Module #1 Introduction to the Reformation An overview of the Reformation, its significance, and the objectives of the course
Module #2 The Medieval Church and Society Exploring the social, political, and religious context of Europe in the 14th-16th centuries
Module #3 The Crisis of the 14th Century The impact of the Black Death, the Avignon Papacy, and the Western Schism on the Church
Module #4 The Renaissance and Humanism How the Renaissance and Humanist movements influenced the development of the Reformation
Module #5 Early Reformers:Wycliffe and Hus The contributions of John Wycliffe and Jan Hus to the pre-Reformation era
Module #6 The Role of the Printing Press How the invention of the printing press facilitated the spread of Reformation ideas
Module #7 Martin Luther and the 95 Theses Luthers critique of indulgences and the papacy, and the spark that ignited the Reformation
Module #8 The German Reformation The growth of Lutheranism in Germany, including the role of princes and the peasantry
Module #9 Ulrich Zwingli and the Swiss Reformation Zwinglis Reformation in Zurich and its unique characteristics
Module #10 John Calvin and the Genevan Reformation Calvins theology and the development of Calvinism in Geneva
Module #11 The English Reformation The complex and contradictory nature of the English Reformation under Henry VIII and Edward VI
Module #12 The Catholic Response:The Counter-Reformation The Catholic Churchs reaction to the Reformation, including the Council of Trent and the Inquisition
Module #13 The Radical Reformation The Anabaptist and other radical movements that emerged during the Reformation era
Module #14 The Consequences of the Reformation The social, political, and cultural impacts of the Reformation on Europe
Module #15 Wars of Religion and State Formation The role of the Reformation in the Wars of Religion and the development of modern nation-states
Module #16 The Reformation and the Emergence of Modernity How the Reformation contributed to the rise of modernity, individualism, and secularization
Module #17 The Legacy of the Reformation The ongoing influence of the Reformation on contemporary Christianity and Western society
Module #18 Historiographical Debates and Controversies Examining the different interpretations and controversies surrounding the Reformation
Module #19 Primary Sources and Historical Methods Analyzing primary sources and historical methods used to study the Reformation
Module #20 Digital Resources and Reformation Studies Exploring digital resources and tools for studying the Reformation
Module #21 Case Study:The Reformation in a Specific Region In-depth examination of the Reformation in a particular region, such as Germany, Switzerland, or England
Module #22 The Reformation and the Arts The impact of the Reformation on art, literature, and music
Module #23 The Reformation and Science The relationship between the Reformation and the scientific revolution of the 16th and 17th centuries
Module #24 The Reformation and Women The experiences and roles of women during the Reformation era
Module #25 The Reformation and the Jews The treatment of Jews during the Reformation era and the impact of the Reformation on Jewish-Christian relations
Module #26 The Reformation and Islam The Reformations impact on Christian-Muslim relations and the Ottoman Empire
Module #27 The Reformation and the Americas The transmission of Reformation ideas to the Americas and their impact on the indigenous populations
Module #28 The Reformation and the African Diaspora The experiences of Africans during the Reformation era and the impact of the Reformation on the transatlantic slave trade
Module #29 Comparative Reformation Studies Comparing the Reformation with other religious movements and reformations throughout history
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in The Causes and Consequences of the Reformation career
