Calvin in Scotland

Abstract

Although Scottish Calvinism has had a very negative press of late, this paper finds much that came out of the Reformation that was positive or progressive. David Fergusson evaluates Calvin’s influence on Scotland by considering the impact his thought has had in the areas of doctrine, church, politics and society. He makes clear that the original vision of the Reformed Church of Scotland is still important today and suggests how it may have something fresh to offer the Church in the discussion of current questions.