1. Section 4-The Reform Continues

2. Calvin Continues the Reformation
John Calvin- Published Institutes of the Christian Religion (1536)
Expressed ideas about God, salvation, and human nature
Summary of Protestant theology and religious beliefs
Calvinism-Religion based on John Calvin’s teachings

3. Calvin Continues the Reformation
Predestination-God has known since the beginning of time who he wants to save
These people were called the “elect”
Theocracy-Government controlled by religious leaders

4. Other Protestant Reformers
Anabaptists “Meaning baptize again”
Protestant group who believe people should only be baptized as adults
Believed church and state should be separate and they should not fight in wars

5. Catholic Reformation
Catholic Reformation-A process of renewing the Catholic Church from within
Jesuits-Society of Jesus created by the Pope in 1540 A.D.
3 Focuses-
Founded schools in Europe
Convert non-Christians to Catholicism
Stop the spread of Protestantism

6. Catholic Reformation
Pope Paul III takes four steps to reform the Catholic Church
Investigated the selling of indulgences
Approved the Jesuit order
Used inquisitions to seek out heretics (non-believers)
Called for church leaders to meet at the Council of Trent

7. Catholic Reformation
Council of Trent-Meeting where Catholic cardinals and bishops agreed on several doctrines in response to the Reformation
Only the churches interpretation of the Bible is correct
Anyone who tries to interoperate it is a heretic
Salvation is achieved by good works and faith
Christian life should be guided by church traditions and the bible
Indulgences are valid expressions of faith