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Olivier Labarthe is an Associate Researcher at the University of Geneva with a focus on Reformation-era theological texts. His career has been deeply intertwined with the National Protestant Church of Geneva, where he served as pastor, Consistory member, and moderator of the Compagnie des pasteurs. He held leadership roles in organizations like DM-Échange et Mission (1999-2004) and the Geneva Cooperation Federation (1995-2013).
- Specializes in editing and analyzing 16th-century Protestant writings
- Collaborated with the Institute of Reformation History (ISR) in Zurich
- Co-editor of Farel's printed works and Calvin's theological responses
His editorial projects include the Traités messins (2009, 2018), a third volume containing Farel's Lettres naturelles (2023), and foundational liturgical texts like La manière et façon (1533). Recent work in 2024 involved reconstructing Bern's 1529 religious ordinances within Farel's printed works. His research spans theological polemics, liturgical development, and historical document analysis during the Protestant Reformation.
As President of the MHR (Modern Humanities Research Association?) from 1988-2023, he advanced scholarly access to Reformation-era texts. His collaborations with Reinhard Bodenmann (ISR) and contributions to the Droz publishing house demonstrate sustained engagement with academic networks.
