45 Underrated Religious College Towns Across America You'll Fall in Love With

40. Holland, Michigan: Reformed Tradition with a Global Heart

Rooted in the Dutch Reformed tradition, Holland, Michigan, offers one of the most vibrant intersections of faith and cultural pride in the Midwest. Hope College, a Christian liberal arts institution, infuses the town with academic depth and spiritual vibrancy. Windmills, tulips, and Dutch architecture give the town visual charm, but it’s the theological undercurrent—focused on grace, service, and thoughtful dialogue—that gives Holland its deeper appeal. Churches here are active centers of civic life, and faith is expressed not just in worship, but in outreach, education, and environmental stewardship. Holland blends European heritage with American warmth—and belief with bold action.