Reformation in Europe What is Reformation Renewal movement

Reformation in Europe

What is Reformation? ¡ ¡ Renewal movement of the church, which took place in the 16 th and 17 th century Split the western Christianity into Catholic, Lutheran and Reformed church Was mainly promoted by Martin Luther Changes: Disastablishment of wrong school, abuse of ecclesiactical offices and abolishment of letters of indulgence

Origins of the reformation ¡ ¡ Reformation was started and promoted by Martin Luther Attempt to renew and improve the Christian church and stop abuse by leaders Fear and faith of the people was abused to follow personal interest (e. g. financing construction of the St. Peter‘s Basilica) Luther tried to start a dialogue on religion

Reformation in Germany ¡ ¡ ¡ Reformation is Thuringia’s most significant contribution to world history and reshaped Christianity Luther became the leader of the Reformation in Germany Important act: published his 95 theses on the door of the church in Wittenberg

Reformation in England ¡ ¡ Reformation had political reasons in England Luther´s ideas as role model for the reformation Attempt to change principles: Henry VIII Split from Catholic Church when he wanted to divorce his first wife Catherine of Aragon

Effects of the Reformation in Europe ¡ ¡ school system was changed in 1534 school was subordinate to the state, science subjects were still ignored ordinary people could learn tp write and read. These were the “German Schools“ Thirty Years War (1618 -1648) devastated Central Europe

Conclusion The Reformation triggered changes in the social structure in education and faith ¡ The absolute power of the Catholic Church in Europe was diminished ¡