1. Unit 3B: The Western Church AP World History Summit High School Mr. Sularz

2. The Spread of Christianity

3. The Significant role of the Medieval church Only force of unity in Western Europe. It provided basic services as well as spiritual guidance to all.Only force of unity in Western Europe. It provided basic services as well as spiritual guidance to all. Shaped the everyday life of one’s worldview and place in medieval society. Religion taken seriously.Shaped the everyday life of one’s worldview and place in medieval society. Religion taken seriously. Grew in political power:Grew in political power: Maintain unity in doctrine via a hierarchyMaintain unity in doctrine via a hierarchy Largest landowner & a wealthy institutionLargest landowner & a wealthy institution Influence the secular world (politics) by challenging the authority of kings (state) to keep the church free from interference by feudal lord.Influence the secular world (politics) by challenging the authority of kings (state) to keep the church free from interference by feudal lord.

4. Monastic movement Primary instrument of conversionPrimary instrument of conversion Saint Benedict & the Benedictine RueSaint Benedict & the Benedictine Rue Life in a MonasteryLife in a MonasteryLife in a MonasteryLife in a Monastery Function of the MonasteryFunction of the Monastery Impact of the Monastic MovementImpact of the Monastic Movement

5. The Church in medieval Life Role of the Village ChurchRole of the Village Church Social & worship centerSocial & worship center Pride of the villagePride of the village SupportedSupported Daily LifeDaily Life Role of the Village PriestRole of the Village Priest Church representative Sacraments & rituals Spiritual Guide

6. Worldly power of the church Hierarchy of the ChurchHierarchy of the Church PopePope Papal supremacyPapal supremacy High Clergy – bishops, etc.High Clergy – bishops, etc. Role in FeudalismRole in Feudalism Linked with secular rulersLinked with secular rulers Pushed for an end to feudal warfare (very un-christian)Pushed for an end to feudal warfare (very un-christian) Religious AuthorityReligious Authority Church gave sacraments & individual faith = salvation Root out heresy Cannon Laws Excommunication Interdict

7. New Preaching Orders EX. The FranciscansEX. The Franciscans Who is St. Francis? Who is St. Francis? What was his message? What was his message? How would you characterize St. Francis of Assisi, religious reformer or heretic? Explain the arguments for each side. How would you characterize St. Francis of Assisi, religious reformer or heretic? Explain the arguments for each side. Irony of the movement Irony of the movement Loyalty to the order for spiritual guidance, not the church Loyalty to the order for spiritual guidance, not the church Not a rejection of spirituality but how hierarchy had interpreted & manipulated Christian dogma Not a rejection of spirituality but how hierarchy had interpreted & manipulated Christian dogma

8. The need for Reform Entanglement with feudalism lead to problems & lesser spiritual authorityEntanglement with feudalism lead to problems & lesser spiritual authority Pope Gregory VII (1073-1085) Pope Gregory VII (1073-1085) Letters on Secular & Ecclesiastical Authority Christendom Investiture Controversy with King Henry IV of Germany Who chooses church officials? Cluniac Movement Spiritual & administrative reform full of religious vigor

9. Document Work – Medieval Church Read & analyze Documents #1-9. What is the main idea of each? What is the Point of View for each?Read & analyze Documents #1-9. What is the main idea of each? What is the Point of View for each? In groups of three, group the documents in three – four different ways.In groups of three, group the documents in three – four different ways.