TEST: CHAPTER 13-Friday!!!
The Protestant Reformation By Thursday… Read Sections 3+4 of Chapter 13 Martin Luther- Initial Cause of “Schism” “Individual Impact” -John Calvin (Switzerland Reformation) -Sec 4- Explosion of Sects -Henry the VIII (English Reformation) -Mary Tudor, Elizabeth - Ignatius of Loyola (Catholic Reform) Optional- 2 Crash Courses: Ren / Ref
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 secular affairs. Fought wars to protect papal states (crusades) Hired painters and sculptors to beautify churches Sold INDULGENCES
Indulgences Indulgence (in the Roman Catholic Church): pardon for sins committed during a person’s lifetime 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”
Excommunication The Pope demanded that Martin Luther recant (give up) his views Martin Luther refused and the Pope excommunicated him in 1521
THE PRINTING PRESS The 95 Theses spread through Europe rapidly!
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
John Calvin Effected the Reformation Salvation gained through faith alone Predestination 2 people- saints and sinners How to run a Protestant church Girls receive religious training
What is Predestination?
Effects of the Protestant Reformation Christianity splits (again…and a lot!) Warfare! 30 years war
List of Christian Churches… http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Christian_denominations Some Larger Common Denominations: http://www.religionfacts.com/christianity/branches
SOME FAVORITES… LATTER-DAY SAINTS QUAKERS AMISH PENTACOSTALISM ANGLICAN JEHOVAH’S WITNESS ANABAPTISTS
THERE IS NO LONGER RELIGIOUS UNITY IN EUROPE!!!!