Reasons for the Reformation Common people belief that upper levels of church were a

wealthy and oppressive class.

Smaller autonomous cities/republics wanted to run own affairs in a modern way…saw church as too feudal and old.

Monarchy – rid kingdom of Church taxes, property, and political influence to take them as their own.

Reasons for the Reformation

Clerical immorality – violated celibacy & accused of drunkenness, gambling, and other vice.

Clerical ignorance – many barely read or write – less educated than most educated laity.

Clerical absenteeism and Pluralism – esp. higher level officials – often absent and held more than one office at a time (often had purchased their office.)

A.Outline Luther’s actions and beliefs.

B. Explain the non-religious reaction to Luther and what was Luther’s

response?

C. Explain how Charles V was effected and his reaction.

D. What was the Peace of Augsburg?

E. Outline Calvin’s beliefs.

F. Explain Calvinist lifestyle and the role Geneva played in this religion.