Reformation Objective: TSWU the historical forces and religious issues that sparked the Reformation.
The Early Church Video
Corruption in the Medieval Catholic Church What forms of corruption existed during the Late Middle Ages? Popes used excommunication to force monarchs to obey the Church Many priests were illiterate Many clergy broke their vows of chastity Some officials lead lives of luxury and leisure Some clergy: Charged repentant Christians to see holy remains and objects Sold church offices to the highest bidder (simony) Sold indulgences
Read 31.3 and answer the questions Ask the students these questions: What do you see? Why might this man be tied up? What is about to happen to him?What might he have done to receive such harsh punishment? Why would the church order the execution of certain individuals? Read 31.3 and answer the questions
Awarding Indulgences Video
Read Section 31.4 and answer the questions "I would never have thought that such a storm would rise from Rome over one simple scrap of paper..." (Martin Luther) Ask, What do you see? Describe the man with the scroll in his hand. What do you think he has just done? What might be written on the document that has been hung on the door of the church? What are some of the reactions to this document? What kind of person would it take to question the church? Read Section 31.4 and answer the questions
Martin Luther and the Beginning of the Reformation Why did Luther question Church practices and teachings? Troubled by idea that salvation was attainable through good works Interpreted St. Paul to mean that path to salvation was by faith alone Believed forgiveness for sins could come only from God’s mercy Angered by Tetzel’s sale of indulgence
How did his criticisms expand into an effort to form a new church? Wrote 95 Theses to start debate on Church abuses Published books and pamphlets questioning Church teachings Ideas for reform led to a new church Congregations choose their own ministries Worship of saints and holy days was considered sinful Mass conducted in German instead of Latin Clergy allowed to marry
The Spread of the Printing Press 10
Read 31.5 and answer the questions Ask, What do you see here? Why do you think a crowd has gathered around the man on the right? How is the monk on the left responding to the crowd? The man at the center of the crowd is distributing a pamphlet about Protestant ideas. Read 31.5 and answer the questions
New Religions Day 2
Lutheranism Origins Beliefs about Sin and Salvation Lutheranism was founded by Martin Luther in Germany in 1521 Beliefs about Sin and Salvation Believed Salvation was a gift from God. Received by people if they sincerely believed in Jesus, were sorry for their sins, and accepted the Bible as truth. “Justification by faith”
Lutheranism Belief about the ultimate source of authority Believed that the Bible was the only true source of religious guidance. Rejected the authority of church councils and the pope.
Martin Luther Video
Lutheranism Rituals and Worship Lutherans kept some Catholic practices Church looked much like Catholic church with altar, crucifix, and candles Similar to Catholic mass (communion, Bible readings, sermons, and hymns Prayer was in German instead of Latin Two sacraments instead of Seven
Lutheranism Community Life Emphasized strict discipline Large, Strong Families Children were taught to pray before meals and bed
Calvinism Origins Founded by John Calvin in Switzerland in 1541
Calvinism Beliefs about Sin and Salvation Predestination Idea that God already knows who will be saved in the afterlife and who will be condemned Destinies shown by behavior Those who behave well were saved Those who sinned were not
Calvinism Beliefs about the ultimate source of Authority Bible was the only source of religious guidance Communities governed according to God’s law When people sinned, they were also committing a crime
Calvinism Rituals and Worship Attend service up to 5 times a week Sermons were long No paintings, statues, or stained glass windows Used the only two sacraments in the Bible (baptism & communion) Could sing only words from the Bible
Calvinism Community Life Theocracies Communities governed by God through religious leaders Swearing, dancing, insulting people, and playing cards were not allowed Homes could be inspected to see if famlies were obeying laws
Anglicanism Origins King Henry VIII in 1534
Anglicanism Beliefs about sin and salvation Baptism would wash away original sin Justification by faith Ultimate Source of Authority Monarch was the main interpreter of the Bible Anglicans could interpret the Bible in their own way as long as they were loyal to the king or queen
Anglicanism Rituals and Worship Services were held in former Catholic Church buildings Decorations were removed Inside was painted white Hymns & services were in English instead of Latin, so everyone could take part Two sacraments Baptism Communion
Anglicanism Community Life High Church Low church Mostly wealthy Low church Middle class & working class Heresy was not a crime People could worship as they liked as long as they did not attack the monarch or the Anglican Church
The Catholic Reformation Steps toward Reform Pope Paul III (1534-1549) Led the Counter, or Catholic Reformation Promoted reform-minded cardinals to Curia Had Church abuses catalogued Called meeting at Trent to deal with the growth of Protestanism
Council of Trent (1545-1563) Defined Catholic beliefs & corrected abuses Christians need faith & good works for salvation Sale of indulgences prohibited Simony outlawed Seminaries established to train parish priests Monasteries and convents cleansed of immoral clergy
Henry VIII Indulgences 95 Theses Protestant John Calvin Bible Pope Pyramid Game Henry VIII Indulgences 95 Theses Protestant John Calvin Bible Pope
Pyramid Game Martin Luther Excommunication Faith Corruption Anglican Council of Trent Salvation