Calvin's Institutes of the Christian Religion
KNT6501HF
- Instructor(s): Vissers, John
- College: Knox College
- Credits: One Credit
- Session: Fall 2013 Schedule: Thu Time: 11:00
- Section: 0101
This course will consist in a close reading of the English text of Calvin's "Institution Christianae religions" of 1559. We begin by situating Calvin's theology in the historical and theological context of the 16th century Reformation before turning to a careful examination of the "Institutes'" major doctrinal themes and their significance both for Calvin's context and the subsequent history of Protestant theology. Seminar style. weekly readings and reflections; major paper.