The Protestant Reformation

Timeline of a Reformation

Period: Apr 18, 1500 to Apr 18, 1620

The English Reformation

Apr 18, 1517

This was a series of events in the 16th century while Henry VIII was in power. This is when England broke away from the authority of the Pope and Roman Catholic Church.

95 Theses

Oct 13, 1517

The 95 Theses were composed in Latin by Martin Luther. It is said that Luther had posted the 95 theses on the church doors of All Saints' Church in Wittenberg. This is said to not have happened but he did in fact hand the papers around regarding the theses. Basically the documents read that it is not of a church to sell indulgences and that genuine contrition can rid people of their sins. Merrily this practice was used to achieve the forgiveness of God and the church for the sins the person had

Diet of Worms

Jan 28, 1521

This was also referred to a(n) imperial diet of the Holy Roman Empire which ironically was held at Worms. This basically was a formal deliberately assembly of the entire empire. This particular imperial diet addressed Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation.

Henry VIII “Defender of the Faith”

Oct 11, 1521

Pope Leo X declared Henry VIII the "Defender of the Faith". The title was given due to his book Defence of the Seven Sacraments that attacked the theology of Martin Luther and was dedicated to Leo.

Marburg Colloquy

Oct 1, 1529

A meeting at Marburg castle to discuss a dispute going on between Martin Luther and Ulrich Zwingli over certain religious differences of the Christ in the Lord’s last Supper. The basics for the conference were political. They wanted to create an alliance with the protestant states and to create religious harmony.

Augsburg Confession

Jun 25, 1530

This is also known as "Augustana" in it's Latin name. The novel if the confession of faith of the Lutheran Church and was submitted to His Imperial Majesty Charles V in 1530 by certian princes.

Society of Jesus

Jan 1, 1534

This is a male religious congregation of the Catholic Church. The members involved are called Jesuits.

Act of Supremacy

Nov 9, 1534

This was an English act of parliament that recognized Henry VIII as "Supreme Head of the Church of England". It also required an oath of loyalty from English subjects that recognized his marriage to Anne Boleyn.

Execution of Sir Thomas Moore

Jul 6, 1535

More was an English lawyer. Social philosopher, and councilor to King Henry VIII. He was convicted of treason. Many reasons factor into his execution as for his opinion that King Henry VIII was not the head of the English Church of England.

John Calvin “Institutes of Christian Religion

Jan 1, 1536

Seminal work of John Calvin’s Protestant systematic theology. Highly influential in the western world for students in modern day learning about theology. Was written as an introductory textbook on the protestant faith.

William Tyndale's Execution

Oct 6, 1536

In 1536, William Tyndale was burned and strangled at the stake for translating the Bible into English so that common people in England could also purchase and understand it. His last words were, "Lord, open the eyes of the King of England!"

William Tyndale's Execution

Oct 6, 1536

In 1536, William Tyndale was burned and strangled at the stake for translating the Bible into English so that common people in England could also purchase and understand it. His last words were, "Lord, open the eyes of the King of England!"

Roman Inquisition

Apr 18, 1542

The Roman Inquisition was a system of tribunals developed by the Holy See of the Roman Catholic Church. During the second half of the 16th century it was responsible for prosecuting people accused of a wide variety of crimes.

Council of Trent

Dec 13, 1545

The Roman Catholic Church’s most important ecumenical councils. This was promoted directly by the Protestant Reformation. The Council met for 25 sessions over 23 years.

Peace of Augsnurg

Sep 25, 1555

This was a treaty between Charles V and Schmalkaldic League. Basically this treaty ended the religious struggle within the Holy Roman Empire

Edict of Nantes

Apr 30, 1598

This document was signed during 1598, by King Henry IV of France. This document granted the Calvinist Protestants of France substantial rights. This basically gave them the right to practice their own religion without discrimination by the Catholic Church. To end the bloodshed currently rocking France.

King James Bible

Jan 1, 1604

It was basically another translation of the Christian Bible for the Church of England. It was translated by 47 scholars who were all members of the Church of England. This was the third translation of the bible into English approved by English Church Authorities.