The Protestant Reformation

The Protestant Reformation

Period: Jan 1, 1500 to Dec 31, 1650

The Ninety-Five Thesis

Oct 31, 1517

This was a document written by Martin Luther that challenged the the teachings of the Catholic Church. It sparked the theological debate that fuelled the Reformation and the birth of Protestantism.

Diet of Worms

May 25, 1521

A Meeting of the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V's imperial diet at Worms, at which Martin Luther was summoned to appear.

Henry VIII "Defender of the Faith"

Oct 11, 1521

This was a title granted by Pope Leo X to King Henry VIII of England. The title was given to him because of he defended the sacramental nature of marriage and the supremacy of the Pope.

Marburg Colloquy

Oct 4, 1529

The Marburg Colloquy was a meeting at Marburg Castle, Marburg, Hesse Germany which attempted to solve a disputation between Martin Luther and Ulrich Zwingli over the real presence of Christ in the Lord's Last Supper.

Augsburg Confession

Jun 25, 1530

It is the document that states the beliefs of the Lutheran Church. It stated the beliefs of the Lutheran Church, including free will and justification by faith alone, and refuted many of the practices of the Catholic Church at the time.

English Reformation

Jan 1, 1534

This was a series of events in 16th-century England by which the Church of England broke away from the authority of the Pope and the Roman Catholic Church. These events were because of the Europe wide Protestant movement.

Act of Supremacy

Nov 24, 1534

Was an act of Parliament that recognized Henry VIII as the “Supreme Head of the Church of England.” The act also required an oath of loyalty from English subjects.

Execution of Sir Thomas More

Jul 6, 1535

More served as an important chancellor for King Henry the VIII of England, and severed as a his key chancellor in the early 1500's, but after he refused to take the Oath of Supremacy and accept the king as head of the church, he was tried for treason and beheaded.

John Calvin's "Institutes of Christian Religion"

Jan 1, 1536

This book was written as a indroductory textbook on the Protestant faith for those with previous knowledge of theology. The book attacked the teachings of Roman Catholicism, who Calvin was once strongly devoted to before his convertion Protestantism.

William Tyndale's Execution

Oct 6, 1536

William Tyndale was an English scholar who became a leading figure in Protestant reform in the years leading up to his execution. He is well known for his translation of the Bible into English.

Society of Jesus

Sep 27, 1540

This is a male religious congregation of the Catholic Church. The members are called Jesuits. The society is engaged in evangelization and apostolic ministry in 112 nations on six continents.

Society of Jesus

Sep 27, 1540

This was a male religious congregation of the Catholic Church. The members are called Jesuits. The society is engaged in evangelization and apostolic ministry in 112 nations on six continents.

Council of Trent

Dec 13, 1545

This was when the Roman Catholic Church met between 1545 and 1563 in Trent. Reacting against the Protestants, it reaffirmed traditional Catholic beliefs and formulated the ideals of the Counter-Reformation.

Peace of Augsburg

Sep 25, 1555

This was a temporary settlement within the Holy Roman Empire of the religous conflict arising from the Reformation. Each Prince under the empire was to determine whether Lutheranism or Roman Catholicism was to prevail in his lands.

Roman Inquisition

Jan 1, 1588

This was a system of tribunals developed by the Holy See of the Roman Catholic Church, during the second half of the 16th century, responsible for prosecuting individuals accused of a wide array of crimes relating to religious doctrine or alternate religious doctrine or alternate religious beliefs.

Edict of Nantes

Apr 30, 1598

This marked the end of France's Wars of Religon. It was a royal decree establishing toleration for Protestants. It granted freedom of worship and legal equality for Protestants within limits. It was signed on April 30 1598 by King Henry IV of France.

King James Bible

Jan 1, 1611

This was an english translation of the Holy Bible made in 1611 at the order of King James I, and is still widely used today.

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Mar 3, 2016

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Mar 3, 2016

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