Section 4-The Reform Continues

Calvin Continues the Reformation

• John Calvin- Published Institutes of the Christian Religion (1536) – Expressed ideas about God,

salvation, and human nature • Summary of Protestant theology

and religious beliefs

• Calvinism-Religion based on John Calvin’s teachings

Calvin Continues the Reformation

• Predestination-God has known since the beginning of time who he wants to save– These people were

called the “elect”• Theocracy-

Government controlled by religious leaders

Other Protestant Reformers

• Anabaptists- “Meaning baptize again”– Protestant group who

believe people should only be baptized as adults

– Believed church and state should be separate and they should not fight in wars

Catholic Reformation • Catholic Reformation-A

process of renewing the Catholic Church from within

• Jesuits-Society of Jesus created by the Pope in 1540 A.D.– 3 Focuses-

• Founded schools in Europe• Convert non-Christians to

Catholicism • Stop the spread of Protestantism

Catholic Reformation

• Pope Paul III takes four steps to reform the Catholic Church – Investigated the selling of

indulgences– Approved the Jesuit order– Used inquisitions to seek out

heretics (non-believers)– Called for church leaders to

meet at the Council of Trent

Catholic Reformation

• Council of Trent-Meeting where Catholic cardinals and bishops agreed on several doctrines in response to the Reformation – Only the churches interpretation of the Bible is

correct• Anyone who tries to interoperate it is a heretic

– Salvation is achieved by good works and faith– Christian life should be guided by church traditions

and the bible– Indulgences are valid expressions of faith