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Faculty: The Reformers

John Calvin (1509-1564)
Published the Institutes of the Christian Religion in 1536. Called to Geneva in 1541, where he spent the rest of his days. He organized and superintended the church-state of Geneva against many obstacles, almost entirely changing the complexion of the city. His Institutes became the guide of all "Reformed" churches. Religious life was held on a high plane, and to follow Calvin meant to live a holy life, seeking to know and follow the will of God. (Author Archive)

Martin Luther (1483-1546)
Entered an Augustinian monestary in 1505. Had a reputation of being a man of singular piety, devotion and monastic zeal. Called to teach at the University of Wittenberg in 1508. By 1517, he had fully accepted the three great Reformation principles: 1) man is justified by faith alone; 2) every believer has direct access to God; and 3) the Bible is the sole source of authority for faith and life. He was excommunicated in 1521 and translated the New Testament into German in 1522 . By 1534, his German translation of the Old Testament was complete. His biblical commentaries, especially on Galatians, and his On the Bondage of the Will are read to this day. (Author Archive)

Zacharias Ursinus (1534-1583)
Educated at Wittenberg under Melanchthon, at Geneva under Calvin and at Paris under Mercier. From 1561 to 1568 was professor of dogmatics at the University of Heidelberg. He and Caspar Olevianus, a disciple of Calvin, wrote the Heidelberg Catechism, which was adopted as the official creed of the German Reformed churches. (Author Archive)

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	Faculty: The Reformers John Calvin (1509-1564) Published the Institutes of the Christian Religion in 1536. Called to Geneva in 1541, where he spent the rest of his days. He organized and superintended the church-state of Geneva against many obstacles, almost entirely changing the complexion of the city. His Institutes became the guide of all "Reformed" churches. Religious life was held on a high plane, and to follow Calvin meant to live a holy life, seeking to know and follow the will of God. (Author Archive) Martin Luther (1483-1546) Entered an Augustinian monestary in 1505. Had a reputation of being a man of singular piety, devotion and monastic zeal. Called to teach at the University of Wittenberg in 1508. By 1517, he had fully accepted the three great Reformation principles: 1) man is justified by faith alone; 2) every believer has direct access to God; and 3) the Bible is the sole source of authority for faith and life. He was excommunicated in 1521 and translated the New Testament into German in 1522 . By 1534, his German translation of the Old Testament was complete. His biblical commentaries, especially on Galatians, and his On the Bondage of the Will are read to this day. (Author Archive) Zacharias Ursinus (1534-1583) Educated at Wittenberg under Melanchthon, at Geneva under Calvin and at Paris under Mercier. From 1561 to 1568 was professor of dogmatics at the University of Heidelberg. He and Caspar Olevianus, a disciple of Calvin, wrote the Heidelberg Catechism, which was adopted as the official creed of the German Reformed churches. (Author Archive)		Atonement Baptism Bible Bible Exposition Bible Interpretation Calvinism God Christ Jesus Holy Spirit Christian Character The Church Conflict Creation Cross Culture Death Depravity of Man