The local bishop employed Calvin’s father as an administrator in the town’s cathedral. The father, in turn, wanted John to become a priest. Because of close ties with the bishop and his noble family, ...

When discussing the Reformation, names like Martin Luther and John Calvin are often at the forefront. However, Ulrich Zwingli ...

John Calvin is one of the most recognized names among the reformers, and for good reason. Calvinism is named after this ...

The Meeter Center houses one of the world’s largest collections of materials on John Calvin, Calvinism, the Reformation and early modern studies. The Center, jointly supported by Calvin University and ...

Calvin is most closely associated with the city of Geneva, where he ministered for most of his life before dying in 1564. His ideas, actions and sermons contributed to the Protestant Reformation ...

Need help understanding the political and theological backdrop to the high-stakes drama of Episode 4? The show's official researcher explains!