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John Calvin is the father of Calvinism (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Calvin)
However most of his ideas are built on the beliefs of St. Augustine, some say that Augustine is the father of reformed theology (calvinism)
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∙ 13y agoJohn Calvin is considered the "father" of Calivnism. Calvin was very active in the religious circles releasing numerous papers, commentaries, and rewrites of Church procedures. From these changes and ideals began an emergance of a new fuel for Protestantism. This, in the end, led to Calvinism.
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What year was calvinism founded?
in the 1530s
What religion did john Calvin founded?
Calvinism.
John clavin was a french protestant who founded?
Calvinism.
What was the relationship between Calvinism and governments?
True and basic Calvinism is at odds with secular governments, unless that government is operated by Calvinists. John Calvin believed the religion he "founded" is at odds with government laws.
Who founded puritanism?
No one person was responsible for the founding of Puritanism. The puritans began in the early 17th century as an offshoot of Swiss Calvinism.
Who was calvinism named after?
Calvinism was named after John Calvin
Is Calvinism a religon?
No, Calvinism is a branch of Protestant Christian theology.
What year did john Calvin create calvinism?
2009 he invented calvinism
Which were the centers of calvinism and lutheranism?
In which two countries was Calvinism the dominant religion? *
What is neo-calvinism?
Neo-Calvinism, a form of Dutch Calvinism, is the movement initiated by the theologian and former Dutch prime minister Abraham Kuyper.
Did the puritans admire the teachings of Calvinism?
The Puritans did admire the teachings of Calvinism. Calvinism was an important part of the Puritans beliefs and foundation.
What did the puritains or calvinists refer to themselves as?
When Calvinism first took off, those who believed in Calvinism were dubbed "Followers of Calvin", which later then just called " the belief of Calvinism".
