Some observations on Calvin research with special reference to South Africa

Abstract

The aim of this article is to take a general look at contemporary Calvin research, referring especially to what happened in this respect within more or less the last twenty years: more specifically this article will concentrate on developments within the last ten years. The results of the findings are specifically related to Calvin research in South Africa. The article can, in a sense, also be seen as an attempt to convey some of the results of the latest International Calvin Research Congress of 1990 to the Calvin research community in South Africa. In this endeavour firstly some general remarks are made with regard to Calvin research: secondly current trends in Calvin research are focused upon: the third heading indicates research needs; a fourth paragraph outlines material research aids available to Calvin researchers and in a concluding paragraph a few specific remarks with regard to Calvin research in South Africa are made.