp&c=7d17ca96&v=5a34b171f252428f11bc7dde87197f21acfadd38f3f59b572ab1f11d7c642ea7) Essays Feb 07, 2025 ### Cultivating the Sabbath Today: Christian Insights on Rest, Work, and Worship By Kyle Dieleman What does Sabbath rest look like in today's world? While there's no set formula for how Sabbath rest must look, its purpose is clear: to embrace a rhythm of worship, renewal, and openness to God’s work, cultivating a practice that shapes the rest of our lives. Read More ](https://www.dordt.edu/in-all-things/cultivating-the-sabbath-today)