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The Reformation. Mr. Williamson Somerville HS. An Introduction. As wealth/influence of Catholic Church grew, examples of financial/power abuse, immorality grew as well Public’s view of CLERGY (priests, monks) weakens - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
The ReformationMr. WilliamsonSomerville HS
An IntroductionAs wealth/influence of Catholic Church
grew, examples of financial/power abuse, immorality grew as well
Public’s view of CLERGY (priests, monks) weakens
Heavy taxation on poor/middle class to pay Renaissance artists (Michelangelo, etc.) causes discontent
An IntroductionIn order to raise $ to build Saint
Peter’s Basilica, Pope Leo X approved the sale of INDULGENCES
◦Pardon/Amnesty issued by the pope that people could buy to reduce a soul’s time in purgatory
In the Catholic faith, purgatory is where a soul goes to work off the “sins” they committed
An IntroductionPeople now become more devoted to
their “nation” vs. the church.◦Were citizens of a government
Popes lead lavish lives, increased fees for marriages, baptisms
Presence of the printing press starts to spread literature throughout Europe◦Humanist ideas, education, social reform
People start to question the Church!
Reformation Review – p. 450 (top) in textWhat are the factors that set the stage
for change in the Catholic Church?1.2.3.4.5.67.8.9.
Partner ChallengeImagine you and your partner are store
owners who attend religious services regularly, donates money/clothing to the Church.
You are fed up with how the Church is conducting business and see the corruption first hand.
Compose a letter (Dear…) to the church summarizing your unhappiness with how the church is moving forward. Name at least 4 specific items that you are upset with and how they are ruining your view of the church.
2 Paragraphs total, letter format please!
Martin Luther steps inMartin Luther – German monk,
professor of theology (study of religion)
1517 – Protests against the church, spreads into a full scale revolt
Saw the church as corrupt/needed immediate change
In Wittenberg, Germany he posts his arguments against the church, known as the “95 Theses”
His Argument“95 Theses” – argued against
indulgences
“95 Theses” spreads quickly given the new technology of the printing press
Church demanded he give up on his views, he refused
1521 – Pope Leo X excommunicated/expelled Luther, declared an outlaw
His ArgumentMany accepted his views/teachings
and rejected the authority of the pope
His teachings – Main Themes◦All have equal access to God through
faith/bible◦Wanted schools so children could read
the bible◦Banned confession, indulgences,
prayers to saints◦Permitted the clergy to marry
Martin Luther Video PresentationEnvironment: Describe the landscape they
see in the film clips
Activities: What activities were popular in that location as described in the film?
Social Issues: What were the issues important in each community at the time Luther was a resident?
Effect on Luther: After seeing and hearing about each location, explain how that location affected Luther's ideas and attitudes.
95 Theses ActivityUsing your partner, knowledge of Martin Luther
and your SHS student handbook, create a list of your “10 Theses”
You will use the student handbook to brainstorm a minimum of 10 grievances (15 maximum) you have with school administration/district
You will have 20 minutes to create/rank your grievances then conduct a short oral presentation from your seats explaining your conclusions
You will submit your grievances for a project grade, good luck!
His Ideas SpreadLutherans – Martin Luther’s followersNew name – Protestant after they
protested papal authority
Edict of Worms – 1521, official split between Catholics/Lutherans
Lutheranism in Germany spreads
Reformation SpreadsSwitzerland – Ulrich Zwingli, began
preaching ideas similar to Luther◦However, his reforms went further than
Luther’s
Ideas on religion viewed as radicalSupported a theocracy
◦Gov’t in which state/religion are joined and officials are religiously inspired
Reformation SpreadsJohn Calvin – born in France, trained as a
priest and lawyer, influenced by Renaissance humanists
Preached Predestination◦ Idea that God had long ago determined who
would gain “salvation”
Took root in city of Geneva, Switzerland, theocratic government
Calvinism viewed people as sinful, very strict laws on people’s behavior, church attendance is mandatory
Reformation SpreadsVenn Diagram Review
Using notes and p. 452 in text, complete the Venn Diagram by comparing/contrasting Ulrich Zwingli and John Calvin.
The goal is to have 4-5 items in each zone.
Complete with your partner, you have 7 minutes. We will review as a class.
English ReformationKing Henry VIII – sought an
annulment (cancel) his marriage since divorce was not allowed in the Catholic Church
His request was denied by the pope and decides to break away from the church
English church is now under Henry’s rule, he executes individuals resistant to change (Catholics)
English ReformationHenry orders all Catholic churches,
convents to close
Their land, wealth was taken
Secured support from nobles to start the Anglican Church (Church of England)◦Rejected most Protestant doctrines◦Much of his religion was based on
Catholic forms of worship
English ReformationBattle between Catholics and Protestants
went on for years until Queen Elizabeth created a compromise for both
Acceptable middle ground for Protestants/Catholics
Allowed English instead of Latin
Accepted moderate Protestant doctrines
Largely ended decades of religious turmoil
Counter-ReformationReform movement within the
Catholic church led by Pope Paul III
Done in response to Protestantism◦Wanted to revive moral authority◦Stop the spread of Protestantism◦End corruption
JesuitsPope recognizes a new order, Society
of Jesus or Jesuits
Founded by Ignatius of Loyola, focused on:◦Spiritual/moral discipline◦Absolute obedience to the church◦Concentrated on education by establishing
missions, schools and universities◦Job was to spread the faith around the
world/ regain ground against Protestantism
Council of Trent1545-1563 – Pope Paul III called a meeting
to examine Protestant challenges/clarify Catholic teachings
Representatives addressed corruption, training of priests, removed sale of indulgences
Rejected Protestant beliefs/argued that church could provide salvation through practices
Catholics now have renewed energy/confidence