the doctrine and sentiments of Calvin and his followers. See THEOLOGY.

Crypto-Calvinists, a name given to the favourers of Calvinism in Saxony, on account of their secret attachment to the Genevan doctrine and discipline. Many of them suffered by the decrees of the convocation of Torgnau, held in 1576. The Calvinists in their progress have divided into various branches or lesser sects.