The Protestant Reformation

  • The 95 Theses
    Oct 31, 1517

    The 95 Theses

    The 95 Theses were made and nailed to the door of the Catholic Church by Martin Luther. The 95 Thesis questioned the practice of selling indulgences by the Catholic Church. This is regarded as the spark for the Protestant Reformation.
  • The Diet of Worms
    Jan 28, 1521

    The Diet of Worms

    The Diet of Worms was a political assembly held to discuss the responce to the teachings of Martin Luther that was held in Worms, Germany from January 28th to May 25th, 1521.
  • Henry VIII “Defender of the Faith”
    Oct 11, 1521

    Henry VIII “Defender of the Faith”

    Henry VIII was given the title "Defender of the Faith" after he wrote a pamphlet defending the seven sacrements against Martin Luther.
  • Marburg Colloquy
    Oct 1, 1529

    Marburg Colloquy

    The Marburg Colloquy was a debate about the Lord's Supper and was held in Marburg, Germany between the Reformers of Germany and Switzerland. It was called to create a political alliance to protect against the Catholic rulers.
  • Augsburg Confession
    Jun 25, 1530

    Augsburg Confession

    The Augsburg Confession was the articles that made up the confession of the Lutheran churches. It was made so that the Lutheran's were not misrespersented.
  • Act of Supremacy
    Nov 8, 1534

    Act of Supremacy

    The Act of Supremacy was an act of parliment that made King Henry VIII the Supreme Head of the Church of England
  • Execution of Sir Thomas Moore
    Mar 3, 1535

    Execution of Sir Thomas Moore

    Sir Thomas Moore was a councler to King Henry VIII of England. But Sir Thomas Moore did not want to accept the king as the head of the Church of England so he was beheaded for treason.
  • William Tyndale’s Execution
    Oct 6, 1536

    William Tyndale’s Execution

    William Tyndale was a leading figure of the Protestant Reform and was most known for his translation of the Bible into English. He was executed for the reason of heresy.
  • Society of Jesus
    Sep 27, 1540

    Society of Jesus

    The Society of Jesus is a male congregation of the Catholic Church who are also known as Jesuits. It was created on 27 September, 1540.
  • John Calvin's Institutes of Christian Religion
    Mar 3, 1541

    John Calvin's Institutes of Christian Religion

    This was a book written as an introduction to the Protestant faith, and attacked other religions that John Calvin felt were unorthodox.
  • Roman Inquisition
    Mar 3, 1542

    Roman Inquisition

    The Roman Inquisition was responsible for the trial of someone who has been arrested for any amount of crimes relating to religion.
  • Council of Trent
    Dec 13, 1545

    Council of Trent

    The Council of Trent was one of the most important councils of the Roman Catholic Church and was held between 1545 and 1563. It was prompted by the Protestant Revolution.
  • Peace of Augsburg
    Sep 25, 1555

    Peace of Augsburg

    The Peace of Augsburg was a tempoary settlement for the religious conflict within the Holy Roman Empire arising from reformation.
  • English Reformation
    Mar 3, 1560

    English Reformation

    The English Reformation was a group of events that happened in which the Chruch of England were no longer under the authority of the Roman Catholic Church and the Pope.
  • Edict of Nantes

    Edict of Nantes

    The Edict of Nantes was a law that granted liberty to the Protestant people who were under the rule of Henry VI of France and brought an end to the Wars of Religion.
  • King James Bible

    King James Bible

    The King James Bible was a translated version of the Christian Bible into english that was authorized by King James I. It was started in 1604 and was finsihed in 1611