CKHG Unit 5: The Reformation
NOTE: The resources for this unit are in the second part of From the Renaissance to England’s Golden Age.
Focus:
This unit tells the story of the 16th-century religious upheaval known as the Reformation, which led to the founding of Protestantism and had far-reaching social and political consequences. Students learn how Gutenberg’s printing press made the Bible widely available and encouraged the spread of literacy. Students learn what led Martin Luther and John Calvin, the most influential leaders of the Reformation, to protest against the authority of the Catholic Church. Students also learn about the Church’s efforts to reform its practices, known as the Counter-Reformation. Students also explore how the findings of Copernicus and Galileo led to conflicts between science and the Catholic Church.
Number of Lessons: 5
Instruction Time:
45 minutes (Each lesson may be divided into shorter segments.)
Additional Search Terms:
Ninety-Five Theses • Ulrich Zwingli • Ignatius of Loyola • Jesuits • Council of Trent • Index of Forbidden Books • Inquisition
