Unit II: The Reformation and scientific revolution
The BasicsThe Protestant Reformation was the 16th-century schism within Western Christianity initiated by Martin Luther, John Calvin and other early Protestants. It was sparked by the 1517 posting of Luther's Ninety-Five Theses. The Roman Catholic Church responded with a Counter-Reformation initiated by the Council of Trent. Later Galileo and other scientists formed part of the basis for developments historians call the Scientific Revolution. It caused controversies in religion, philosophy, and politics, and ended up changing the way Europeans viewed nature.
Video ResourcesMartin Luther Sparks a Revolution
Martin Luther PBS:The full PBS special on Martin Luther. The English Reformation: A brief summary of Henry VIII and the English Reformation Henry VIII and the Church: Timeline TV provides a great short documentary on the stuggle between Henry VIII and the Catholic Church. The Origins of Calvinism: A brief look at John Calvin and his doctrine of Predestination. Savonarola: A brief account of the life and impact of the Italian friar during the very early stages of the Reformation. EnrichmentReformation Summary: About.com provides a basic summary of the events surrounding the European Reformation.
How Martin Luther Went Viral: An article comparing the spread of Martin Luther's ideas to the viral nature of the modern internet. Explore the Solar System: See the solar system that Galileo studied through his telescope. What if Saturn replaced the Moon? Just for fun. What would our horizon look like if the planets replaced our Moon...take a look! |
Reading ResourcesWorld History: Reformation
World History: The Catholic Reformation World History: The Scientific Revolution Spark Notes: The Scientific Revolution This site is most often used by English students seeking to cut corners for a paper assignment. However, it is a valuable tool to use to help master complicated subjects in European History. Use it with our permission and encouragement! In Class Readings: Praise of Folly 95 Theses John Calvin: Institutes of Christian Religion English Reformation Council of Trent Luther: Justification by Faith Alone Need to Review?
Class DocumentsClass Notes: The Reformation
Class Notes: Scientific Revolution In Class PowerPoint: Scientific Revolution PP Map: Protestant Reformation Map PowerPoint: Protestant Reformation Powerpoint Review: Scientific Revolution Review Sheet Scenarios: Causes of the Reformation Scenarios PowerPoint: The English Reformation PPT PowerPoint: The Counter Reformation PPT PowerPoint:The Reformation Luther to Henry VIII EDPUZZLE VIDEOS |