Aim: How did the Protestant Reformation Change Western Europe?

Do Now: Should members of the clergy be allowed to marry? Should it even matter?

I The Church at the start of the Renaissance

A) The Church sponsored many works of art and architecture during the Renaissance. Needing money, corruption became

more common. B) Priests sold indulgences (pardons for sins that guaranteed

entry to heaven).

Get out of Hell Free!

The Church at the start of the Renaissance Continued…C) In 1517 a German Priest, Johann Tetzel sold indulgences to anyone who gave money to the new Cathedral of St. Peter in

Rome. (He promised salvation for you and your dead relatives!)

“As soon as the gold in the casket rings; the rescued soul to heaven springs.”

- Johann Tetzel

Cathedral of St. Peter, Rome

The Church at the start of the Renaissance Continued…

C) Martin Luther, a German monk was outraged. He wrote the 95 Theses, a list of 95 arguments against the Church. He

posted the list on the door of Tetzel’s church in Germany.

Martin Luther

“Hence those who preach indulgences are in error when they say that a man

is absolved and saved from every penalty by the pope's indulgences.” –

Martin Luther, 95 Theses

III Martin Luther vs. the ChurchA) Thanks to Gutenberg's printing press, copies of the 95 Theses

were printed and spread quickly across Europe.B) Pope Leo X excommunicated Luther. However, Luther was able

to gain followers due to protection from his local ruler, Frederick the Wise.

C) By 1530 Luther’s followers called themselves “Protestants”, meaning they were protesting the Pope.

Frederick the Wise

"I would never have thought that such a storm would rise from Rome over one simple

scrap of paper...“ - Martin Luther

Martin Luther vs. the Church Continued…D) How did Luther’s beliefs differ from the Catholic Church?Catholic Church early 16th

centuryMartin Luther

Salvation (entry to heaven) can only be reached by receiving the sacraments (sacred rituals) of the Church.

Salvation can be reached through faith alone.

Use of elaborate ceremonies. Elaborate ceremonies are

not necessary.

The clergy are necessary to help you understand the truth of the Bible.

The Bible is the only source of truth, not the clergy.

The Bible should only be written in Latin.

The Bible should only be written in the vernacular (every day language)

Clergy cannot marry. Clergy should be able to marry and have children.

Prayer to Saints. Prayer only to God or Jesus.

Martin Luther vs. the Church Continued…E) When Martin Luther realized that he could not reform the

Catholic Church, he broke away from it, creating the Protestant (Lutheran) Church.

IV Consequences of the Protestant ReformationA) As the Protestant Reformation spread in Europe, new sects within

Protestantism emerged, including Calvinism and Anglicanism.

Calvinism Anglicanism

Begun by John Calvin (1509 – 1564), a French Protestant.

Begun by King Henry VIII (1491 – 1547) of England so he could end his marriage to his first wife.

Belief in predestination (God has already chosen who will reach salvation).

Henry VIII became the Supreme Head of the Anglican Church.

Fighting, dancing, and singing are sins.

All literature was written in English.

Some Anglican rituals are similar to Catholicism.

Henry VIII

V How Did the Catholic Church Respond?A) The Catholic Church was afraid of the fast spread of

Protestantism. They responded with the Counter Reformation; reforms of their own that were meant to

bring Protestants back to the Catholic Church. The following are tactics used by the Catholic Church during the Counter

Reformation:1. Council of Trent (1545 – 1563): A meeting of Church

officials. They decided to end the selling of indulgences, but to keep most Catholic traditions. They also created the Index of Forbidden Books; any book on the list (that went

against the Church) would be burned.

How Did the Catholic Church Respond? Continued…

2. The Church increased the use of the inquisition (first questioning, and then torturing suspected heretics). This

led to increased anti-Semitism and witch hunts.3. 1540 the Church officially recognized the Society of Jesus

(Jesuits), founded by Ignatius of Loyola. Their mission was to spread Catholicism worldwide.

How Did the Catholic Church Respond? Continued…B) The Counter Reformation did not end the spread of Protestantism. The conflict between Protestants and the

Catholic Church actually increased! The 30 Years War (1618 – 1648) was fought between Catholic and Protestants over

who would rule the Holy Roman Empire (Germany). 7.5 million people died. The war ended with the Treaty of

Westphalia, which guaranteed all rulers the right of sovereignty (the power to self-rule, and to decide the

official religion of their land)C) Fleeing the religious conflict, many Protestants fled to the

New World… including the Pilgrims!

Do Not Confuse These Two Men!

Martin Luther, 16th Century Martin Luther King Jr., 20th Century

Summary1. How did the Renaissance lead to the Protestant Reformation?2. Do you agree more with Martin Luther or the Catholic Church?

Why?3. Luther on the Jews: “"What shall we do with this damned rejected race of Jews since they live among us and we know

about their lying and blasphemy and cursing... Perhaps we can spare a few of them from the fire and flames.” –from Concerning

the Jews and their LiesWhy do you think that Martin Luther felt this way about Jews?

Should it change his place in history? Explain.4. How did the Catholic Church respond to Protestantism? List 4

ways.5. If you were the Catholic Church, how would you have

responded to Protestantism?

Key VocabularyRenaissanceProtestant Reformation IndulgencesTetzelCathedral of St. PeterMartin Luther95 ThesesPope Leo XFrederick the WiseLutheranismCalvinismAnglicanism

John CalvinKing Henry VIIIPredestinationSalvationCounter ReformationCouncil of Trent Index of Forbidden BooksJesuits Ignatius of Loyola InquisitionAnti-Semitism