A educação sob a ótica dos reformadores Martinho Lutero e João Calvino: o legado da Universidade de Presbiteriana Mackenzie

Abstract

This research addresses the main aspects related to the historical trajectory of Mackenzie Presbyterian University (1952) as a legacy of the Protestant Reformation in Brazil, which seeks, based on the principles of its creation, to educate people to act in different segments of society. This research is qualitative in nature (Minayo, 2007) as it involves the understanding and interpretation of values, aspirations and attitudes, phenomena inherent to contemporary society in constant transformation, elements found from the critical analysis of sources and results obtained, seeking to obtain diverse knowledge around the study theme. For the methodology, we chose to carry out bibliographic research, analyses of documents represented in photographs, the university's own magazines: Mackenzie’s Magazine (editions 85 and 86, and Special Edition– all online). Over the course of its one hundred and fifty years, Mackenzie Presbyterian College has consolidated its educational tradition in articulation with faith and contributed significantly to higher education in Brazil. A higher education institution in its walls preserve memories related to its experiences and relationships established over time.