Calvinism

Jada, Hannah, Casey

2nd Period

John Calvin

  • Born in France (July 10, 1509)
  • Died in Geneva (May 27, 1564)
  • Highly influential in the Reformation
  • Became supreme leader of Geneva in 1555
 

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Predestination

  • Born with your destiny decided
    • Heaven vs. Hell
    • No choice

The Elect

  • Chosen by God
    • Christian vs. Non-Christian
    • No choice

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Regulations for Behavior

  • Church > everything else
    • No dancing
    • No singing

Ban on Instruments

  • Instrumental music
    • Distracting
    • Pagan practices

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Theocracy in Geneva

  • Religion + Government = Theocracy
    • Calvin was the "ruler"
  • 5 years
    • 58 people killed
    • 76 people excommunicated

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Sources Used

  • http://www.biography.com/people/john-calvin-9235788
  • http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/john-calvin/
  • http://www.notablebiographies.com/Ca-Ch/Calvin-John.html
  • http://www.religioustolerance.org/calvinism.htm
  • http://www.stephenhicks.org/2010/11/27/john-calvins-geneva/
  • http://vlib.iue.it/carrie/texts/carrie_books/gilbert/14.html

Calvinism

By Casey Mitchell

Calvinism

World History: 2nd Period

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