3.5 A rift in the church

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3.5 A rift in the church

At the end of this lesson...

• You can write down and explain various reasons why the Reformation took place.

Catholic Church

Catholic Church (1)

• Christian church

• Is led by the Pope in Rome (that's why: Roman Catholic Church)

• Hierarchical: there is a clear leader and division of power

• The mass (church service) and the Bible are in Latin

Catholic Church (2)

• There are statues in the church

• These images (of saints, for example) are sometimes revered.

• Relics (remains of saints) are also revered.

• There are magical acts and rituals, such as: wine/blood and bread/body

Martin Luther

• Martin Luther was a teacher and monk in Wittenberg, Germany. In 1517, after travelling to Rome, he wrote about the pope and the Church:

• Criticisms:

1. Indulgences
2. Wealth and luxury of the church.
3. The cruel punishment of heretics.
4. Rules (made by the pope) not based on the bible.

Reformation (1)

• In this case, reform of the Catholic Church.

• Begins at the end of the Middle Ages, in the 15th century

• Protesting against the power and wealth (including through indulgences) of the Catholic Church

Reformation (2)

• Most important reformers: Martin Luther and John Calvin

• In 1517 Luther came up with 95 theses (mainly against indulgences)

• He hopes that the Pope will think along and reform the Church

• However, Luther is banned by the Pope

Video

• You are going to watch a video about Luther. Write down at least 5 things you think are important.

Discuss!

Homework!

Make paragraph 3.5 exercise 1 to 3

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