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REFORC @reforc.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Light. Art. Sound. AI On October 9 at 8:00 p.m., colorful video projections will light up the facade of the Melanchthonhaus in Bretten. tinyurl.com/2zc5s6rb

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REFORC @reforc.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Good question! The University of Geneva website says: A recognized BA in the humanities, theology or history is required. Please contact the organizers for more details.

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REFORC @reforc.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Together with Geneva’s Faculty of Protestant Theology, the Institut d’histoire de la Réformation is launching a Master’s program in Reformed Studies, starting Fall 2027. It will be international (all in English), interdisciplinary, and affordable. tinyurl.com/bdz5jeh6

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REFORC @reforc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Wie entwickelte Castellio seine zukunftsträchtigen Toleranzideen – zu einer Zeit, als Muslime und Juden verteufelt und dissidente Christen als «Ketzer» vertrieben und hingerichtet wurden? Dieser Frage geht Christine Christ-von Wedel mit einem ungewöhnlichen Zugang nach: tinyurl.com/ff5c9x7y

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REFORC @reforc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Das Projekt «Freiheit des Denkens. Castellio in Basel» nimmt das Jubiläum der Castellio-Gedenktafel zum Anlass, dieses bedeutende Basler Erbe mit Blick auf aktuelle gesellschaftliche Fragen wie Polarisierung, Intoleranz und Extremismus neu zu beleben. tinyurl.com/5n7245jj

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REFORC @reforc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

✨ How about a trip to Zurich next year? Join us at #REFORC2027, where scholars from around the world come together to explore themes of identity, alterity, and much more within the context of Early Modern Christianity. 📢 Registration and short paper submissions are open! tinyurl.com/3x7zdyra

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REFORC @reforc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

✨ How about a trip to Zurich next year? Join us at the Sixteenth Annual Conference on Early Modern Christianity, where scholars from around the world come together to explore themes of identity, alterity, and much more within the context of Early Modern Christianity. tinyurl.com/3x7zdyra

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REFORC @reforc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Am 5. und 6. November 2026 findet in Zweibrücken eine Tagung zu Herzog Wolfgang von Pfalz-Zweibrücken (1526–1569) statt. Die Tagung widmet sich Herzog Wolfgang und seinen vielfältigen Familien-, Bildungs- und Religionsbeziehungen. Registrierung ist offen! reforc.com/events/herzo...

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REFORC @reforc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Here it is: the special issue of our Journal of Early Modern Christianity, focusing on: Transforming Tradition: Material, Linguistic, and Functional Reconfigurations in Early Modern Christianity. Guest Editor: Marta Quatrale (Berlin). tinyurl.com/bddpaz8f @degruyterbrill.bsky.social

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REFORC @reforc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

“Come, Lord Jesus!” Two Devotional Poems. A Bilingual Edition A bilingual edition of the devotional poems of Dutch scholar and poet Anna Maria van Schurman, illuminating the period of her withdrawal from public life. tinyurl.com/55tfx6cb

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REFORC @reforc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Call for Book Chapters on: Religion in Egodocuments Seeking chapters for an edited volume on “Religion in early modern egodocuments”. The publication is to appear as a volume in the Brill series on #egodocuments tinyurl.com/bdfbyzd

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REFORC @reforc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

This collection of essays explores how early modern authors, artists, and thinkers engaged with religious practices across cultures through ceremonial performance and visual representation. tinyurl.com/2z6xt5sd @degruyterbrill.bsky.social

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REFORC @reforc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Am 6. November 2026 wird in Zweibrücken der dritte Band der Kirchenvisitationsprotokolle des Herzogtums Pfalz-Zweibrücken (1561–1569) vorgestellt. tinyurl.com/jj5d3k5r

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REFORC @reforc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Le dernier ouvrage de Philip Benedict, professeur honoraire à l’Institut d’histoire de la Réformation, est paru chez Classiques Garnier: “La Pacification impossible ? Le Midi (décembre 1561 – mai 1562)”. tinyurl.com/wdm4u396

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REFORC @reforc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The Richard Hooker Society is hosting a two-day Zoom symposium this fall on Saturday, September19th, and Saturday, November 21st, 2026 on Richard Hooker Amongst the Reformers. reforc.com/events/richa...

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REFORC @reforc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

📚 Publishers, join us at the Book Fair of #REFORC2027 in Zurich, June 7-9, 2027! Showcase your publications and connect with scholars and researchers in Early Modern Christianity from around the world. We look forward to welcoming you! tinyurl.com/kwktnwhx #BookFair #Publishing #scholarship

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REFORC @reforc.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Attending this year's SCSC? You are welcome to the panel "Constructing Boundary Markers in German Reformed Theological Discourse (1560–1619)" at the SCSC annual conference in Chicago, October 30, 2026, sponsored by REFORC together with the Society for Reformation Research! reforc.com/events/const...

