Aims and purposes

The main aims and purposes of RefoRC are :

Conferences

a) to organize regional and international conferences, lectures, summer schools etc.;
b) to organize annually an overall conference where members and external scholars have the chance to present their projects, plans, and the research results of their projects.

Research

a) to establish and effectuate new research projects as well as invigorate existing projects related to the history and theology of the Reformation era;
b) to stimulate international and interdisciplinary research;
c) to promote the exchange of scholars between RefoRC members;
d) to advance the publication of theses, conference papers and monographs.

Training

a) to organize international and innovative Master’s programs;
b) to promote student interest in pursuing graduate studies;
c) to encourage training of teachers and development of research at new institutions.

Resources

a) to raise money and shape research possibilities for under-funded students, scholars and institutions;
b) to supply project partners of Refo500 with academic input, e.g. while preparing exhibitions etc.;
c) to advise and support libraries, institutions, and individual scholars in matters related to research in the history and theology of the Reformation era;
d) to encourage a collection of digital resources.

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