Module #1 Introduction to the Tudor Reformation Overview of the course, historical context of the Tudor period, and importance of the Reformation in English history.
Module #2 The Religious Landscape of Medieval England The state of the Catholic Church in England before the Reformation, including its strengths and weaknesses.
Module #3 Luther and the German Reformation The impact of Martin Luthers 95 Theses on the European Reformation and its influence on English reformers.
Module #4 Henry VIII and the Break with Rome The role of Henry VIII in the English Reformation, including the annulment crisis and the Act of Supremacy.
Module #5 The English Reformation under Henry VIII The early years of the English Reformation, including the dissolution of the monasteries and the creation of the Church of England.
Module #6 The Theology of the English Reformation The key theological debates of the English Reformation, including justification by faith and the role of Scripture.
Module #7 Edward VI and the Protestant Reformation The reign of Edward VI and the further Protestantization of the Church of England.
Module #8 The Marian Counter-Reformation The reign of Mary I and the attempted restoration of Catholicism in England.
Module #9 Elizabeth I and the Settlement of 1559 The Elizabethan Settlement and the establishment of the Church of England as a via media between Catholicism and Protestantism.
Module #10 The Church of England under Elizabeth I The development of the Church of England during Elizabeths reign, including the role of bishops and the Prayer Book.
Module #11 Puritanism and the Elizabethan Church The rise of Puritanism and its critique of the Elizabethan Settlement.
Module #12 Catholicism and Recusancy under Elizabeth I The persecution of Catholics in Elizabethan England and the rise of recusancy.
Module #13 The Role of Women in the Tudor Reformation The impact of the Reformation on womens roles in religion and society, including the examples of Anne Boleyn and Mary I.
Module #14 Religion and Politics in the Tudor Court The interplay between religion and politics in the Tudor court, including the role of advisors and councilors.
Module #15 The Tudor Reformation and the Arts The impact of the Reformation on literature, art, and music in Tudor England.
Module #16 The International Context of the Tudor Reformation The relationships between England and other European powers during the Reformation, including the papacy and Protestant states.
Module #17 The Legacy of the Tudor Reformation The long-term impact of the Tudor Reformation on English history, including the development of Anglicanism.
Module #18 The Historiography of the Tudor Reformation The different approaches and interpretations of the Tudor Reformation by historians over time.
Module #19 Primary Sources:Henry VIIIs Early Reformation Writings Close analysis of Henry VIIIs early Reformation writings, including the Assertio Septem Sacramentorum.
Module #20 Primary Sources:The Act of Supremacy and the Ten Articles Close analysis of the Act of Supremacy and the Ten Articles, key documents of the English Reformation.
Module #21 Primary Sources:Elizabeth Is Speeches and Letters Close analysis of Elizabeth Is speeches and letters, including her coronation speech and letters to Catholic nobles.
Module #22 Case Study:The English Reformation in a Local Context In-depth analysis of the Reformation in a specific local context, such as a county or town.
Module #23 Debating the Tudor Reformation Key debates and controversies in the history of the Tudor Reformation, including the role of Henry VIII and the impact on women.
Module #24 The Tudor Reformation in Popular Culture The representation of the Tudor Reformation in popular culture, including film, literature, and television.
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Religion and the Tudor Reformation career
