1. Religion and Science

2. Evolution vs “Intelligent Design
Christianity gains a global presence for the first time
The Scientific Revolution offered a different approach to the world
Tension grows between religion and science in the Western World

3. Christianity and Science Gains Popularity
The Scientific Revolution created a new cultural encounter between science and religion
Science became almost a new religion to some people and became part of the definition of global modernity
Europeans were the central players, but they did not act alone

4. The Globalization of Christianity
The protestant reformation splits the church starting in 1517
Luther’s ideas provoked a massive division in Catholicism
Protestant revolution attracted many woman without being granted a greater role.

5. The Reformation Spreads
Printing press helps spread the reformation at a much more rapid pace
As it spread, Protestantism splintered into competing churches
Religious differences makes Europe's political system more fractured

6. The Catholics Strike Back

7. Continued….
The Reformation encouraged skepticism toward the authority and tradition of the Catholic church
The Protestant Revolution made a habit of independent thinking which lead to all religions being challenged.

8. Christianity Spreads Outward
Conquests in the new world help spread Christianity to the far reaches of the world
Imperialistic countries such as Spain helps make Globalization possible

9. Conquests turns to Conversion
Spanish America became receptive to the conquering religion due to the massive population collapse.
Europeans claim absolute religious truth, However blending of religions became common

10. China and the Jesuits
Christianity makes its way to China through the powerful Ming and Qing Dynasties.
Jesuits targeted the Chinese elites, but no mass conversion occurred
Missionaries found that they couldn’t offer much that the Chinese needed

11. Change in Afro-Asian Cultural Traditions
African Religion followed Slavery into America
African Forms of Christianity develops including divination, dream interpretation, visions, and spirit possession
Europeans suppressed these as sorcery

12. Expansion and Renewal in the Islamic World
Continued spread of Islam depended on wandering holy men, scholars, and traders
Orthodox Muslims became increasingly more offended by the blending of Islamization
Most well known Islamic renewal movement was the period of Wahhabism

13. China.. Again
Chinese and Indian’s cultural/religious change wasn’t nearly as dramatic as Europe’s
Ming and Qing’s still operated on the framework of Confucius
New thinking and debate did occur in China

14. India: Bridging the Hindu and Muslim Divide
Several separate movements brought Hindu’s and Muslims together in new forms of religious expression
From this Sikhism grows and gains popularity
Sikhism is a blend of Islam and Hinduism