Daniel Kroeze

Professor of Biblical Studies

B.A. (Calvin College, 1982), M.Div. (Fuller Theological Seminary, 1986), M.A. (University of Wisconsin, 1992), Ph.D. (University of Wisconsin, 2003)

DKroeze@kuyper.edu • 616.988.3655

Daniel Kroeze came to Kuyper College in 1999.  Professor Kroeze teaches the freshman core courses in the Bible curriculum: Old Testament Survey and New Testament Survey.  He also teaches upper level electives in both Old Testament and New Testament.  Some of the Old Testament courses include Pentateuch (a study of the first five books of the Old Testament), Wisdom Literature (a study of Proverbs, Job, Ecclesiastes and Song of Solomon), and Major Prophets (a study of Isaiah, Ezekiel, Jeremiah and Daniel).  Some of the New Testament courses include The Gospel of John, Acts and Pauline Epistles II (a study of Galatians and Romans).  Professor Kroeze has also taken students to Russia during the spring session offering a course entitled Foundations for Ministry in Russian Culture.  An ordained minister in the Reformed Church in America, Professor Kroeze served as pastor of Decatur First Reformed Church in Decatur, Michigan prior to coming to Kuyper College.  He has been a speaker at many area churches, retreats, adult education classes, and the Grand Rapids extension of the nationally offered class, Perspectives on the World Christian Movement. 

The purpose of Kuyper College is to prepare men and women for service in God's kingdom through ministry related vocations.  In fulfilling that purpose at Kuyper College Kroeze says, "In my teaching I seek to accomplish three things: 1) Provide students with a solid understanding of scripture; 2) Help students identify and develop their unique gifts for effective ministry; 3) Instill in students a passion for the mission of the church.  I count it a privilege to teach at Kuyper College where I can apply my years of experience as a pastor to the education and preparation of future kingdom workers. As someone who is still active in the ministry of the church I can model a passion for communicating the gospel to students who are preparing for their own ministry." 

Professor Kroeze and his wife Nancy have four children: Nathan, Michael, Benjamin and Johanna.  Professor Kroeze enjoys playing basketball and coaching his children's baseball and basketball teams.