Module #1 Introduction to the Protestant Reformation Overview of the historical context and key themes of the Protestant Reformation
Module #2 Martin Luther:The Spark of the Reformation Life, theology, and impact of Martin Luther, including his 95 Theses and the Diet of Worms
Module #3 Luthers Theology:Justification by Faith In-depth exploration of Luthers theology, including his views on salvation, the Bible, and the role of the church
Module #4 Huldrych Zwingli:The Swiss Reformation Life, theology, and impact of Huldrych Zwingli, including his role in the Swiss Reformation and his views on the Eucharist
Module #5 Zwinglis Theology:The Radical Reformer In-depth exploration of Zwinglis theology, including his views on the Bible, the state, and the role of the church
Module #6 John Calvin:The Institutes and Beyond Life, theology, and impact of John Calvin, including his Institutes of the Christian Religion and his role in Geneva
Module #7 Calvins Theology:Predestination and the Sovereignty of God In-depth exploration of Calvins theology, including his views on predestination, the sovereignty of God, and the role of the church
Module #8 The Anabaptists:Radical Reformers Overview of the Anabaptist movement, including their views on baptism, the Bible, and the role of the state
Module #9 Menno Simons:The Gentle Reformer Life, theology, and impact of Menno Simons, including his views on baptism, the nature of the church, and pacifism
Module #10 William Tyndale:The English Reformation Life, theology, and impact of William Tyndale, including his translation of the Bible into English and his views on the role of the state
Module #11 John Knox:The Scottish Reformation Life, theology, and impact of John Knox, including his role in the Scottish Reformation and his views on the monarch and the church
Module #12 The Catholic Response:The Counter-Reformation Overview of the Catholic response to the Protestant Reformation, including the Council of Trent and the Jesuit order
Module #13 Ignatius of Loyola:The Founder of the Jesuits Life, theology, and impact of Ignatius of Loyola, including his role in the Counter-Reformation and his views on spiritual direction
Module #14 The English Reformation:Henry VIII and the Church of England Overview of the English Reformation, including the role of Henry VIII, Thomas Cranmer, and the establishment of the Church of England
Module #15 Theological Debates of the Reformation Exploration of key theological debates of the Reformation, including the nature of salvation, the authority of Scripture, and the role of the state
Module #16 The Reformation and the Arts Exploration of the impact of the Reformation on art, music, and literature, including the works of Lucas Cranach, Hans Holbein, and John Donne
Module #17 The Reformation and Society Exploration of the social and cultural impact of the Reformation, including changes in education, politics, and family life
Module #18 The Legacy of the Reformation Overview of the ongoing impact of the Reformation on Christianity and Western society, including its influence on modern theology, politics, and culture
Module #19 The Reformation and Mission Exploration of the role of the Reformation in shaping Christian mission and evangelism, including the impact of Protestant missionaries in non-Western contexts
Module #20 The Reformation and Ecumenism Exploration of the ongoing implications of the Reformation for Christian unity and ecumenism, including current efforts towards reconciliation and cooperation
Module #21 Case Study:The Reformation in Germany In-depth exploration of the Reformation in Germany, including the role of Luther, the Peasants War, and the impact on German culture and society
Module #22 Case Study:The Reformation in Switzerland In-depth exploration of the Reformation in Switzerland, including the role of Zwingli, the Swiss Confederation, and the impact on Swiss culture and society
Module #23 Case Study:The Reformation in England In-depth exploration of the Reformation in England, including the role of Henry VIII, Thomas Cranmer, and the establishment of the Church of England
Module #24 Case Study:The Reformation in Scotland In-depth exploration of the Reformation in Scotland, including the role of John Knox, the Scottish Presbyterian Church, and the impact on Scottish culture and society
Module #25 Comparative Analysis:Luther, Zwingli, and Calvin Comparative analysis of the theologies and impact of Luther, Zwingli, and Calvin, highlighting their similarities and differences
Module #26 The Reformation and Women Exploration of the impact of the Reformation on womens roles in the church and society, including the experiences of women like Katharina von Bora and Anne Askew
Module #27 The Reformation and the Jews Exploration of the complex and often conflicted relationships between Protestant Reformers and Jews during the Reformation era
Module #28 The Reformation and the Environment Exploration of the impact of the Reformation on Christian attitudes towards the natural world and the environment
Module #29 The Reformation and Global Christianity Exploration of the global implications of the Reformation, including its impact on Christianity in Africa, Asia, and Latin America
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Key Figures in the Protestant Reformation career
