1. Martin Luther challenges the Church
The Reformation
Martin Luther challenges the Church

2. Reformation
What:
A religious reform movement which starts in GERMANY ( )
Why important:
Leads to the development of new religions & forever changes European society

3. Roman Catholic Church
Dominated European religious life by 10th century
Renaissance emphasis on secularism, individualism & humanism challenged Church authority

4. Christianity
Roman Catholic
Protestant

5. Critics of the Catholic Church
Claimed leaders were corrupt
Senior Priests often lived in luxury, fought wars & patronized the arts
Lower level clergy were poorly educated, could often barely read or teach
Others broke vows by gambling, marrying & drinking

6. Past Challenges to the Church
John Hus
Challenged Roman Catholic Church
Burned at staked in 1415

7. Church Faces Financial Problems
Church needed money
Pope Leo X put Johann Tezel in charge of selling indulgences

8. Tezel Reading