Calvin500.org is pleased to announce that Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Taylors, SC, has joined as an official Sponsor for the 2009 Quincentenary of John Calvin's birth, culminating in multiple conferences in Europe and the USA during that year. GPTS President Joseph Pipa recently conveyed a partnership gift to Calvin500 and will serve on the Presidential Council to implement details of the international commemoration.

Dr. Pipa will also contribute a chapter to the forthcoming *Handbook on Calvin's Institutes*. Calvin 500 Executive Director David W. Hall applauded "the strong and enthusiastic partnership in this project led by Dr. Pipa and the generous support of the GPTS Faculty. We are so pleased to have Greenville as a supporting sponsor for this event, which will certainly be the premier international celebration of Calvinism in our generation." In addition, GPTS will devote its spring 2009 conference to the work of John Calvin.

The Calvin Quincentenary is an international, interdenominational, and interdisciplinary commemoration of the life and work of John Calvin (b. 1509), who left such an indelible impression on the modern world. Climaxing with conferences in multiple locations in 2009, this celebration combines history, spirituality, and culture to recall appropriately the life and work of the Genevan Reformer.

Recognized leaders, scholars, and ministers will serve as popular guides to acquaint many with this influential man, his vibrant city, and the cultural, religious, political, and economic impact flowing from this movement. This multi-faceted approach seeks to introduce many people to one of the most important thinkers in history. It will culminate with the July 2009 conferences in Calvin's historic church, St. Pierre Cathedral in Geneva.

Greenville Seminary will host a tour from July 1 to July 11, 2009. Beginning in Paris, we will visit Noyon and Geneva, with other sites to be announced. Details will be posted as they become available. For more information, go to Calvin500 Tours. We hope you will join us for this special event.

Download Calvin Quincentenary latest ad here (Microsoft Word - includes latest speaker names). Tour itineraries, specifics, and registration will be available in January.

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Please check Greenville's website and Calvin500.org often for updates.