1. Chapter 14 Section 3 Protestant Reformation
Mr. Schoff
Global History I

2. OA What was the Protestant Reformation?
Read “Comparing Viewpoints” on page 349 and answer the questions that follow
Fun Fact: Diet of Worms does NOT mean what you think…anyone know what it DOES mean?

3. Roman Catholic Church During the Renaissance
During the Renaissance, the Roman Catholic Church faced serious problems
Popes fought wars for power and land
They lived a rich lifestyle and acted like kings instead of God’s representatives on Earth
The Church increased its fees for religious services such as marriage and baptism
It also sold indulgences
An indulgence forgave a person for his or her sins and allowed entrance into heaven
Middle Ages – handed out only for good deeds, like going on a crusade
By the late 1400s, they could be bought in exchange for money gifts to the Church
By the 1500s, many Christians wanted to reform the Church

4. Martin Luther
A German monk named Martin Luther wrote 95 arguments against indulgences – 95 Theses
He believed that Christians reach heaven only through faith in God
Because of his radical views and outspoken ideas, Luther was excommunicated and declared an outlaw
He became even more radical, urging Christians to reject the authority of Rome
Diet of Worms
However, the ideas of Martin Luther spread through Europe
Luther was a hero to many
His actions began what became the Protestant Reformation
His followers set up the Lutheran Church
called Protestants

5. Peasants’ Revolt Many peasants followed Luther
Hoped to gain his support for social and economic change
1524, Peasants’ Revolt erupts across Germany
Want an end to serfdom
Luther, however, stresses the importance of social order and respect for political authority
Peasants grew more violent
Nobles suppress rebellion, killing tens of thousands and leaving thousands more homeless

6. John Calvin John Calvin was another important reformer
Like Luther, Calvin believed that Christians could reach heaven only through faith in God
Calvin also believed that people were born sinners
He preached predestination, the idea that God decided long ago who would go to heaven
His followers lived strict, disciplined lives
Calvinism spread to Germany, France, Scotland, and England

7. Martin Luther vs. John Calvin
Did not believe in sale of indulgences
Believed Christians reached heaven only through faith in God
Did not believe that priests had special powers
Ideas spread to northern Germany and Scandinavia
Followers later called themselves Protestants
Believed Christians reached heaven only through faith in God
Believed people are born sinners
Preached predestination
Ideas spread to Germany, France, Holland, England, and Scotland
Led a community in Switzerland

8. Martin Luther
John Calvin

9. Summarize
Please summarize what you have learned today in 1-3 sentences