LibGuides: Year 8: Church History: The Reformation

The Reformation (Protestant Reformation)

The Reformation was a 16th and 17th century movement challenging the Catholic Church in Europe. Led by Martin Luther, it sparked the rise of Protestantism and led to religious conflicts across Europe.

Luther and the Protestant Reformation - Crash Course World History

Martin Luther and the 95 Theses - History.com
Martin Luther and his "95 Theses" - a document outlining discussion points for what he thought was wrong with the Catholic Church and which , legend has it, he nailed to the door of a church - set the foundations for The Reformation.
The Protestant Reformation - Khan Academy
This is a classroom lesson on The Reformation and includes a series of video clips, including background to The Reformation, Martin Luther, branches of Protestantism and the Counter-Reformation (Catholic Reformation).
The Protestant Reformation - National Geographic
How the Protestant Reformation movement developed and spread, and its affects across the world.
Renaissance: Reformation - Ducksters History for Kids
Simplified explanation of the split in the Catholic Church which gave rise to Protestantism.

The Counter-Reformation (Catholic Reformation)

The Counter-Reformation, or Catholic Reformation as it is also known, stemmed from The Council of Trent (held from 1545 to 1563). It was largely a response to the Protestant Reformation and the series of meetings concentrated on establishing order and defining/reaffirming Catholic teachings, as well as eliminating corruption within the Church.

The History of the Council of Trent - Catholic Answers
An outline of the three meetings whose outcome has been described as, "a new Catholic Church, more sure of her dogma, more worthy to govern souls, more conscious of her function and her duties"
9 Things You Should Know About the Council of Trent - TGC
The Council of Trent was the most significant event of the Catholic Reformation. This article highlights its main decrees.
What was the Counter-Reformation? The Reform and Revival of the Catholic Church in the 16th Century - Learn Religions
Discussion of the background, events and key figures of the Counter-Reformation.

The Counter-Reformation (Part 4 in The Reformation series from SmartHistory).

Articles from Britannica School (Loreto resource)

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The Reformation
An overview of The Reformation, including a short video on how Martin Luther launched the Protestant Reformation.
Martin Luther
Article on Martin Luther, a key leader of The Reformation.
John Calvin
Article on John Calvin, who followed on from the earlier work of Martin Luther.
Counter-Reformation
Summary of The Counter-Reformation, also known as The Catholic Reformation, which addressed problems within the Church and the challenges of Protestantism. The Council of Trent was the main event of this period and affirmed many aspects of faith and practice of the Roman Catholicism of modern history.

Books from the Library

Luther and his world by Graham Tomlin
Call Number: NF 284.1 LUT
ISBN: 9780745950686
The Reformation by Fiona Macdonald
Call Number: NF 940.23 MAC
ISBN: 023752323X

More books from the Library can be found via the History of Christianity reading list.

Year 8: Church History: The Reformation

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The Reformation (Protestant Reformation)

The Counter-Reformation (Catholic Reformation)

Articles from Britannica School (Loreto resource)

Books from the Library