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The Reformation. The European World. Focus Questions. What is reform? How would you reform the organization of decision making at BHBL High School?. Mrs. Symer Principal. Mr. LeClaire Vice Principal. Mr. Brunson Vice Principal. Dept. Chair Social Studies. Dept. Chair Math.
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The Reformation The European World
Focus Questions • What is reform? • How would you reform the organization of decision making at BHBL High School?
Mrs. Symer Principal Mr. LeClaire Vice Principal Mr. Brunson Vice Principal Dept. Chair Social Studies Dept. Chair Math Dept. Chair Science Dept. Chair English Dept. Chair Business/Art Teachers Teachers Teachers Teachers Teachers Students BHBL High School Organization of Decision Making
Causes of the Reformation • 1500 - Renaissance emphasis on the secular and the individual challenged Church authority
Causes of the Reformation • 1500 - Renaissance emphasis on the secular and the individual challenged Church authority • printing press spread secular ideas
Causes of the Reformation • 1500 - Renaissance emphasis on the secular and the individual challenged Church authority • printing press spread secular ideas • German rulers resented the Popes’ attempts to control them • it was difficult for the Pope or Holy Roman Emperor to impose central authority
Causes of the Reformation • 1500 - Renaissance emphasis on the secular and the individual challenged Church authority • printing press spread secular ideas • German rulers resented the Popes’ attempts to control them • it was difficult for the Pope or Holy Roman Emperor to impose central authority • northern merchants resented paying Church taxes to Rome
Martin Luther • became a monk in 1505
Martin Luther • became a monk in 1505 • from 1512 until his death he taught scripture at the University of Wittenberg in the German state of Saxony
Martin Luther • became a monk in 1505 • from 1512 until his death he taught scripture at the University of Wittenberg in the German state of Saxony • wanted to be a good Christian, not to lead a religious revolution
Martin Luther • became a monk in 1505 • from 1512 until his death he taught scripture at the University of Wittenberg in the German state of Saxony • wanted to be a good Christian, not to lead a religious revolution • 1517 - decided to take a public stand against the actions of a friar named Johann Tetzel
Indulgences • a pardon which released a sinner from performing any penalty a priest might impose for sins • a “get out of Hell free” card
Johann Tetzel • a German Dominican friar
Johann Tetzel • a German Dominican friar • raising money to rebuild St. Peter’s Cathedral in Rome by selling indulgences
Johann Tetzel • a German Dominican friar • raising money to rebuild St. Peter’s Cathedral in Rome by selling indulgences • gave people the impression that buying indulgences could buy one’s way into heaven
The 95 Thesis • October 31, 1517 • Luther posted his theses (arguments) on the door of the castle church in Wittenberg • invited other scholars to debate him
The 95 Thesis • October 31, 1517 • Luther posted his theses (arguments) on the door of the castle church in Wittenberg • invited other scholars to debate him • someone copied Luther’s words and took them to a printer
The 95 Thesis • October 31, 1517 • Luther posted his theses (arguments) on the door of the castle church in Wittenberg • invited other scholars to debate him • someone copied Luther’s words and took them to a printer • quickly, Luther’s name became known all over Germany
Luther’s Three Main Ideas • people could win salvation only by faith in God’s gift of forgiveness • the Church taught that faith and “good works” were needed for salvation
Luther’s Three Main Ideas • people could win salvation only by faith in God’s gift of forgiveness • the Church taught that faith and “good works” were needed for salvation • all Church teachings should be clearly based on the words of the Bible • the pope and church traditions were false authorities
Luther’s Three Main Ideas • people could win salvation only by faith in God’s gift of forgiveness • the Church taught that faith and “good works” were needed for salvation • all Church teachings should be clearly based on the words of the Bible • the pope and church traditions were false authorities • all people with faith were equal • therefore, people did not need priests to interpret the Bible for them