john calvin 1509-1564

• calvin left france due to religions persecutions of protestants
• the institutes of the christian religion, the book written by calvin setting out his beliefs
• predistration: god has already decided whether you are a member of the elect (saved) t or the damned before you are born

  only two sacrements; baptism and eucharist

  no bishops, church run by presbyters (elders), ministers to preach, deacons and teachers
• rules of behaviour: no flashy clothing, people had to dress modestly and plainly, no drunkenness, gambling or the singing of rude songs