Question
READ BEFORE YOU BEGIN How do I complete this assignment?
In your paper, thoroughly explore the person or event of your choosing, and evaluate their effect on the history of the church.
The following is a suggested structure to follow in your paper:
- Introduction (200-300 words)
- Historical Context (500-750 words)
- Relevant Historical Details concerning Person or Event (800-1000 words)
- Conclusion (300-600 words)
The project should have a clear thesis and show evidence of university-level research, interactions with the sources, and writing.
At least 8 sources should be cited in the paper, including at least three monographs (single books) and two journal articles. Only two internet sources may be used. The student is responsible for determining the reliability and academic strength of sources use. For assistance, see the School of Ministry Library Guide.
Students should use Turabian (8th edition) in their writing. Papers should include a title page, page numbers, and a bibliography.
How long should the research paper be?
The research paper should be 2500-3500 words in length (about 9-12 pages).
Solution
Impact of Calvin’s Life and Experiences on His Institutes
John Calvin was a French theologian who lived in the sixteenth century. Calvin is well-known for his influential thoughts and ideas and significant role in the Reformation[1]. Calvin’s theology and teachings continue to influence Christian beliefs, especially about God’s absolute sovereignty and predestination, even though more than four centuries have passed after his death. In his lifetime, particularly his life in Geneva, Switzerland, which helped him step into the limelight, Calvin became a well-known and crucial figure in the Reformation and a famous Christian leader[2]. However, this paper will focus more on one of his major writings, “Institutes of the Christian Religion,” which he used as an attempt to standardize Protestantism theories. In this work, Calvin’s teachings were more on sovereignty and divine predestination, which explains that God will choose those to enter heaven based on His grace and omnipotence. Moreover, this book that first appeared in Latin in 1536 became the main channel through which Calvin’s theology and teachings spread throughout Europe and beyond[3]. Calvin’s thoughts and words covered in his Institutes highlight his talents, beliefs, and literary abilities. Also, they suggest how big Calvin’s literary and educational ambition was. Very few books have greatly influenced Protestant Christianity, but after the final publication of Calvin’s Institutes in 1559, his beliefs influenced Christians, especially in the Reformed tradition of Protestant Christianity. This research paper intends to examine how Calvin’s background and experiences, such as his family, training, education, and encounter with Lutherans, influenced his motivation and thoughts in his Institutes. Calvin’s early life, education, and experiences inspired him to write the “Institutes of the Christian Religion” and shaped the content and thoughts in this influential handbook.
Calvin’s Early Life and Education …………for help with this assignment contact us via Email Address: consulttutor10@gmail.com
Encounter with the Lutherans …………for help with this assignment contact us via Email Address: consulttutor10@gmail.com
Prosecution of Protestants During Calvin’s Time …………for help with this assignment contact us via Email Address: consulttutor10@gmail.com
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[1] Beeke, Joel R., David W. Hall, and Michael AG Haykin. Theology Made Practical: New Studies on John Calvin and His Legacy. Reformation Heritage Books, 2015. 21.
[2] Bouwsma, William J. John Calvin: a sixteenth-century portrait. Oxford University Press, 1989, 4.
[3] Beeke, Joel R., David W. Hall, and Michael AG Haykin. Theology Made Practical, 30.