The Relationship between Church & State (7.6.3, 7.6.4)

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What do “the Church” and “the State” mean?

“The Church” = the Catholic Church & its officials (specifically the Pope)

“The State” = kings, rulers, & government

Cooperation between Church & State

Happened when they had similar goals or interests

Example: Charlemagne & Pope Leo IIIGoals: Leo III wanted to restore glory to Europe after fall of Rome & Charlemagne wanted to expand kingdom

Result: Leo III crowned Charlemagne “Holy Roman Emperor” & gave him a reason to conquer more land in the name of spreading Christianity

CharlemagneSet up feudal system to keep order in kingdom

Helped Pope put down a rebellion in 800s

Supported Church & spread Christianity

Tried to increase learning in kingdom

Kingdom split between 3 sons after death

Charlemagne crowned Holy Roman Emperor by Pope Leo III

Conflict between Church & State

Happened because each wanted more power over the other

Example: King Henry IV & Pope Gregory VIIReason: Pope made a statement that only he could appoint clergymen. Henry IV disagreed & tried to choose a new Pope to replace Gregory.

Result: Concordat of Worms in 1122 ended conflict & said kings could give clergy legal powers, but only the Pope could give them religious powers.

Conflict between Church & State

So, what was the relationship between Church & State?

Talk it over with a partner for 1 minute. I will be calling on people.

Food for thought: What have you heard in the news about Church & State recently?