CALVIN

John Calvin (1509–1564), French theologian and religious reformer. Founder of Calvinism. See also Calvinist in this glossary. —SHSBC Binder 6 Approved Glossary, —Academy Level I I Glossary

John Calvin (1509–1564), French theologian and religious reformer. Founder of Calvinism. See also Calvinist in this glossary.John Calvin (1509–1564), religious reformer who taught that only certain persons, the elect, were chosen by God to be saved, and these could be saved only by God's grace.