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THE PROTESTANT
REFORMATION
Understanding the Religious Divisions
in Europe
Renaissance circa 1400-1600s
� Ends Dark Ages / Middle Age
� Starts in Northern Italy
� Rebirth of art, literature, architecture,
philosophy, technology, science, and music.philosophy, technology, science, and music.
� Challenges Catholic Church’s power.
Renaissance- Humanist Movement
� Revival of Ancient Greek and Roman cultures
� Books from these cultures were lost for many
years
� Studied Ancient history, art, poetry, � Studied Ancient history, art, poetry,
philosophy, science, and literature
� Made improvements
� Everyone wanted to be a “Renaissance Man”
Architecture
Renaissance Art
Famous People- Da Vinci, Medici,
Michelangelo, Luther, Shakespeare
Do Now
� Create a list of as many different religions as
you can.
CHRISTIANITYDivisions
� Roman Catholic � Protestant
- Lutheranism
- Anglican/Church of England
Episcopalian
Baptist Baptist
Methodist
Pentecostal
- Calvinism
Presbyterian
Reformed
Different Religions of the World
Causes of the Reformation
� Social- The Renaissance thinkers challenge
Catholic Church.
� Political- Many kings resented the Pope.
� Economic- Kings, princes, and merchants � Economic- Kings, princes, and merchants
had to pay taxes to the Catholic Church.
� Religion- Corruption in Catholic Church.
October 31st 1517
Martin Luther nails his 95 Theses to a church door in Wittenberg, Germany.Germany.
Luther’s Problems with the Church
� Indulgences- Priests sold forgiveness of sins
� Corruption in Church-widespread immoral widespread immoral behavior
� Pope and priests had too much power
Quotes from the 95 Theses
� “Every truly repentant Christian has a right to
full remission of penalty and guilt, even
without letters of pardon.” – Martin Luther
� Explain this quote.
Diet of Worms and the Edict of Worms
Luther’s Response to Excommunication
Various Translations Printing Press
Summary of Luther’s Teachings
� Personal
relationship with
God
� Everyone should
read the Bible
� Faith alone is
enough for salvation
The Spread of the Reformation Ideas
� Many Germans separate from the Catholic
Church.
� People read scriptures in native languages.
� Conflicts develop between Catholics and � Conflicts develop between Catholics and
Protestants.
� The challenge to the Church’s authority
spreads throughout Europe.
� New branches of Protestant faiths start.
New Branches of Protestants
� Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I- Church of
England
� John Calvin- Calvinists, Huguenots-
Predestination Predestination
� John Knox- Presbyterians
� Anabaptists- Break into Baptists, Amish, and
Mennonites
� Quakers
Thirty Years War- Protestants rebel
against Catholics.
Protestants in Europe
Henry VIII Starts the Church of England
(Anglican)
� King Henry VIII asks the Pope for a divorce.
� Pope says no to divorce.
King Henry VIII starts � King Henry VIII starts the Church of England.
Queen Elizabeth solidifies Church of
England
� 2nd Act of Supremacy
� Powerful Monarch
� Strengthens British Empire
� Most of Great Britain became Protestant
Catholic Response: The Catholic
Reformation
� Council of Trent- made changes to the Church.
� Formation of Jesuits-group dedicated to increasing number of Catholics.
� Spanish Inquisition-continues
The Long Term Effects / Legacy
� Divisions of the Protestant branch of Christianity
� Numerous conflicts over religion.
� People are encouraged to read the Bible.
� Reading encouraged free thinking.� Reading encouraged free thinking.
� Luther sets an example by challenging the
Church’s authority.