Module #1 Introduction to the Catholic Counter-Reformation Overview of the Catholic Counter-Reformation, its significance, and relevance
Module #2 The Protestant Reformation:Causes and Consequences Examination of the Protestant Reformation, its key figures, and its impact on the Catholic Church
Module #3 The Catholic Church on the Eve of the Counter-Reformation Analysis of the Catholic Churchs strengths, weaknesses, and challenges preceding the Counter-Reformation
Module #4 The Council of Trent:Origins and Purpose Discussion of the Council of Trents background, goals, and key participants
Module #5 The Council of Trent:Key Decrees and Reforms Examination of the Council of Trents significant decrees, including those on Scripture, Tradition, and Church authority
Module #6 The Impact of the Council of Trent Assessment of the Council of Trents effects on Catholic theology, practice, and ecclesiology
Module #7 St. Ignatius of Loyola and the Jesuits Biography of St. Ignatius and the history of the Jesuit Order, including their role in the Counter-Reformation
Module #8 St. Philip Neri and the Oratorians Introduction to St. Philip Neri and the Oratorian Congregation, highlighting their contribution to the Counter-Reformation
Module #9 St. Teresa of Ávila and the Carmelite Reform Examination of St. Teresas life, writings, and role in the Carmelite Reform, a key aspect of the Counter-Reformation
Module #10 The Capuchin Friars and the Franciscan Reform Discussion of the Capuchin Friars role in the Franciscan Reform, emphasizing their impact on the Counter-Reformation
Module #11 Baroque Art and Architecture Exploration of the distinctive features and characteristics of Baroque art and architecture, highlighting their connection to the Counter-Reformation
Module #12 The Role of Music in the Counter-Reformation Analysis of musics significance in Catholic worship and devotion during the Counter-Reformation
Module #13 Catholic Literature of the Counter-Reformation Examination of notable Catholic literary figures and works, including devotional texts and polemical writings
Module #14 The Impact of Print Culture on the Counter-Reformation Discussion of the newly invented printing press and its effect on disseminating Catholic ideas, controversies, and devotional materials
Module #15 The Habsburgs and the Catholic Monarchs Examination of the Habsburg dynastys role in supporting and promoting the Catholic Counter-Reformation
Module #16 The Papacy and Diplomacy during the Counter-Reformation Analysis of the papacys diplomatic efforts to maintain Catholic unity and defend Catholic interests
Module #17 The Catholic League and the Wars of Religion Discussion of the Catholic Leagues formation, goals, and role in the French Wars of Religion
Module #18 The Peace of Westphalia and the End of the Counter-Reformation Examination of the Treaty of Westphalias significance in ending the Thirty Years War and marking the conclusion of the Counter-Reformation
Module #19 The Development of Devotional Practices Exploration of new devotional practices, such as the Rosary and devotional confraternities, and their impact on Catholic piety
Module #20 Mysticism and Spiritual Reform Analysis of the role of mysticism, epitomized in figures like St. John of the Cross and St. Teresa of Ávila, in the Catholic Counter-Reformation
Module #21 The Catholic Origins of Modern Devotions Examination of the development of modern devotions, such as the Sacred Heart and the Immaculate Conception, during the Counter-Reformation
Module #22 The Inquisition and its Criticisms Examination of the Inquisitions history, goals, and controversies, highlighting its contested role in the Counter-Reformation
Module #23 The Controversy over Justification Discussion of the theological debates surrounding justification, highlighting the Catholic position and its opponents
Module #24 The Debate over Scripture and Tradition Analysis of the Catholic Churchs stance on Scripture and Tradition, including its response to Protestant critiques
Module #25 The Legacy of the Counter-Reformation Assessment of the Counter-Reformations long-term implications for Catholic theology, practice, and identity
Module #26 The Counter-Reformation in Context Re-examination of the Catholic Counter-Reformation within the broader framework of European history and culture
Module #27 The Counter-Reformations Impact on Catholic Identity Reflection on the Counter-Reformations shaping of Catholic identity, theology, and practice
Module #28 The Counter-Reformations Legacy in the Modern Church Exploration of the Counter-Reformations ongoing relevance and influence in the contemporary Catholic Church
Module #29 The Counter-Reformation and Ecumenical Dialogue Discussion of the Counter-Reformations implications for ecumenical dialogue and Christian unity
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in The Catholic Counter-Reformation career
