Chapter 1 4 Reformation Continues Calvin Continues the

Chapter 1. 4 Reformation Continues

Calvin Continues the Reformation l 1536 – John Calvin publishes Institutions of the Christian Religion

Statements in his book l Men and women are sinful by nature l God chooses very few people to save l These people are known as the “elect” l This idea is known as predestination l This religion = Calvinism

Calvin (cont. ) l Believed the best gov. was a theocracy l Ran the city of Geneva, Switzerland. l Extremely strict l No bright clothing l No gambling l No other ideas

Calvin’s Ideas Spread l l l John Knox (Scottish preacher) visited Geneva in 1559 He liked the way the city was ran Returned to Scotland - Each Church community was governed by a group of elders This group was called “Presbyters” Religion – Presbyterianism

Conflict l St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre (1572) l Catholics vs. Huguenots (French Calvinists)

Other Protestant Reformers l Anabaptists – Only people who are old enough to decide to be Christian should be baptized l Anabaptist – “baptize again”

Catholic Reformation l After Luther the Catholic Church began reforming itself l Council of Trent (1545 -1563) l Church interpretation of Bible was final l Christians needed faith and works for salvation l Selling false indulgences was banned

(cont. ) l Burned books that were dangerous to the Catholic faith l Jesuit order was created l Formed schools l Converted non-Christians to Catholicism l Tried to stop the spread of Protestantism

Legacy of the Reformation l Left Europe divided l More education in Europe l Church’s power decreased l This lead to an increase in monarchs/states gaining more power