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
Summary of what you learned from reading this information from the book in 2-3 lines.
Causes of the Reformation: The Reformation was primarily sparked by the corruption and wealth of the Catholic Church, the selling of indulgences, and the desire for religious reform.
Criticisms of the Catholic Church: The Catholic Church faced criticisms for its wealth, moral corruption, and practice of selling indulgences.
Early Calls for Reform: Before Luther, there were several calls for reform within the Catholic Church, including those of John Wycliffe and Jan Hus.
Luther Challenges the Church: Martin Luther's dissatisfaction with the church grew, leading him to challenge its teachings and practices.
95 Theses: Luther posted his 95 Theses to spark debate and discuss the abuses he saw within the Catholic Church, particularly the selling of indulgences.
Luther’s Teachings: Luther's teachings were based on the belief in justification by faith alone, the Bible as the sole authority, and the priesthood of all believers.
The Response to Luther: Luther's ideas gained popularity and eventually led to a split within the Catholic Church.
The Pope’s Threat: To combat Luther's influence, the Pope excommunicated him, declaring him a heretic.
The Emperor’s Opposition: The Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V, opposed Luther and sought to suppress his ideas.
Summary: The Protestant Reformation was a religious movement sparked by criticisms of the Catholic Church, early calls for reform, Luther's challenge to the church, and the subsequent response from the Pope and Emperor.