3. What is the Reformation? An attempt to reform Christianity Led to many new forms of Christianity called Protestant Led to religious division in Western Europe
4. Early Reformation Leaders Martin Luther German Priest Wrote the 95 Theses John Wycliffe Considered first Protestant Translated Bible into English Wanted to remove Church property in England John Huss Influenced by Wycliffe’s ideas Converted many Czechs who tied Catholicism to their rulers
5. 95 Theses List of theological ideas created by Martin Luther Meant as an invitation to debate Went against the idea of indulgences Copies quickly spread through Europe Reached Italy within a year
6. New Forms of Christianity Lutherans Founded by Martin Luther Anglicans Church of England Calvinists Founded by John Calvin Predestination Anabaptists Adult Baptism
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8. Reaction of the Church Counter-Reformation/Catholic Reformation Council of Trent Declared Need for some reform; no more absent Bishops Formation of the Jesuits Influence in Education Start of the Roman Inquisition
9. Religious Wars The Peasants War Largest Rebellion before the French Revolution Poor Germans argued using ideas from Lutheranism Eighty Years War Revolt of the Netherlands from Spain Converted conquered areas to Calvinism
10. Religious Wars Thirty Years War Started when the Holy Roman Emperor tried to make the Empire Catholic 15% to 30% of German population killed Last of the major religious wars in Europe French Wars of Religion 1562 to 1598 Conflict between Huguenots and Catholics Huguenots were eventually granted some rights
11. Why did the Reformation take place? The Printing Press Vernacular Bible Corruption in the Church Sale of indulgences Conflict between Kings and the Pope New Ideas of the Renaissance Humanism
12. Writing Assignment Pretend you are Martin Luther or a Catholic Bishop Depending on your role write a criticism or defense of selling indulgences Two paragraphs five to eight sentences each.
