Calvinism

Christine Choi

Describe the effects of Calvinism beyond borders of Switzerland


 * Ecclesiastical Ordinances
 * established 4 orders
 * pastors/ministers: were to preach the Gospel, correct unChristian behavior
 * teachers: "instruct the faithful"
 * elders/presbyters: maintain discipline
 * deacons: responsible of the poor, widows, and orphans and administration of city's hospitals
 * Family
 * protestant reformation didn't change women's place in society
 * Education
 * Calvin's Genevan Academy
 * private school and gymnasium
 * taught philosophy,Hebrew, Greek grammar, literature, and logic
 * spread the Calvinist view of the Gospel
 * Council of Trent
 * Dutch Calvinists denouned the tradition of giving small gifts to children on St. Nicholas, near Christmas