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Specializing in John Calvin, Calvinism, the Reformation, and Early Modern Studies
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Joined November 2015
Sam Ha turns to John Calvin’s deeply pastoral approach to Scripture, showing how Calvin’s reading of suffering brought comfort and courage to believers facing hardship. Watch the presentations and Q&A here: https://t.co/TAnVDRzomf.
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In her presentation, Karin Maag offers a compelling exploration of how the Bible was printed, distributed, and read during the Reformation, drawing on rare early modern Bibles from the Meeter Center’s collections. In the second lecture,
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presented in celebration of the 150th anniversary of Calvin Theological Seminary and Calvin University. Together, Karin Maag and Sam Ha share their insights on how Reformed Christians have engaged Scripture across the centuries.
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Happy New Year! We are pleased to introduce this recorded pair of lectures featuring Dr. Karin Maag, Director of the Meeter Center for Calvin Studies, and Sam Ha (@neulsaem), its Curator. These lectures are part of the Reformed Touchstones academic lecture series,
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May this season offer you space for rest and reflection, and may it be marked by peace and joy. Image: Flight to Egypt, from Histoire sacrée de la providence et de la conduite de Dieu sur les hommes (Paris: Demarne, 1730), Meeter Center Rare Book Collection.
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in our programs, conversations, and events, have meant a great deal to us. We look forward to continuing these connections and hope to see you at one of our webinars or in-person gatherings in 2026.
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Season’s Greetings! As we reflect on 2025, we are grateful for the many ways colleagues, friends, and donors have supported and engaged with our work throughout the year. Your encouragement and participation,
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Full details and cover sheets for the various fellowships are available here: https://t.co/WbYYRvfosi Questions? Contact meeter@calvin.edu.
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The H. Henry Meeter Center offers short-term research fellowships in the field of Reformation studies, particularly focused on Calvin and Calvinism, and annual awards for high school seniors in our...
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collections in Hekman Library. Past fellows consistently report that the combination of focused time and financial support enabled major advances in their research.
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We welcome applications from graduate students, faculty, independent scholars, and pastors for short-term fellowships (four weeks). Fellowship funds help offset travel and accommodation costs, and recipients receive full access to the Meeter Center collections as well as
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Last reminder: Have you been thinking about applying for one of our Meeter Center fellowships? Application materials are due January 1 and should be sent as email attachments to karin.maag@calvin.edu. If you are planning to apply, now is the time to finalize your materials.
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such as Sacred Space in Early Modern Europe (2005), Lutheran Churches in Early Modern Europe (2012), and Parish Churches in the Early Modern World (2016). His research has consistently illuminated the lived, local, and architectural dimensions of Reformation history.
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His monograph Calvinist Churches in Early Modern Europe (Manchester University Press, 2007) is widely regarded as a foundational study of how Reformation theology took visible, spatial form in congregational life. He further advanced the field through influential edited volumes
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for a period of research as a non-stipendiary scholar in 2019 (he is on the far right in the photo). Professor Spicer’s research has durably shaped the study of religious life in early modern Europe by foregrounding the built environment and material culture of worship.
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as Head of the Department of History, Philosophy and Religion. He made significant contributions to the guild, most notably as President of the Sixteenth Century Society & Conference. He held a faculty fellowship at the Meeter Center in 2013, and returned
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who retired from Oxford Brookes University in 2024 after more than two decades of service. After obtaining his PhD at the University of Southampton, he taught in a variety of settings before joining Oxford Brookes in 2002, serving in numerous capacities, including
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Continuing our series of tributes to colleagues in Reformation studies who have recently retired from their academic positions, today we wish to highlight the contributions of Professor Andrew Spicer,
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More information on each of these positions can be found here: https://t.co/ugFb2rKoHs Thanks for getting the word out!
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Are you looking for seminary jobs, perhaps as a seminary teacher or professor of theology? Our Calvin seminary faculty positions are open for application.
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Meanwhile, Calvin Theological Seminary has two full-time faculty openings for which we are actively recruiting qualified applicants, one in Old Testament studies, and one in Pastoral Theology, Care, and Counseling.
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The Calvin Institute of Christian Worship is seeking a new executive director. Extensive information on this full-time position that combines leadership of a very active and well-funded institute and teaching responsibilities can be found here:
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