The 16th century Reformation has been considered by many as the most significant event in the history of Christianity after Pentecost. John Calvin, the greatest reformer after Martin Luther was undoubtedly the most scholarly and the most systematic proponent of the reformed faith which has lasting impact on the socio-religious and political life of the west, as well as global Christianity till today.

Rev. Prof. Vanlalnghaka Ralte
Principal, Aizawl Theological College

In our today's world as we are facing numerous destructive forces including the outbreak of Covid-19, there is an urgent need to re-visit the theology of John Calvin, which makes us aware of the fact that God's sovereign love and power is not just a matter of past history but a reality of the present and future.

Contents

Part A INTRODUCTION : METHODOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS

Chapter I Historical Context/Background of Reformation

Chapter II Geneva City and Reformation in the City

Chapter III Life and Works of John Calvin

Chapter IV Formative Factors/Sources of Calvin's Theology

Chapter V Hermeneutical Concerns

Part B JOHN CALVIN'S THEOLOGICAL THOUGHTS

Chapter VI Authority of Scripture

Chapter VII Doctrine of Knowledge of God

Chapter VIII Doctrine of Sovereignty of God

Chapter IX Doctrine of the Person and Work of Christ/ Christology

Chapter X Doctrine of the Person and Work of the Holy Spirit/Pneumatology

Chapter XI Doctrine of Trinity

Chapter XII Doctrine of Man and Sin/Theological Anthropology

Chapter XIII Doctrine of Salvation/Soteriology

Chapter XIV Doctrine of the Church/Ecclesiology

Chapter XV Ministry of the Church

Chapter XVI Doctrine of Sacraments

Chapter XVII Doctrine of the Christian Hope/ Eschatology

Part C JOHN CALVIN'S SOCIAL THOUGHT

Chapter XVIII Socio-Economic and Political Thought

Part D CONTEXTUAL RELEVANCE OF JOHN'S CALVIN THEOLOGY

Chapter XIX Calvin's Theology: Its Contextual Relevance & Conclusion

Bibliography

Rev. Prof. H. Vanlalauva has been associated with the theological education under the Senate of Serampore College (University) since 1977. He served for some years (2004-2009) as Senator of Serampore College (University) and member of the Senate Executive Committee. In 2011 when the Research Department of the Senate/SATHRI was shifted from Bangalore to Serampore; he served as the first Dean till his retirement in 2014. His academic interest is in the field of Reformation theology particularly in the theology of John Calvin. Even after his retirement, he had been teaching as Adjunct Professor in the Aizawl Theological College till 2021. In addition to this book, he has written and edited the following theological books: Doctrine of God (2007), Lectures in Christian Doctrines (2018), Doing Mission in India (2012), God of Life: Lead us to Justice and Peace (2013), Methodological Issues in Theological Research: An Exploration, Volume I & II (2013 & 2014).