§2.2: The reformation in Europe (P.2)

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§2.2: The reformation in Europe (P.2)

Previous goal

Who was Martin Luther and what was the Reformation?

Complete the text by using the following key terms:

Ninety-five Theses - Diet of Worms - indulgences - purgatory

- excommunicated - religious war 

Martin Luther was a German monk who wanted to change the Catholic Church. In 1517, he wrote the (1), which criticized selling (2) to free people from (3). This started the Reformation. In 1521, Luther spoke at the (4), where he refused to take back his ideas. The pope (5) him, leading to a (6) in Europe. Luther's work changed Christianity forever, helping many people understand faith in a new way.

Complete the text by using the following key terms:

Ninety-five Theses - Diet of Worms - indulgences - purgatory

- excommunicated - religious war 

Martin Luther was a German monk who wanted to change the Catholic Church. In 1517, he wrote the Ninety-five Theses, which criticized selling indulgences to free people from purgatory. This started the Reformation. In 1521, Luther spoke at the Diet of Worms, where he refused to take back his ideas. The pope excommunicated him, leading to a religious war in Europe. Luther's work changed Christianity forever, helping many people understand faith in a new way.

Learning goal

Who was Johan Calvin and how did the Catholic Church 

defend itself?

ALWAYS write down the learning goal!

Another one

In the 1530s, Johan Calvin's writings inspired the rise of Huguenots in France. 

Despite initial tolerance, conflicts erupted, culminating in the 1598 Edict of Nantes, granting Huguenots autonomy and weakening Catholic Church power in France.

Parry this!

The Catholic Church initiated the Counter-Reformation  (1545).

Deeming Protestants heretics and launching the Inquisition to persecute them, while banning Protestant literature through the Index Librorum Prohibitorum.    

What? Do exercises 6 + 7 + 10.

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.