The Reformation World History Mr. Pack
The Reformation The Reformation- Religious reform movement against Catholic Church in 16th century Europe Protestantism- to protest
The Reformation Martin Luther- German monk, wrote the 95 theses in 1517 that started a movement rejecting the authority of the pope. Also founder of Lutheranism. Disliked the selling of indulgences- lessening the time a soul would spend in purgatory.
Martin Luther
St Peter’s Basilica Rome (indulgences)
The Reformation Luther’s words appeal to many Nobles like the idea of ending papal supremacy (sending money to rome) Seizing church property Wars of Religion occur
The Reformation Peace of Augsburg- Charles V (H.R.E.) allows each German prince to decide which religion (catholic or Lutheran) would be followed in his lands. John Calvin- sets up a theocracy (government run by church leaders) in Geneva. Calvinists believe in Predestination, which means that God determined long ago who would gain salvation.
John Calvin
The Reformation Henry VIII- request annulment of marriage to Catherine of Aragon (no male heirs), Pope refuses Henry breaks from church, forms church of England (Anglican church.) Act of Supremacy- Henry is head of the church, seizes catholic land in England redistributes to nobles.
Henry VIII
The Reformation Counter-reformation- pope tries to revive moral authority of the church, appoints reformers to end church corruption Council of Trent- reaffirms catholic beliefs, condemns Protestantism, abolishes certain abuses by the church.
Council of Trent painting 1700
The Reformation Lasting effects -Many Protestant churches were formed and flourished -undermined the authority and power of the pope, catholic church slowly removed from politics -led to the rise of stronger kings and countries that were no longer affiliated with the church