Reformation Studies, Latin, and the H. Henry Meeter Center

In this episode of Christ the Center, Camden Bucey speaks with Dr. David Noe, pastor of Reformation Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids and former faculty member at Calvin University. They discuss Dr. Noe’s work at the H. Henry Meeter Center for Calvin Studies, focusing on his recent workshop and the enduring significance of classical studies for understanding the Reformed theological tradition. Join us as we discuss the importance of Latin scholarship, the influence of classical authors on Reformation thought, and the challenges and rewards of engaging with historical theological texts. This conversation highlights the value of communal learning and the timeless relevance of studying foundational Christian doctrines in their original languages. Dr. Noe is also the Latin editor for the Confessional Presbyterian Journal, and his online pedagogy for Latin, Greek, and Classics generally can be found at LatinPerDiem.com, MossMethod.com, and AdNavseam.com. Chapters 00:00:07 Introduction 00:03:13 Working with Other Scholars 00:11:12 A Recent Latin Workshop at the Meeter Center 00:20:08 Seeing Scholarship in Process 00:24:09 Imitating the Education of the Reformers 00:34:33 Day 1: Cicero, Seneca, Lactantius 00:41:48 Day 2: Augustine, Bernard of Clairveaux, Thomas Aquinas 00:49:01 Day 3: Lorenzo Valla, Guillaume Bude, and Erasmus 00:54:31 Day 4: Calvin 00:56:53 Day 5: Vermigli 00:59:21 Daily Disciplines 01:07:01 Latin Per Diem 01:12:22 Conclusion Participants: Camden Bucey, David Noe