§2.2: The reformation in Europe (P.1)

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What? Do exercise 10.

Homework of section §2.1

§2.2: The reformation in Europe (P.1)

Previous goal

Why did people start questioning the Church?

Complete the text by using the following key terms:

More - Utopia - The Praise of the Folly - Erasmus 

- vernacular - Anglican - Act of Supremacy.

Humanism rose in the 15th century, focusing on human values and ideas. Thomas (1) wrote "(2)," describing an ideal society. (3), a key humanist, wrote "(4)," which criticised the church. Humanists encouraged the use of (5) languages, making knowledge more accessible to the people. This period helped shape the (6) Church, especially after the (7) in 1534, which declared King Henry VIII as the head of the church, changing England's religious landscape.

Humanism rose in the 15th century, focusing on human values and ideas. Thomas More wrote "Utopia," describing an ideal society. Erasmus, a key humanist, wrote "The Praise of the Folly," which criticised the church. Humanists encouraged the use of vernacular languages, making knowledge more accessible to the people. This period helped shape the Anglican Church, especially after the Act of Supremacy in 1534, which declared King 

Henry VIII as the head of the church, changing England's religious landscape.

Learning goal

Who was Martin Luther and what was the Reformation?

ALWAYS write down the learning goal!

And so it begins...

German monk Martin Luther posted his "Ninety-five Theses" protesting the Catholic Church. (1517)

Effect: He was excommunicated and ordered to recant by the Church. 

BUT he refused to retract his statements at the Diet of Worms 1521

Do you get deja vu?

Luther criticized:

-  the Catholic Church's 

    corruption; 

- relic worship; 

- sale of indulgences;

- Only God could forgive sins.       

Liberated from purgatory

Indulgences: written documents stating that the owner's sins are forgiven.

Purgatory = vagevuur

indulgence = aflaat

All according to plan...

Cause: The Diet of Worms condemned Luther... 

Effect: ...leading to his protection by Frederick III. 

Luther's ideas sparked violent/radical 

Lutheranism:

-> Luther wanted peaceful change.   

-> Begin of the Reformation. 

Watch the video and answer the following questions.

1. What are the traders trying to

     sell to Luther?

2. Why is Luther surprised by the

    Pope?

3. What are indulgences?

4. Why did Luther have so much

     criticism of the Roman Catholic

     Church?

What? Do exercises 1 to 3.

How? Individually or in pairs.

Duration? 6 minutes.

Done? Discuss the answers with your 

              classmate.

Homework of section §2.2

8. Key Figures of Renaissance Humanism

Apart from Petrarch and Thomas More, there were other key figures who contributed to the rise of Renaissance humanism, such as Desiderius Erasmus, Leonardo da Vinci, and Michelangelo.

9. Quiz Question

Which Italian poet and scholar is known as the Father of Humanism?

10. Interactive Activity

Divide the students into small groups and ask them to discuss how the ideas of humanism challenged the authority of the Catholic Church during the Renaissance. Each group can present their findings.

11. Open Question

How do you think the rise of humanism during the Renaissance influenced the development of modern society?

12. Conclusion

The rise of humanism during the Renaissance challenged the dominance of the Catholic Church and led to a greater emphasis on individualism, intellectual freedom, and the pursuit of knowledge.

13. Review

Let's review what we have learned so far. Answer the following quiz question: Who served as a close advisor to King Henry VIII and promoted humanistic ideals?

14. Additional Resources

Here are some recommended resources for further exploration: 1) 'The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy' by Jacob Burckhardt, 2) 'The Renaissance: A Short History' by Paul Johnson.

15. Final Thoughts

Reflect on the significance of humanism as a driving force behind the Renaissance and its enduring impact on society.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.