Reformation Flashcards
(10 cards)
What was the Protestant Reformation?
a 16th centaury movement that sought to reform the Roman Catholic Church and lead to the creation of Protestant Churches.
What year was the start of the Reformation?
1517
What event marks the beginning of the Reformation?
Martin Luther’s posting of the 95 Theses on the Church door in Wittenberg
What was the main issue that sparked the Reformation?
The sale of indulgences and corruption in the Catholic Church
Who was Martin Luther?
a German Monk who initiated the Protestant Reformation.
Who was John Calvin?
a French theologian who developed Calvinism and the doctrine of Predestination
What role did Henry VIII play in the Reformation?
He broke from the Catholic Church and established the Church of England
What are the five Solas of the Reformation?
Sola Scriptura, Sola Fide, Sola Gratia, Solus Christus, Soli Deo Gloria
What was the Diet of Worms?
a Council where Martin Luther refused to recant his teachings.
What was the council of Trent
The Catholic Church’s official response to the Reformation, part of the Counter Reformation.
