02/07/2026 17:20 - 19:30

HALL: Pola - A101

Contact: Rouwendal P.

Chair: Kater M., Rouwendal P.

The Reformed view of human nature is often summarized as "total depravity." This is the T in the acronym TULIP, which is often presented as a concise representation of Reformed doctrine. However, TULIP was not used as such until the 20th century. Is it a correct summary of classical Reformed doctrine, or a later (mis)interpretation of it? This panel examines what the classical Reformed view of humanity was, what its sources were, how it relates to the view of humanity held by other Christian denominations, how it has developed, and what its consequences are for, for example, preaching, pastoral care, psychology, and education. It focuses on redefining Reformed anthropology for the present day, in relation to classical Reformed and Christian sources.