Undoubtedly this Synod and its Canons were vital to seventeenth century Calvinism theologically and ecclesiastically. But beyond providing a four-hundredth anniversary about which church historians can write, are the Canons actually valuable for Christians today? Not surprisingly, I answer that question with a resounding, Yes!

Dr. Herman Selderhuis, the President of the Theological University in Apeldoorn, The Netherlands, will be giving a lecture titled, The History and Relevance of the Synod of Dort. Dr. Selderhuis is the author and editor of numerous books on the Reformation, including the Eerdmans Calvin Handbook, Calvin’s Theology of the Psalms, John Calvin: A Pilgrim’s Life, Martin Luther: A Spiritual Biography, and the IVP Reformation Commentary on the Old Testament Book of Psalms.

A look back at the 2019 Annual Conference, “Remembering the Canons: After 400 Years.”

We will consider the historical and theological background to the synod, examining particularly the role of Arminius.