Calvin and Institutions Calvin dids: synthesis creates system of practice (new ins. of Protestant reformed church) Institutional Purpose: STOP farther change Ex: today- public education (way of doing school) In Protestant: constant state of change Before Calvin: change After Calvin: very little change Synth: this is a complete system can?t change Set example with Geneva System that produces same thing over and over English Reformation Henry VIII Idea: matter of state; ALL political Evidence Requested an annul, denied for pope Succession of acts by parliament Dissolved monasteries Gave to low prices to key members Parliament Have parliament in favor of separating from church Retained tradition of Catholic To what extent was the English Church Protestant?