John Calvin

By Luke Hagan
  • John Calvin was born
    1509

    John Calvin was born

    He was born in Noyon, France
  • Converts to Protestantism.
    1533

    Converts to Protestantism.

  • Publishes Institutes of the Christian Religion
    1536

    Publishes Institutes of the Christian Religion

    The published institutions is a guidebook on what Christians should believe in and how they should live their lives based on the bible
  • Arrives in Geneva, begins reform efforts.
    1536

    Arrives in Geneva, begins reform efforts.

  • Period: 1537 to 1541

    Arrives in Geneva, begins reform efforts.

  • Returns to Geneva
    1541

    Returns to Geneva

    Returns to Geneva; establishes strict church government
  • Found a academy
    1559

    Found a academy

    Founds the Geneva Academy to train pastors and spread Calvinism.
  • He dies
    1564

    He dies

    Dies in Geneva