The Reformation: Context, Characters, Controversies, and Consequences
With Tim & Paula Castner
Fall 2013
The Reformation is one of the defining turning points in the history of the Church. Central and Western Europe were decisively split between Catholic and various Protestant camps sparking wars, theological controversies, martyrs, and new denominations and national churches. Come join with us as we explore the key events and controversies of the Reformation and the ways that they continue to shape the face of contemporary Christianity.
Week 1: Introduction: Brief Review of the Major Themes of Church History
Week 1 Slides
Week 1 Handout - Martin Luther
Week 2: Medieval Christianity
Week 2 Slides
Week 2 Handout - Julian of Norwich
Week 3: The World in 1500
Week 3 Slides
Week 3 Handout - Utopia and Christopher Columbus
Week 4: Martin Luther and the German Reformation
Week 4 Slides
Week 4 Handout - Martin Luther's 95 Theses
Week 5: The Reformation in Switzerland
Week 5 Slides
Week 5 Handout - The Marburg Colloquy
Week 6: Fires of Radicalism – The Anabaptist Challenge
Week 6 Slides
Week 6 Handout - Letter of Conrad Grebel et al. to Thomas Müntzer
Week 7: John Calvin – Genevan Crucible
Week 7 Slides
Week 7 Handout - John Calvin on Predestination
Week 8: France and the Netherlands – Reform and Reaction
Week 8 Slides
Week 8 Handout - Belgic Confession
Week 9: 7 Wives and one Church – Reformation England and Scotland
Week 9 Slides
Week 9 Handout - Lady Jane Gray
Week 10: The Catholic Reformation – Toward the Council of Trent
Week 10 Slides
Week 10 Handout - Theresa of Ávila
Week 11: The Catholic Reformation – Toward a Global Church
Week 11 Slides
Week 11 Handout - The Life and Captivity of Miss Eunice Williams