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Unit 10: 01 Religious reforms - Coggle Diagram
Unit 10: 01 Religious reforms
The catholic church in crisis
At the beginning of the Modern Age, the authority of the Catholic Church was being changelled and was failing to adapt to the times.
Humanism emphaised the value of humans and promoted individual interpretation of the Bible.
There were many other harmful practices at the heart of the Church.
Correcting moral standards
Priests sometimes did not honour their religious vows and they were not able to give proper spiritual guidance to their parishioners.
Preventing corruption
Clergymen engaged in corrupt practices, such as simony and nepotism.
Living humbly
The high clergy was very wealthy, and many believed that this was not consistent with the Christian doctrine of proverty.
The protestant reformation
Lutheran doctrine
Reformation of the sacraments
Baptism
Eucharist
Universal priesthood
Free interpetation of the Bible.
Religious orders
Salvation through faith.
Catholic doctrine
The Church's interpretation of the Bible was the only valid interpretation.
Seven sacraments: Baptism, Confirmation, the Eucarist, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Matrimony and Holy Orders
You must have faith, follow all precepts and do good works.
Had a well-defined hierarchical structure.
Religious and military orders.
The Lutheran reformation
Luther then developed his own doctrine based on individual Christianity.
The first religious reform of the 16th century was started by the German friar Martin Luther.
Calvinsm
A French priest called John Calvin(1509-1564) established a theocracy in Geneva.
Belief in predestination
Humility and austerity
Strict adherence to the Bible
The english reformation
In England, religious reform was more politically motivated that theologically motivated.
The influence of Calvinsm
Calvinists in France were called Huguenots
Calvinists in Low countries, Scotland and England were called Puritans.
The catholic reformation: The counter-reformation
The Church's hierarchical structure was reffirmend, with the pope as its head
The Vulgate Bible was the only valid version.
The Council of Trent was held.
The seven sacraments and worship of the Virgin Mary and saints were maintanined.