1. How many different types of clerics (religious people) can you identify?  Who is missing?  starter activity

2. How far did Wolsey improve the Church? TBAT evaluate the extent to which Wolsey reformed the Ch  Learning objectives  Key words: pluralism doctrine

3.  Your task Review p.4-10 ( you only have 5 minutes). You teacher will give you a quick factual knowledge quiz.

4.  Your task Read p.49-50 and under the heading, ‘Anti-clericalism’ note as many examples as you can of people becoming increasingly critical of the Church  Study Source E (p.49), from Luther’s famous 95 Theses. Which of these issues may have been especially relevant to the Church in Tudor England?

5. Study the information on p.50-1 and in two columns note down evidence that Wolsey was an effective reformer and that Wolsey was either ineffective or corrupt  Read Source F. What are Marshall’s views on Wolsey as a Church leader? What evidence do you have to support or challenge these views?

6.  Homework Produce a fact file on Martin Luther (German Protestant Reformer). Include the following sections: Early life and background Key events in his adult life Key ideas contained in 95 Theses Impact of his ideas  Key quotes and interpretations by historians

7. To what extent would you say Wolsey was a successful reformer of the medieval Church? Use evidence of his successes and failures as well as views of historians to write a judgement for today’s lesson  Do you think the drive for reform came more from Wolsey and the people of England or from abroad?

8. How far did Wolsey improve the Church? TBAT evaluate the extent to which Wolsey reformed the Ch  Learning objectives  Key words: pluralism doctrine