The 16th century Reformation has been considered by many as the most significant event in the history of Christianity after Pentecost. John Calvin, the greatest reformer after Martin Luther was undoubtedly the most scholarly and the most systematic proponent of the reformed faith which has lasting impact on the socio-religious and political life of the west, as well as global Christianity till today. Rev. Prof. Vanlalnghaka Ralte Principal, Aizawl Theological College In our today's world as we are facing numerous destructive forces including the outbreak of Covid-19, there is an urgent need to re-visit the theology of John Calvin, which makes us aware of the fact that God's sovereign love and power is not just a matter of past history but a reality of the present and future. Contents Part A INTRODUCTION : METHODOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS Chapter I Historical Context/Background of Reformation Chapter II Geneva City and Reformation in the City Chapter III Life and Works of John Calvin Chapter IV Formative Factors/Sources of Calvin's Theology Chapter V Hermeneutical Concerns Part B JOHN CALVIN'S THEOLOGICAL THOUGHTS Chapter VI Authority of Scripture Chapter VII Doctrine of Knowledge of God Chapter VIII Doctrine of Sovereignty of God Chapter IX Doctrine of the Person and Work of Christ/ Christology Chapter X Doctrine of the Person and Work of the Holy Spirit/Pneumatology Chapter XI Doctrine of Trinity Chapter XII Doctrine of Man and Sin/Theological Anthropology Chapter XIII Doctrine of Salvation/Soteriology Chapter XIV Doctrine of the Church/Ecclesiology Chapter XV Ministry of the Church Chapter XVI Doctrine of Sacraments Chapter XVII Doctrine of the Christian Hope/ Eschatology Part C JOHN CALVIN'S SOCIAL THOUGHT Chapter XVIII Socio-Economic and Political Thought Part D CONTEXTUAL RELEVANCE OF JOHN'S CALVIN THEOLOGY Chapter XIX Calvin's Theology: Its Contextual Relevance & Conclusion Bibliography Rev. Prof. H. Vanlalauva has been associated with the theological education under the Senate of Serampore College (University) since 1977. He served for some years (2004-2009) as Senator of Serampore College (University) and member of the Senate Executive Committee. In 2011 when the Research Department of the Senate/SATHRI was shifted from Bangalore to Serampore; he served as the first Dean till his retirement in 2014. His academic interest is in the field of Reformation theology particularly in the theology of John Calvin. Even after his retirement, he had been teaching as Adjunct Professor in the Aizawl Theological College till 2021. In addition to this book, he has written and edited the following theological books: Doctrine of God (2007), Lectures in Christian Doctrines (2018), Doing Mission in India (2012), God of Life: Lead us to Justice and Peace (2013), Methodological Issues in Theological Research: An Exploration, Volume I & II (2013 & 2014).