Introduction: The School Reformation My 5 theses link here

What is the Reformation? Think, Pair, Share Activity Who Where What Why

What is the Reformation? Revolution in Christianity that created a division in the Catholic Church known as Protestantism. Martin Luther is credited with starting this movement This movement spread across Northern Europe like a wildfire.

Why did it happen: Renaissance Increase in wealth and trade brings Renaissance. Renaissance- rebirth of classical Greek-Roman culture in Europe. The Renaissance also brought on a new type of philosophy Humanism. Humanism- individual achievements and better oneself with logic and reason. Humanism eventually spread into the realm of Christianity known as Christian Humanism….WHY?

BAD Church Practices

Good Works Can Save You! 1. Selling of Indulgences- literally buying a get out of purgatory free card for you or your dead loved ones. 2. Relics- merchants with licenses (approved by church) sold fake relics to people promising that it meant forgiveness, good fortune, and salvation. 3. Pilgrimages- a trip to a holy place like Jerusalem was also a way to attain salvation. LIKE A GOOD BUSINESS- all three are playing on the desire of the people to achieve salvation.

Critics of the Church Desiderus Erasmus- -Clergy should show people how to live good Christian life NOT provide actions and beliefs that MAY lead to salvation. In other words “Salvation can’t be achieved through external forces but only by internal forces” Laid a foundation for Martin Luther to build on

Martin Luther Monk in a Catholic Monastery Disgusted with clergy and traditional church practices, especially that of selling indulgences Look at the difference in opinion between Martin Luther and John Tetzel

Luther’s Epiphany To solve the mystery of Salvation he studied the Bible intensely. Until one day he realized the way to salvation as being???: Luther Reading Activity

95 Theses To bring discussion to his new ideas NOT TO CREATE A NEW RELIGION, Luther posted 95 theses on the Monastery door. However someone soon took his paper and his words spread uncontrollably. Why was his ideas able to diffuse so very quickly and widespread?

Printing Press

The reaction of the Church Immediately Luther is excommunicated (banned from the church) for challenging authority of Pope Pope supports indulgences Luther: “those who support indulgences are wrong” Edict of Worms Holy roman emperor bans Luther and his revolutionary ideas. Luther is forced to hide, but his word spreads all through Germany and is accepted by many local authorities and people symbolizing the beginning of the REFORMATION!

Protestants vs. Roman Catholics Major Similarities and Differences Chart Assessment: Letter to Martin Luther Activity

THE COUNTER-REFORMATION If you finish with your letter you may begin a Webquest on the introduction of the counter-reformation.