The History of The Reformed Law Academy of Kecskemét (1875–1949)
The History of The Reformed Law Academy of Kecskemét (1875–1949)

Summary/Abstract: In my study I would like to present The History of The Reformed Law Academy of Kecskemét. For centuries, the Reformed Church in Hungary operated a law academy under the wings of its ancient college. So, the question rightly arises: Why was it considered important by our church? Since Calvin, in the hearts of Reformed people there has always been an attachment to law, what is more, respect for law and legislation. We do not know how long Calvin had been pondering his career choices and what motivated him eventually to choose the legal profession. However, one thing is certain: he could not have given us his main work, Institutio – the system of Christian religion – without the knowledge of the precise and regulated system of law. “Steely new order, victorious teaching!” – writes Lajos Áprily about the Institutio in his poem Kálvin. The poet praises not the jurisconsult but the Genevan preacher… Do we need a more worthy foundation for the Reformed law academies?

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