University of St Andrews Reformation Studies Institute
Description
The group of scholars engaged in Reformation and associated studies are privileged to be based in St Andrews, the historical epicentre of Scotland's Renaissance and Reformation. This University, established in 1413, is the oldest in Scotland, playing a significant role during the 16th and 17th centuries as a platform for humanists and reformers to shape some of the pivotal crises of European intellectual history.
Notable figures such as John Knox, who delivered his first Protestant sermon here, and Andrew Melville, a leading ecclesiastical figure of his time and principal of St Mary’s College, have walked these hallowed halls. In the years following the Reformation, St Andrews has upheld a tradition of excellence in Reformation studies. This dedication led to the establishment of the Reformation Studies Institute in 1993, reinforcing the university's commitment to its renowned stature in this academic field.
The University of St Andrews Reformation Studies Institute has an international character, enhanced by its diverse students and robust ties with similar establishments in Europe and the USA. The Institute fosters academic growth through graduate seminars, conferences, guest lectures from renowned academics and publishes the St Andrews Studies in Reformation History.
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Founding year
1993
Contact details
KY16 9AJ
United Kingdom
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2023-09-20 13:55:13