The Scottish Reformation Society

The Scottish Reformation Society was founded in 1851. This followed a very large public meeting in December 1850, which was a protest against the re-establishment of the Roman Catholic hierarchy in England. The original constitution of the Society set out its objectives as being "to resist the aggressions of Popery; to watch the designs and movements of its promoters and abettors; and to diffuse sound Scriptural teaching and information on the distinctive tenets of Protestantist and Popery". To these aims, the Society had maintained and promoted a faithful witness to the present time.

Over the years, smaller bodies such as the Scottish Protestant Alliance, the Scottish Women's Protestant Union and - much later - the Protestant Institute of Scotland have been incorporated into the Society. The last of these was a major step in the development of the Society.

The Protestant Institute was found in 1860, one the 300th anniversary of the Scottish Reformation. It owned the property at 17 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, which housed the Institute, a teaching centre and the offices of the Scottish Reformation Society up until recently.

Discussions took place over several years, in the early 1960s. This culminated in an agreement in 1964 to incorporate the two bodies under the style and title of the Scottish Reformation Society. All assets and property of the Protestant Institute were transferred into the new, combined body.

Opportunity was taken at this time to examine the Constitution of both of the former bodies. In the wake of this, a new Constitution was written and approved by the Committee and the Annual General Meeting of the Society held in 1965. A further update of the Constitution has taken place in February 28th, 1992

Aims & Objectives

The Society is established tp promote a witness to the Reformation: Its History; Theology; Principles; and the continuing work of Reformation

This work is done through lectures on these aspects of the Reformation; Study Conferences; video* and tape ministry by the Secretary/Lecturer and from time to time visiting speakers. Literature work also forms an important part of this ministry. This ministry is evangelistic as it seeks to win men and women to the doctrines of grace and the fellowship of the true Gospel.

* A list of video tapes will be available in the merchandise area of the site.