October 30-November 1, 2008
Institute for Reformation Research at the Theological University of Apeldoorn
"Calvin: Reformer and Saint?"
In this ´kick-off´ for the 500th anniversary of Calvin’s birth in 2009, leading European and North American scholars will discuss the question of whether Calvin really was a reformer and whether he was “saint or sinner.”
Presenters will be: Irena Backus (Geneva), Jon Balserak (Edinburgh), Christoph Burger (Amsterdam), Emidio Campi (Zürich), Max Engammare (Geneva), Günter Frank (Berlin/Bretten), Isabelle Graesslé (Geneva), Arnold Huijgen(Apeldoorn), Wim Janse (Amsterdam), Kees van der Kooi (Amsterdam), Tony Lane (London), Volker Leppin (Jena), Christian Link (Bochum), Karin Maag (Grand Rapids), Scott Manetsch (Chicago), Elsie McKee (Princeton), Olivier Millet (Paris); Frans van Stam ( Amsterdam) and John Thompson (Pasadena).
During this conference the presentation of the Calvin Handbook (Herman J. Selderhuis ed., Mohr Siebeck) will take place, as well as the presentation of the new book of Irena Backus on the image of Calvin in the 16th and 17th century (Ashgate). The conference will take place at Kasteeel De Vanenburg ( www.vanenburg.nl)
The fee for the conference is €95, and for students €65,-. This fee includes drinks, lunches and dinner. You will receive a list of hotels when you sign up for the conference. We will supply a shuttle service between the hotels and De Vanenburg.
If you want to take part in this conference, please send your application to:
Instituut voor Reformatieonderzoek
Mevr. Drs. Christa Boerke
Theologische Universiteit Apeldoorn
Wilhelminpark 4
NL-7316 BT Apeldoorn
reformatieinstituut.tua@planet.nl
www.instituutreformatieonderzoek.nl
The Calvin Jubilee 2009
taking place throughout 2009, Geneva and beyond
The Calvin Jubilee 2009 is a series of events organized by the Federation of Protestant Churches in Switzerland and the World Alliance of Reformed Churches. For further information please visit the Calvin09 website:
http://www.calvin09.org/
April 16-18, 2009, Grand Rapids
John Calvin: Myth and Reality
Calvin Studies Society Colloquium
http://www.calvinstudiessociety.org/
May 24-27, 2009, Geneva
Calvin and his influence, 1509-2009
Institut d'Histoire de la Réformation, Geneva
Further information, an on-line system for proposing papers or panels, and details about conference registration will be put in place soon on this site. Partner societies include:
- American Society of Church History (USA)
- Ecclesiastical History Society (UK)
- International Congress for Calvin Studies
- Kerkhistorisch Gezelschap (NL)
- Renaissance Society of America (USA)
- Sixteenth Century Studies Conference (USA)
- Société de l'Histoire du Protestantisme Français (FR)
- Société d'histoire religieuse de la France (FR)
- Société d'Histoire de la Suisse romande (CH)
- Société Suisse d'Histoire (CH)
- Society for Reformation Research (USA)
- Verein für Reformationsgeschichte (DE)
Revisit this site for further details as they become available:
http://www.unige.ch/ihr/
June 18-21, 2009, Toronto
Instituting Calvin: Society, Culture & Diaspora
Victoria College, University of Toronto
The conference will be held at the University of Toronto, and is sponsored by a number of its constituent colleges (Victoria College, Emmanuel College, Knox College) and research institutes (Centre for Reformation and Renaissance Studies), as well as the Institute for Christian Studies.
For more information on submitting a proposal, please contact:
Brian Clarke (bclakre@utoronto.ca) Nicholas Terpstra ( nicholas.terpstra@utoronto.ca)
June 25-28, 2009, Mainz
Calvin and Calvinism – European Perspectives
Mainz Institute of European History (Department of Religious History), in cooperation with the Institute for Reformation Research (Theological University of Apeldoorn)
Leading, international specialists in the field of research on Calvin and Calvinism are needed as presenters for this event.
http://www.ieg-mainz.de/
July 7-9 and July 9-11, 2009, Geneva
Calvin Quincentenary
The Calvin Quincentenary is an international, interdenominational, and interdisciplinary commemoration of the life and work of John Calvin (b. 1509), which left such an indelible impression on the modern world. Climaxing with conferences in multiple locations in 2009, this celebration combines history, spirituality, and culture to recall appropriately the life and work of the Genevan Reformer.
Anniversary Conferences:
Tribute Conference : a 3-day international symposium with leading scholars in Geneva (July 7-9, 2009)
Commemorating Calvin Conference : a 3-day international symposium with leading Ministers in Geneva (July 9-11)
Tours :
“Calvin to Geneva Tour” (beginning in Paris , July 1-7); add the Tribute Conference (July 7-9) or Commemorating Calvin Conference (July 9-11)
“Calvin From Geneva Tour” (July 12-19, ending in Edinburgh ); add the Commemorating Calvin Conference (July 9-11)
Contact:
David Hall, Calvin 500.org
4635 Dallas Highway
Powder Springs, GA 30127
770.422.4974
David.Hall@calvin500.org
Individuals and groups may participate in any or all of the above features.
http://www.calvin500.org/
July 7-12, 2009, Aix-en-Provence
The International Reformed Theological Institute of the Free University of Amsterdam in partnership with the Reformed Seminary of Aix-en-Provence will hold a colloque in Aix-en-Provence. Visit the following link for further details (in French):
http://www.fltr.net/confcalvin.html
September 3-5, 2009, Grand Rapids
Protestant Reformed Seminary will be holding a conference entitled "After 500 Years: John Calvin for the Reformed Churches Today".
More information with be forthcoming.