The Protestant Reformation Graphic Organizer
Directions: Read pages 338-344 and then write notes under each heading in your own words.The notes should be written in 2 to three sentences.(hard copy text book 54-57
Headings, terms
Notes in your own words
Causes of the Reformation
Criticisms of the Catholic Church
Early Calls for Reform
Luther Challenges the Church
95 theses
Luther’s teachings
The Response to Luther
The Pope’s Threat
The Emperor’s Opposition
Most leaders of a church have become worldly and corrupt.A lot of people found church practices like the sale of indulgences unacceptable.
Summary of what you learned from reading this information from the book in 2-3 lines.
Causes of the Reformation: The Protestant Reformation was caused by criticisms of the Catholic Church and the desire for reform. Many people were unhappy with the perceived corruption and worldliness of church leaders, as well as practices like the sale of indulgences.
Criticisms of the Catholic Church: The Catholic Church faced criticism for its corrupt and worldly leaders, as well as for practices like the sale of indulgences. Many people found these practices unacceptable and called for reform.
Early Calls for Reform: Prior to Martin Luther, there were other individuals who called for reform in the Catholic Church. These early reformers challenged the authority of the Pope and criticized various church practices.
Luther Challenges the Church: Martin Luther, a German monk and theologian, played a central role in the Protestant Reformation. He posted his 95 Theses on the door of a church in 1517, which challenged the sale of indulgences and other teachings of the Catholic Church.
95 Theses: Luther's 95 Theses were a list of arguments against the sale of indulgences and other practices of the Catholic Church. These theses were widely circulated and contributed to the spread of the Reformation.
Luther’s Teachings: Luther's teachings emphasized the idea of salvation by faith alone and the authority of scripture. He believed that individuals could have a direct relationship with God, without the need for intermediaries like priests or the Pope.
The Response to Luther: Luther's ideas faced opposition from the Catholic Church and other religious leaders. The Pope threatened Luther with excommunication if he did not retract his teachings, while other leaders, such as the Holy Roman Emperor, opposed him.
The Pope’s Threat: The Pope threatened to excommunicate Luther if he did not recant his teachings. However, Luther refused to back down and continued to promote his ideas.
The Emperor’s Opposition: The Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V, also opposed Luther and his teachings. He viewed Luther as a threat to the unity of the Catholic Church and sought to suppress the spread of Protestant ideas.
Summary: The Protestant Reformation was sparked by criticism of the Catholic Church and the desire for reform. Martin Luther played a central role in challenging the church's practices through his posting of the 95 Theses. His teachings emphasized faith alone for salvation and the authority of scripture. The response to Luther's ideas was mixed, with the Pope threatening him with excommunication and the Emperor opposing him. Overall, the Reformation had a significant impact on the power and authority of the Catholic Church.