1. BELLWORK: 12/5
What is classicism? How was this represented in Renaissance culture?
What is skepticism?
THINKER: A major theme in Renaissance literature was the government and how a King should rule; specifically, would it be better to rule through fear or love. So what do you think? As a leader, is it better to be feared or loved by your people? Explain!
When you are done with bellwork, finish your note worksheet on Renaissance Literature from Monday!

2. Renaissance Literature
Machiavelli
Shakespeare
Stressed ideas of emotions, complexity, individualism, humanism
Showed importance of the vernacular!
Between 1590 and 1613 he wrote 37 plays that are still preformed around the world
Machiavelli, wrote “The Prince”– advised kings on how to rule
Within the Machiavellian way of thinking, people questioned the corruption of the government & church
He argued it was better to be feared as a leader.

3. Shakespeare’s contribution to English

4. The Protestant Reformation
How skepticism, humanism, and education changed the church!

5. Let’s review!
Before we study church Reformation & challenges to their power… Let’s review!  Brainstorm a list of problems people had with the church. Which do you feel was the most problematic???

6. Reformation: The Origins
Reformation: ( ) a change in the Church’s ways of practicing and teaching Christianity.
Causes:
Corruption of the pope & clergy
Discontent over Church policies and practices
Indulgences, mistranslation of Bible, threats
Church authority over society
Economic, military & political power

7. Religion is a good concept, but the people running it are corrupt!
THE MAIN IDEA!!!
Religion is a good concept, but the people running it are corrupt!

8. The Protestant Reformation
In Germany, the movement for reform led to a split in the Church = Protestantism.
The Protestant Reformation; led by Martin Luther.
Luther was a monk and professor that criticized the power and corruption of the Catholic church in 1517.
Famous for his “95 Theses” that criticized church practices

10. 95 Theses: Luther’s Criticisms
Indulgences: paying for forgiveness.
The Bible was only in Latin: this allowed the pope to translate it however he wanted.
Luther’s supporters became known as Protestants because they protested against the church.

11. 95 Theses: Luther’s Criticisms
Baptism
Powers of clergy
Removing sin
Punishment for heresy
Use of confession

12. Sale of Indulgences

13. Martin Luther Reading/Wkst
Since Martin Luther was the most famous reformist we are going to read about his changes and conflicts within the Catholic church.
As you read, you must fill out this graphic organizer.
I will check them for points once you are finished.

14. December 6th: No bellwork today!
Spend the first portion of class finishing your reading and worksheet on Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation.
Remember to summarize/simplify the information!
The last box is most important! Focus on the effects! What does he help change?
Be ready to discuss soon…….

16. Effects of Reformation

17. Effect #1: Change of Church Practices
Bible & religious services conducted in vernacular
Limitations on church collection of taxes
Separation of church & state (secularism)
End of the Inquisition

18. Effect #2: New Religions Created
Protestantism (eventually Lutheranism)
Faith in Christ & personal worship > works required by church
Authority??? = Bible > Pope
Church & state are separate
Calvinism
God has pre-determined path for everyone; theocracy (church-run state)
Democratic structure
Anglican
Monarch is the head of church
Church of England

21. Christian factions in the U.S.
Why is Anglican missing???

22. Effect #3: Catholic Reformation
Power was threatened by Protestant’s increasing popularity
Catholic Church establishes council to change their practices:
Eliminated indulgences
Established seminaries to teach people about religion  individual practice!
Introduced censorship

23. Crash Course: Protestant Reformation
How did the Protestant Reformation change corrupt church practices? List three ways!
In your opinion, what was Martin Luther’s biggest accomplishment? Why?

24. December 6th: No bellwork today!
What were Luther’s complaints in 95 Theses?
How did the Catholic Church respond to Luther?
How did the Protestant Reformation change corrupt church practices? List three ways!
THINKER: In your opinion, what was Martin Luther’s biggest accomplishment? Why?