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1517
95 Theses
The 95 Theses, written by Martin Luther is a list of reasons of why the Catholic Church is corrupted, particularly because of its tradition of the sale of indulgences. -
Period: 1517 to
Reformation
The Protestant Reformation is the period when the Protestant faith challenge Catholic Church traditions and claim corruption. Through this new faiths were created such as Lutheranism, Calvinism, and Anglican. -
Jun 27, 1519
Leipzig Debate
The Leipzig Debate was between Luther and Eck, held in Germany, based on Lutheran doctrine and his thoughts of corruption within the Catholic church. He was especially taunted for his belief that tradition lies in, and only in, scripture. -
Apr 17, 1521
Diet of Worms
The Diet of Worms is a trial held for Martin Luther when he is charged for heresy. He was called before political authorities in the Holy Roman Empire at Worms. -
Jan 27, 1529
Religious Wars: Holy Roman Empire
Religious wars broke out throughout Europe. First, was the civil war in the Holy Roman Empire between the Lutheran princes and the Catholic princes. Charles V figures out a solution by compromising and making the Peace of Augsburg. -
Dec 9, 1534
Act of Supremacy
Legislation that declared Henry VIII was the new leader of the Church of England. The Church of England was an Anglican Church which sought to break away from Catholic Church so Henry VIII could divorce Catherine of Aragon and marry Anne Boleyn. -
Jun 15, 1539
Six Articles of 1539
The Six Articles of 1539 were created by Henry VIII which reaffirmed transubstantiation, denied the Eucharistic cup to the laity, and upheld celibacy of the clergy. -
Feb 27, 1540
Formation of the Jesuits
The Jesuits was an organization created by an order of priests who wished to focus on mission work in education and discipline. It was founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola. -
Period: 1545 to 1563
Council of Trent
The Council of Trent was a meeting within the Catholic Church for the reformative moves that needed to be taken place. Examples of the changes made were absenteism, simony, corruption, and the education of priests. Traditions that were kept were indulgences, hierarchy, and ceremonial mass. -
Jan 30, 1545
The Catholic Reformation
The Catholic Reformation is the period of change in the Catholic Church initiated by the Protestants. -
Jun 10, 1555
Peace of Augsburg
The Peace of Augsburg gave princes the right to determine the religion of the territory they take charge of. Many princes, now given the opportunity of gaining more power, chose Lutheranism, causing an even larger threat to the Catholic Church. This made Lutheranism legal. -
Edict of Nantes
The Edict of Nantes was creted by King Henry IV which aimed to give Calvinist Protestants various rights.