If Calvin is celebrated in Rome, surely his contribution is being appreciated. From March 26-March 28, a Symposium is held in Rom on: “Calvin and Calvinism: Migration of people, books and ideas.” This International Theological Symposium has the following sessions:
March 26
16.00 h: Welcome
16.30-19.00 h: Calvin and Geneva
March 27
09.00-13.00 h: Calvin and Italy
15.00-19.00 h: Calvin and Europe
20.30 h : Public lecture and concert of Huguenot psalms: “Faith refugees: Migration due to faith in the 15th century”
March 28
09.30-13.30 h: Migration of ideas and books
Also, beginning March 4 (and running through July 19), an exhibition on “Calvinism in Germany and Europe” is being held in Germany. To mark Calvin’s 500th anniversary the German Historical Museum in Berlin and the Johannes a Lasco Library in Emden are presenting an exhibition which depicts the beginnings, spread and influence of Calvinism in Germany. The chronological framework extends from the Reformation movements of the late Middle Ages to the 20th century. The curators of the exhibition are Dr. Ansgar Reiss and Dr. Sabine Witt. Location: Deutsches Historisches Museum, Wechselausstellungsgebäude (Pei-Bau), Unter den Linden 2, Berlin. Opening hours: daily 10.00 – 18.00
