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John Calvin. By Kaitlyn Cooley, Cassie Krackow, Harrison Sallada, and Heather Gallus. Where is John Calvin From?. Born on July 10th 1509 Born in Noyon, Picardy Went to the University of Paris Went to Orleans to study law Geneva became his center of work. Map of Geneva.
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John Calvin By Kaitlyn Cooley, Cassie Krackow, Harrison Sallada, and Heather Gallus
Where is John Calvin From? • Born on July 10th 1509 • Born in Noyon, Picardy • Went to the University of Paris • Went to Orleans to study law • Geneva became his center of work
What was his main issue with the Catholic Church? The church should be justified by faith alone, not by works. (The Bible)
What did he do to fix what he saw as being wrong with the church? • Imposed a strict moral code on the citizens of Geneva. • Reconstructed municipal government so that clergy would be involved with municipal duties
Does he directly affect any modern religious group? • John Calvin Presbyterian Church • John Calvin Presbyterian Playschool- it was organized as a Christian community service by the church in 1970
How does John Calvin say worship ought to be? John Calvin’s theology was anti-Catholic. He emphasized salvation through predestination. He emphasized a “puritancial” approach to life: no drinking, swearing, card playing, gambling, etc.
What are some interesting facts about John Calvin? • After becoming a leader in Geneva, and beginning to impose his strict theocratic government, he found himself banished from the city by unhappy citizens. • He married Idelette Von Bure and had two kids, but their one child died as an infant in 1542.
Websites 1. http://mr_sedivy.tripod.com/renale.html 2. http://www.johncalvinchurch.org/ 3. www.historylearningsite.co.uk