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REFORC @reforc.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

On Saturday, November 7, 2026, the International Martin Luther Foundation will host its annual Luther Conference at the Campo Santo Teutonico in Rome and present the 2026 LutherRose award to Prof. Dr. Alberto Melloni (Fscire). We cordially invite you to this event. tinyurl.com/4m2hmt2u

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REFORC @reforc.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

John Foxe’s Acts and Monuments, better known as Foxe’s Book of Martyrs, is often remembered for its dramatic accounts and political impact. But behind the famous stories lies a deeper goal: Foxe sought to shape the spiritual life of his readers. tinyurl.com/3weun8z2%F0%...

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REFORC @reforc.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Prof. Dr. Ben Haupt (St. Louis, USA) referiert am 20. August um 19 Uhr im Vortragssaal der Europäischen Melanchthon Akademie über Melanchthons Kirchenverständnis. reforc.com/events/seele...

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REFORC @reforc.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Orgelliefhebbers opgelet: Konrad Küster presenteert nieuw boek ‘Die Orgeln am Deich’ op 10 oktober 2026 tijdens de SGO Donateursdag in Zuidhorn. tinyurl.com/du5y5t67

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REFORC @reforc.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Sacred Sensoria: Jewish and Christian Embodied Experience in Early Modern Europe: A Research Workshop of the Israel Science Foundation, 25-28 October 2026. tinyurl.com/radzr9pd

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REFORC @reforc.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Why did Christ have to die for us? In this book Sungkyu Joo addresses that enduring question by looking beyond isolated theories of the atonement and turning instead to the doctrine of the Trinity itself. tinyurl.com/2fhwd3pm @degruyterbrill.bsky.social

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REFORC @reforc.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

📢 Call for Papers! 📚✨ How did ideas of tolerance emerge, evolve, and face moments of rupture in history? Join the conversation on “Sebastian Castellio and the Caesuras in the History of Tolerance” and contribute your research: 🔗 tinyurl.com/5fs744zd

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REFORC @reforc.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

☀️ Summer in Zurich is at its best, and it is also the perfect moment to start planning for #REFORC2027! reforc.com/events/sixte... #zurich #conference #earlymodernchristianity #identity #alterity

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REFORC @reforc.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

📚 Discover the first comprehensive study of Protestant church architecture from the 16th to 18th centuries! Spanning 4 volumes and documenting 1,178 churches, this landmark work uncovers the rich architectural heritage shaped by the Reformation across Europe. tinyurl.com/2vnsjdua

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REFORC @reforc.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Congratulations to Timothy Nyhof, winner of the REFORC Paper Award 2026! We spoke with him about his award-winning research and his academic journey. Read the full interview here: tinyurl.com/mr458ajv #earlymodernchristianity #paper #award #prize

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REFORC @reforc.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

The nine authors in this volume represent five continents: Africa, the Americas, Australia, and Europe. Each of them highlights specific regions as examples for Martin Luther’s continued global influence. reforc.com/news/the-glo... #globalluther @editionruprecht.bsky.social

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REFORC @reforc.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

How did mobility, exchange, and local agency shape the urban world of late medieval Transylvania within its South-Eastern and Central European context? This volume offers vivid insights! reforc.com/news/the-urb... @degruyterbrill.bsky.social

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Ecclesiastical History Society @eccleshistsoc.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Many thanks to Professor David Horrell (University of Exeter) and the Right Reverend Rowan Williams (104th Archbishop of Canterbury) for providing the last two plenary sessions of our Summer Conference 👏

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REFORC @reforc.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Call for Papers – Beyond Bobadilla: Greek Learning and Religion in Early Modern Europe International workshop in Rome on 27–28 May 2027, organized by Han Lamers (DNIR) and Natasha Constantinidou (University of Cyprus). tinyurl.com/yjk9cd6v

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REFORC @reforc.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Oğulcan Çelik's book offers a major reappraisal of the English Reformation through the language of individual religious expression. Drawing on 1,624 wills from Kent and Gloucestershire, it examines how men and women articulated belief, conformity, uncertainty, and [...] tinyurl.com/46dhuffb

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REFORC @reforc.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Call for Papers: TransLATINg the Bible: the Creation, Transmission, and Reception of the Latin Bible, conference at KU Leuven April 7-9, 2027 @kuleuventheology.bsky.social tinyurl.com/2rej975v

