Section 4 The Reform Continues Calvin Continues the

Section 4 -The Reform Continues

Calvin Continues the Reformation • John Calvin- Published Institutes of the Christian Religion (1536) – Expressed ideas about God, salvation, and human nature • Summary of Protestant theology and religious beliefs • Calvinism-Religion based on John Calvin’s teachings

Calvin Continues the Reformation • Predestination-God has known since the beginning of time who he wants to save – These people were called the “elect” • Theocracy. Government controlled by religious leaders

Other Protestant Reformers • Anabaptists“Meaning baptize again” – Protestant group who believe people should only be baptized as adults – Believed church and state should be separate and they should not fight in wars

Catholic Reformation • Catholic Reformation-A process of renewing the Catholic Church from within • Jesuits-Society of Jesus created by the Pope in 1540 A. D. – 3 Focuses • Founded schools in Europe • Convert non-Christians to Catholicism • Stop the spread of Protestantism

Catholic Reformation • Pope Paul III takes four steps to reform the Catholic Church – Investigated the selling of indulgences – Approved the Jesuit order – Used inquisitions to seek out heretics (non-believers) – Called for church leaders to meet at the Council of Trent

Catholic Reformation • Council of Trent-Meeting where Catholic cardinals and bishops agreed on several doctrines in response to the Reformation – Only the churches interpretation of the Bible is correct • Anyone who tries to interoperate it is a heretic – Salvation is achieved by good works and faith – Christian life should be guided by church traditions and the bible – Indulgences are valid expressions of faith