protestant reformation unit 3, sswh 9 d. how did life change during the renaissance and reformation?
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Protestant ReformationUnit 3, SSWH 9 d
How did life change during the Renaissance and Reformation?
SSWH 9 dAnalyze the impact of the Protestant Reformation; include the ideas of Martin Luther and John Calvin.
Protestant Reformation =“Religious Reform”
• Renaissance: emphasized the secular & individuality (challenged Church authority)• Rulers challenge Church’s political power• Critics claimed leaders in the Church were
corrupt (living extravagantly, fathered children, married, drank, gambled, & poorly educated) p. 423- 441
• Friar Johann Tetzel sold indulgences (forgiveness for the punishment of their sins) to congregation• Selling indulgences: people could
buy their way into heaven• 95 Theses: Martin Luther posted
95 arguments against Johann Tetzel’s actions & the church
Luther’s Ideasp.424-427• People could win salvation only
by faith in God’s gift of forgiveness• All church teachings should be
clearly based on the words of the Bible• All people with faith are equal
Impact of the Reformation• Followers of Martin Luther called
Lutherans• The princes who protected Luther
/protested against Pope = “Protestants”• Churches that practiced non-Catholic
ways = Protestants• Peace of Augsburg: meeting to stop
fighting bet. Catholics & Protestant princes p.440
•Meeting allowed princes to choose the type of church for their state•Protestantism broke into
several diff. church branches•Govts. quarreled over what
church people should follow
John Calvin’s Ideas• Luther idea influenced Calvin,
humans cannot earn a place in heaven• (Calvin) Predestination: Believed
that God chooses who will be saved• Believed govt. should be controlled
by religious leaders (theocracy) p.427
•Created a self-governing city with strict rules (no bright colors, playing cards)•His teachings influenced the formation of other Protestant branches
Legacy of Reformation• Left Europe culturally divided & ended
Christian unity: Protestant & Catholic• Protestant churches flourished & new
denominations developed • Role of education was emphasized • Catholic Church power declined• Individual monarchs & state gained
power p. 440-441
Religious Trick or Treat
• Trick: Name 1 negative impact of the Protestant Reformation
• Treat: Name 1 positive impact of the Protestant Reformation
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