Category Archives: Calvin

The Legacy of John Calvin: His Influence on the Modern World

I just finished reading: The Legacy of John Calvin: His Influence on the Modern World Description: David Hall identifies 10 seminal ways that Calvin’s thought transformed the culture of the West, complete with a nontechnical biography of Calvin and tributes … Continue reading

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Dissertation Research Sites

Dr. Rod Decker has accumulated a very helpful list for those of us involved in Dissertation Research: Dissertation Research Sites Dissertation Research Sites Here is a VERY helpful list of sources for tracking down dissertations worldwide. It was compiled by … Continue reading

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The Wall Street Journal Comments on Calvin500

Calvin’s Legacy: Dour Autocrat or Democracy’s Hero?

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WestminsterOnline – YouTube

Some excellent short videos on YouTube by Westminster Seminary. Check out the ones on Calvin.

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Calvin500 – Summary

This week in Geneva there have been: 15 evening sermons 16 academic papers 4 academic Keynote addresses 6 Young Calvin Scholar Papers One Geneva Lake Boat Cruise One Calvin-Walking Tour One Banquet Little sleep Good food Great coffee Wonderful fellowship … Continue reading

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Calvin500 – Day #5 – Final Day

Today started in a slow crawl. Wow am I exhausted. After my normal breakfast and walk to The Cathedral, it was time for four more papers and a Keynote address… Paper #1 was from Dr. Andrew McGowan: “John Calvin’s Doctrine … Continue reading

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Calvin500 – Day #4

Today started out with what has become my usual two cups of coffee at the cafe at the corner before walking to The Cathedral. The guy in the cafe knows my order when I walk in the door now! (It … Continue reading

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Calvin500 Recognizes Young Scholars in Geneva

This was posted today over at the Calvin500 Blog. (Geneva, Switzerland) – July 8, 2009 – Calvin 500, the international Quincentenary celebration of the 500th anniversary of John Calvin’s birth (July 10, 1509), recognized several promising prize-winning Young Scholars as … Continue reading

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Calvin500 – Day #3

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Calvin500 – Day #2

This morning started out in a sprint. It was an early start, breakfast, two cups of coffee and off to L’ Auditoire (The Academy) for the first round of academic papers. The first paper was from Dr. Douglas Kelly, “The … Continue reading

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