PROTESTANT REFORMATION What root words do you see in each Protestant + Reformation?
Protestant Reformation During the Renaissance, the church came increasingly under fire. Christians across Europe, at all levels of society accused the clergy of corruption and abuse.
During Medieval Times… most high clergy were nobles They competed with other nobles for land and money
ABUSES In Middle Ages Popes get caught up in worldly affairs. (secular) Fought wars to protect papal states (crusades) Hired painters and sculptors to beautify churches Sold INDULGENCES
Indulgences A lessening the time a soul would have to spend in purgatory During Middle Ages, they are sold for doing good deeds. (like going on a crusade!) By 1400’s Church is selling indulgences in exchange for gifts and money.
PROTEST! Humanists like Erasmus led the protest against indulgences
MARTIN LUTHER
PROTEST! 1517 German monk and professor who triggers revolt and asks for reform What “pushed Luther over the edge?” Pg. 347
95 Theses Arguments against indulgences and other abuses Church calls on him to recant, or give up his views. Reading- How does Luther react? Answer 1-3 after reading “Martin Luther makes his stand”
THE PRINTING PRESS The 95 Theses spread through Europe rapidly!
Excommunication The Pope demanded that Martin Luther recant (give up) his views Martin Luther refused and the Pope excommunicated him in 1521
Martin Luther’s teachings Salvation through faith alone not sacraments Rejected the idea of priests and popes He wanted everyone to read the Bible and translated it into German He banned 5 of the 7 sacraments He banned indulgences, confession, pilgrimages, and prayers to saints
FIND OUT - 346 Who is John Calvin- What did he do? List 5 ideas taught by Calvin What is Predestination?
John Calvin Effected the Reformation Salvation gained through faith alone Predestination 2 people- saints and sinners Girls receive religious training
What is Predestination? The idea that God had long ago determined who would gain salvation Two kinds of people Saints sinners
Effects of the Protestant Reformation Christianity splits (again) Warfare! 30 years war
List of Christian Churches… http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Christian_denominations
HW- Henry VIII NEWS REPORT Who is he? How is he involved in the reformation? Sec 4 – page 428