Reformation Chapter 8
Lesson objective Describe Catholic Church practices which led to the Reformation efforts of Martin Luther Examine the actions of Henry VIII and Luther’s motivation for splitting with the Catholic Church
Weakening church power Wealth of the Church 2. Renaissance influenced secularism 3. Guttenberg Printing press
Criticism of Catholic Church Corrupt Popes Fathered several children Wealthy and lived luxurious lives Poorly educated Priest Not qualified to preach
Public stand against church corruption 95 Theses List of 95 problems Martin Luther's 95 theses Martin Luther Public stand against church corruption 95 Theses List of 95 problems Selling of Indulgence “selling forgiveness” Funds for Church
Martin Luther’s Teaching Teaching of Church Martin Luther’s Teaching Salvation through good works Priest needed to interpret bible determines what they want the people to know Salvation through faith God forgives 2. People can have different interpretation of bible Think for themselves IMPACT Decreased Church POWER/INFLUENCE Authority of Church not found in bible 2. New Denomination: Lutherans
Rebellion against serfdom Protestant Response to Luther Rebellion against serfdom Protestant German Princes supported Luther Became Protestants 3. Weaken Catholic Church To take over their land 4. War Catholics started war Charles V reclaim power and land Over 100,000 deaths
Wanted annulment (divorce) Pope refused 3. Started own Church Henry VIII Frist Marriage Catherine of Aragon Daughter: Mary 2. Needed male heir Wanted annulment (divorce) Pope refused 3. Started own Church Anglican Church Same Catholic policies except… Divorces 4. Married a total of 6 times Catherine of Aragon Annulment 2. Anne Boleyn Executed Daughter Elizabeth 3. Jane Seymore Married (24 hours after Boleyn’s execution) Son, Edward Died 2 weeks after birth
nailing 95 theses to church door Martin Luther nailing 95 theses to church door
Reformation spread: John Calvin Studied theology theology: is the study of questions about God influenced by Martin Luther Calvinism: Protestant Leader Main idea 1: God’s will is absolute, predestination: no matter what people do, the outcome of their life is already planned Main Idea 2: kings nor bishops should control the church congregations should individuals to run the church