2. Entrance Slip: What invention helped the renaissance Spread to Northern Italy?

3. The Protestant Reformation (1450-1565)

4. Definitions Protest- to strongly object to Reformation- to change or revise

5. Protestant Reformation This was a time period when many Catholic clergymen and political leaders joined together to protest the Catholic Church, eventually breaking away from it

6. Many protests and reforms were sparked by the philosophies of the Renaissance Individualism – with the focus on individual ability, people started to question the need for a priest and/or pope to communicate to God Secularism – With the focus on non-religious explanations and leaders, people began to question the role of the Church; Humanism –ancient scholarship promotes questioning How could each philosophy spark reform within the Catholic Church?

7. I. The Church’s Problems Popes used excommunication as a way to force monarchs to obey Priest were illiterate Clergy broke their vows of chastity Officials lead lives of luxury Sold Church offices Sold indulgences Heavily taxed

8. Protestant Reformation  Prior to the Reformation all Christians were Roman Catholic  The [REFORM]ation was an attempt to CHANGE the Catholic Church  People like Martin Luther wanted to get rid of the corruption and restore the people’s faith in the church

9. A. Martin Luther (1483-1546)

10. Martin Luther  Monk – studies Catholic religion  He became troubled over the possibility of not going to heaven  He turned to the Bible, and confession for comfort  In the Bible he found the answer he was looking for

11. Romans 1:17 “The righteous shall by his faith.” Luther realized that only faith (in the ultimate goodness of Jesus), not good deeds, could save a person. No good works, rituals, etc. would save a person if they did not believe.

12.  A list of things he thought were wrong with the Catholic Church (95 Complaints)  He criticized:  The Power of the Pope  The Extreme Wealth of the Church  Indulgences (Catholic concept of Salvation)

13.  Gutenberg’s Printing Press made it possible for Luther to spread his beliefs  Posted his 95 Theses on Church doors in Germany  Gained support from people and criticism from Church

14. Martin Luther PBS You will now watch a PBS version about the impact of Martin Luther’s 95 thesis. Make sure to answer the video questions as you go along.

15.  Some Local German Churches accepted Luther’s ideas  Supported by German Princes who issued a formal “protest” against the Church for suppressing the reforms  The reformers came to be known as [PROTEST]ants - Protestants  Then philosophies on religion spread like wild fire.

17. Puritan Hugeunots Presbyterian

18. Learning Stations: You will now explore some of the protestant views on religion. You will be learning about: -Calvinism -Lutheranism -Anglicanism -Anabaptism You will fill out a graphic organizer while reading about these.

19. Martin Luther - beliefs Salvation by faith alone, not by good works Clergy could marry Source of Authority was the Bible (should be translated into different Languages so uneducated could participate.) Rituals: Held in former church, they sang hymns, everyone given bread and wine Two Sacraments: Baptism and Communion Strong family ties.

20. John Calvin Predestination Bible must be followed. Strong tie between religion and government. If you sin you should be held accountable by church and state. Theocracy - No singing, dancing, gambling, drinking etc. You house could be searched for these items. Worshipped in church 5 times a week, long sermons, answered questions by minister.

21. Anglicanism Henry VIII wanted divorce, his wife could not produce heir. The church refused to grant him a divorce. He split from them. Salvation by faith alone, not good works Source of Authority: King of England and Bible Same as Catholicism but service in vernacular and church plain. As long as obedient to queen and king could do what they wanted.

22. Anabaptist Rebels that wanted reform Sin is everywhere, to be saved you must be secluded and avoid the world Source of power: Bible - strict interpretation Meet in home, no religious icons, Baptism only for adults No government rules.

23. Exit Slip Outcomes Compare and Contrast 2 Protestant religions discussed today.