معرفی
Dr. Katherine van Liere is Professor of History and Department Chair for Historical Studies at Calvin University. Her research focuses on early modern European cultural and religious history, particularly Renaissance humanism, historiography, and the intersection of sacred narratives with national history in 16th-17th century Spain. She has directed the department's internship program and co-led the Semester in Britain program with her husband Frans van Liere. A graduate of Williams College (B.A. in History of Ideas), Cambridge University (M.A. in History), and Princeton University (Ph.D. in European History), she combines academic rigor with public engagement through museum collaborations like the Grand Rapids Public Museum digitization project.
Her teaching extends beyond traditional history courses to include Spanish and Dutch language classes (Spanish 308, Dutch 102). She actively contributes to historical discourse via the department blog Historical Horizons, discussing topics ranging from sectarian violence to public history initiatives. Contact: 526-6817 | 484 Hiemenga Hall.
