The Reformation: Unraveling the Factors and Events

The Reformation: Unraveling the Factors and Events

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to understand the political, socio-economic, and religious factors that led to the split in the Christian church and the significant events of the Reformation.

What do you already know about the Reformation?

Background of the Reformation

The Reformation was a period of religious, political, and social upheaval that led to the split in the Christian church.

Political and Socioeconomic Factors

The Reformation was influenced by political and socioeconomic factors such as the power struggles between rulers and the economic disparities in society.

Religious Factors

Religious factors, including theological disagreements and corruption within the church, played a significant role in the Reformation.

Publication of 95 Theses

In 1517, Martin Luther published his 95 Theses, which challenged the practices of the Catholic Church and sparked the Reformation.

1521 Diet of Worms

The 1521 Diet of Worms was a key event where Luther defended his beliefs and refused to recant, leading to his excommunication.

Indulgences Trade

The sale of indulgences, a practice where people paid for the forgiveness of sins, sparked controversy and contributed to the Reformation.

Impact of the Reformation

The Reformation had far-reaching effects on the church, politics, and society, leading to religious diversity and shaping modern Europe.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

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Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

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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.