How did Henry VIII change the Church? Before Henry VIII England was Catholic. Henry wanted a divorce so he set up the Church of England. After that England was a Protestant country. This is WAY too simplistic!

How did Henry VIII change the Church? TRUE: Henry wanted a divorce TRUE: This led him to break with Rome TRUE: He set up the Church of England BUT: These are political changes. How far he changed religious practice and doctrine is more complicated. Before Henry VIII England was Catholic. Henry wanted a divorce so he set up the Church of England. After that England was a Protestant country.

Timeline homework Before your next lesson you need to look at the key events in the English reformation On one half of the timeline, note down any changes that increased Protestant strength and influence. Underneath the details of the changes, briefly note down why Henry made them. E.g. influence someone, Henry’s personal situation etc. On the other half of the timeline, note down any changes that make the Church less Protestant, or signal a return to traditional religion. Underneath the details of the changes, briefly note down why Henry made them. Use page 76-78 of the textbook to analyse religious change under Henry. Also 121 – 122 – Tilbrook – copy 111 – 112 – Hodder book – copies   To do this, make a timeline. On one half of the timeline, note down any changes that increased Protestant strength and influence anything that shows increased / remaining Catholic influence. Underneath the details of the changes, briefly note down why Henry made them. E.g. influence someone, Henry’s personal situation etc. On the other half of the timeline, note down any changes that make the Church less Protestant, or signal a return to traditional religion. Underneath the details of the changes, briefly note down why Henry made them.

Religious change under Henry VIII Events/changes that increase Protestant strength 1540 1535 1530 1547 Religious change under Henry VIII Events/changes that show increased/remaining Catholic influence