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Society for Renaissance Studies @srsrensoc.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

CFP: @reforc.bsky.social's #Reformazing annual conference 7-9 June 2027, in Zurich Deadline: 15 February 2027 all info: rensoc.org.uk/announcement... #EarlyModern #SkyStorians #Reformazing

REFORC2027
Date: 7 June 2027 – 9 June 2027

Deadline: 15 February 2027

Location: Faculty for Theology and the Study of Religion, Kirchgasse 9, 8001 Zurich

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The call for papers for the Sixteenth Annual REFORC Conference on Early Modern Christianity, hosted by the Swiss Institute for Reformation History, is open. The conference will take place in Zurich, June 7-9, 2027.

The organizers welcome proposals for 20-minute papers (individual or panels) across disciplines, and are open to themed and general topics in Early Modern Christianity (ca. 1400-1700).

Join an interdisciplinary, international dialogue and submit your proposal!

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REFORC @reforc.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

📢 Call for Papers #REFORC2027: 📝 20-minute papers (individual or panels) across disciplines. 📣 Open to themed and general topics in Early Modern Christianity (ca. 1400-1700). Join an interdisciplinary, international dialogue and submit your proposal! tinyurl.com/26np4mpn

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REFORC @reforc.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Call for Papers at 2027 RSA Annual Meeting @emodir.bsky.social is now preparing for the upcoming RSA Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, and plans to host a series of panels which explore the theme of boundary marking and transgression. #mobility #religiousminorities tinyurl.com/3z5vxm3r

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REFORC @reforc.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Our warmest congratulations go to Michael Kearney (Dordt University) on winning nother award for his book "A Communication Ethic of Dialogic Reformation: Nicholas of Cusa on Care for Communities in Crisis", the Everett Lee Hunt Award! R5AS @degruyterbrill.bsky.social

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REFORC @reforc.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

In this work Nathan Runham indentifies Luther’s real intent behind the theologian of the cross. His intent was to recover a biblical understanding of revelation which, in turn, enables us to understand the biblical gospel of redemption. reforc.com/news/on-beco... @degruyterbrill.bsky.social

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REFORC @reforc.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Tagung zum 500-jährigen Jubiläum “Basler Reformation”, Anmeldung ist offen bis 12. Juni: tinyurl.com/nhz9dvd6

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REFORC @reforc.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who made #REFORC2026 so special! ✨ From powerful keynote sessions to meaningful connections andsi inghtful panels: here are some of our favorite moments 👇 🎥 Watch the highlight reel! Next stop: Zurich 🇨🇭, 7-9 June 2027. youtu.be/mxhy903QRfo?...

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REFORC @reforc.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

With a warm invitation to meet again in Zurich next year, we close #REFORC2026 on a high note 💫 We’re leaving, grateful for: 🔬 Brilliant scientific contributions 🤝 Meaningful personal connections 🌍 A growing, vibrant network Thank you!

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REFORC @reforc.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

#REFORC2026 closing with a powerful final keynote 💥 Birgit Meyer challenges us with: “Superstition, Idolatry, Fetishism…” ✨ A bold reflection on how early Reformed Protestantism viewed Africans, and how the idea of the “fetish” reveals the inextricable materiality of religion.

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REFORC @reforc.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Great to have you at #REFORC2026. Enjoy the last day!

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REFORC @reforc.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

#REFORC2026: Day 3 begins with inspiring panels 💡 Dive into our short paper panels exploring: 📖 Early Modern Literature & Religion ✉️ The Epistolae John Calvin Project 🖼️ Materializations of Luther in the 16th Century Let the conversations begin!

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REFORC @reforc.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

🌍 An inspiring afternoon of short paper panels brought together young and senior researchers from around the world. Through lively presentations and meaningful discussions, participants truly embodied what it means to connect academics: the driving force behind our annual conferences!

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REFORC @reforc.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

We gave it our all to create an unforgettable conference… but what do the participants think? 👀 What did they like most? 🎥Watch the video and hear it firsthand! #reforc2026 #annualconference #earlymodernchristianity #research

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REFORC @reforc.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Marie-Louise Lillywhite Wins the REFORC Book Award 2026! We asked her what the award means to her and what is so special about the book. youtu.be/0EnRAE4fLHc?... @camhistory.bsky.social

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REFORC @reforc.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

🎶 Also music is part of Early Modern Christian materiality! We are listening to Stefan Michels’ keynote, “Catching the Atmosphere: Towards a Theology of Music Writing in Early Modern Christianity.” Through both reflection and experiment, he explores how sound can be materialized through writing.

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