atmosphere for learning, the building of the Academy was his dream and became his
major educational achievement in the city of Geneva.
Because 16th century students needed to be prepared for the new world, there was
a need for curriculum change. The students were required to read many of the prominent
Greek and Roman authors in the ancient languages but the student learned theology,
Hebrew, poetry, dialectic and rhetoric, physics, and mathematics as well. Calvin wish to
graduate a well rounded scholar who could take his or her place in society.
All people were to work to their potential at their job because in doing their job
they would honor God. Teachers were especially important. Those who taught would
affect the quality of education. Calvin worked to provide teacher training and support. He
believed that the teaching office was a special calling from God and education was a
means to prepare the young person for his or her calling.