Religious and Political Conflicts during the Reformation
( 30 Modules )
Module #1 Introduction to the Reformation Overview of the historical context and key themes of the Reformation
Module #2 The Roots of Dissent:Heresy and Reform in the Late Middle Ages Exploration of the theological and social tensions leading up to the Reformation
Module #3 Martin Luther and the 95 Theses In-depth examination of Luthers critique of the Catholic Church and its impact
Module #4 The Spread of Protestantism:Early Reformers and their Ideas Analysis of the key figures and ideas of the early Reformation, including Zwingli, Calvin, and others
Module #5 The Catholic Response:The Council of Trent and Counter-Reformation Examination of the Catholic Churchs response to the Reformation, including the Council of Trent and the rise of Jesuits
Module #6 The Role of Politics:Nationalism, Monarchy, and the Reformation Discussion of how national and monarchic interests shaped the Reformation, including the role of Henry VIII and the English Reformation
Module #7 The Wars of Religion:Conflict in Germany and France Analysis of the religious and political conflicts in Germany and France, including the Schmalkaldic War and the French Wars of Religion
Module #8 The Rise of Calvinism:Geneva and the Calvinist International Examination of Calvins theology and the spread of Calvinism, including its influence on the Dutch Revolt and the English Puritans
Module #9 The English Reformation:From Henry VIII to Elizabeth I In-depth exploration of the English Reformation, including the role of Thomas Cranmer, the Book of Common Prayer, and the Elizabethan Settlement
Module #10 The Dutch Revolt and the Rise of the Netherlands Analysis of the Dutch Revolt against Spanish rule and the emergence of the Netherlands as a major Protestant power
Module #11 The Thirty Years War:Europe in Chaos Examination of the devastating conflict that engulfed Europe, including its causes, course, and consequences
Module #12 The Protestant Ethic and the Rise of Capitalism Discussion of how the Reformation influenced the development of capitalism and the Protestant work ethic
Module #13 Witches and Demons:The Reformation and the Supernatural Exploration of how the Reformation shaped beliefs about witchcraft and the supernatural
Module #14 Art and Literature in the Reformation Era Analysis of how the Reformation influenced art, literature, and culture, including the works of Shakespeare and Michelangelo
Module #15 Women and the Reformation:Gender, Sexuality, and Power Examination of the impact of the Reformation on womens roles, gender relations, and sexuality
Module #16 The Reformation and the Jews:Persecution, Expulsion, and Toleration Discussion of the complex and often fraught relationship between Christians and Jews during the Reformation era
Module #17 The Legacy of the Reformation:Modern Implications and Debates Analysis of the ongoing impact of the Reformation on modern society, including debates over tolerance, pluralism, and secularism
Module #18 Reformation and Revolution:The Long-Term Consequences Exploration of how the Reformation shaped the course of Western history, including the Enlightenment, modernity, and beyond
Module #19 Case Study:The Reformation in Scotland and Ireland In-depth examination of the Reformation in Scotland and Ireland, including the role of John Knox and the Scottish Reformation
Module #20 Case Study:The Reformation in Eastern Europe and the Baltic Analysis of the Reformations impact in Eastern Europe and the Baltic region, including the role of Protestantism in Poland and Lithuania
Module #21 Primary Source Analysis:The Reformation in Original Documents Guided analysis of primary sources from the Reformation era, including letters, sermons, and treatises
Module #22 Historiographical Debates:Interpreting the Reformation Examination of the historiographical debates and controversies surrounding the Reformation, including differing interpretations and approaches
Module #23 The Reformation and the Digital Age Discussion of how the Reformations emphasis on scripture, education, and communication shaped the development of modern media and technology
Module #24 The Reformation and Modern Identity:Politics, Culture, and Society Analysis of how the Reformation continues to influence modern identities, including national, cultural, and religious identities
Module #25 Comparative Analysis:The Reformation and Other Religious Movements Comparison of the Reformation with other significant religious movements, including the Protestant Reformation in America and the Islamic Reformation
Module #26 The Reformation and Globalization:A Global Perspective Examination of the Reformations global implications, including its impact on colonialism, imperialism, and global Christianity
Module #27 The Reformation and the Environment Discussion of how the Reformations views on nature, humanity, and creation shaped attitudes towards the environment and sustainability
Module #28 The Reformation and Economics:Wealth, Poverty, and Inequality Analysis of the Reformations influence on economic thought and practice, including debates over usury, capitalism, and social justice
Module #29 The Reformation and Education:Humanism, Pedagogy, and the University Examination of the Reformations impact on education, including the development of humanism, pedagogy, and the modern university
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Religious and Political Conflicts during the Reformation career
