Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Martin Luther and the Origins of Reformation
Martin Luther, leading activist in the Protestant Reformation in the sixteenth century because of his disagreement with the practices of the Catholic church of the era, is featured in this PowerPoint presentation.
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Reformed.org: John Knox: The Years of Preparation
This site gives a rather thorough overview of the life of preparation for John Knox for the tremendous task which lay ahead. Knox's life was filled with the bittersweet flavoring of discipleship, required of all that take a stand for the...
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Causes of the Reformation
Recognize the causes of the reformation in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. This slideshow thoroughly features this history of Europe.
University of Calgary
The Protestant Reformation
Resource presents the Protestant Reformation in brief outline form from "Background" to "Roman Catholic Reformation."
Mother Earth Travel
Mother Earth Travel: History of Germany: The Protestant Reformation
A brief review ofthe history of the Protestant Reformation in Germany during a time of many changes throughout the nation. Understand how the Augsburg Confession evoloved.
History Teacher
Historyteacher.net: Chronology of the Reformation
Timeline, from 1503 to 1555, outlines some of the major events of the Reformation, beginning with the publication of Erasmus's Handbook of the Christian Knight and ending with the Peace of Augsburg.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: The Catholic Reformation
Explore the Catholic Reformation that occurred in response to the Protestant Reformation. Learn how the Jesuit society rose out of the Catholic Church to help change the image of the church and bring people back. The Jesuits focused on...
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for Intl Peace: Reform in Syria [Pdf]
A good article discussing the attempts to introduce democratic reforms into the Syrian government and society. (July, 2006)
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Environmental Reform
Environmental awareness in the United States became more focused upon the publication of Rachel Carson's Silent Spring. Read about student protests, presidential legislation, and a new desire to protect the environment.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Religious Upheavals in the Developing Atlantic World
From a chapter on "Early Globalization: The Atlantic World," this section explains the changes brought by the Protestant Reformation and how it influenced the development of the Atlantic World while describing Spain's response to the...
Calisphere: University of California Libraries
Calisphere: Social Reform 1950s 1970s: Everyday Life From Postwar to Protest
Original photographs show everyday life in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Cranach, Law and Gospel (Law and Grace)
"The Law and the Gospel" is the single most influential image of the Lutheran Reformation. It represents Lucas Cranach's pictorial translation of Martin Luther's unique understanding of salvation. The painting interprets the roles of...
Calisphere: University of California Libraries
University of California: Calisphere: Social Reform 1950s 1970s: Watts Rebellion
Primary source photographs portray the issues and history surrounding the Watts Riots of California, and how the community came together.
East of England Broadband Network
History's Heroes: Anne Askew (1521 1546)
This website explores the lives of heroic ordinary people who made their mark on history. Features illustrated story and timeline on Anne Askew, a Protestant heretic willing to die for her beliefs. Find out who she was, what she did, her...
PBS
Pbs: Martin Luther the Reluctant Revolutionary
Based on a PBS documentary on Martin Luther, this site describes the life of the great Protestant revolutionary. His efforts would change Medieval Europe as well as the dominance of the Catholic Church. Includes a fun interactive game...
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Believe: Ulrich Zwingli
Discusses the life and significance of Ulrich Zwingli and how he changed the views of the Protestants.
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Mb: Protestant Reformation: General Information
An overview of the Protestant Reformation that covers the causes, development, and results of the movement. Martin Luther, Zwingli, and Calvin's involvement is also discussed.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation
Read about Martin Luther, a German monk in the sixteenth century who spoke out about the abuses of the Roman Catholic Church. He also used the printing press, which had been recently invented, to spread his ideas more widely and thus...
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Unitarian Dictionary: Michael Servetus Biography
A detailed biography on the life of Unitarian Michael Servetus. Discusses his childhood, his rejection of the doctrine of original sin, his death at the hands of the Reform Protestants in Geneva and their pastor, John Calvin, and also...
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: The Impact of Luther and the Radical Reformation
Review history with this site to see how Luther attracted a following to form Lutheranism. Learn how Luther's teaching came at the right time and made people leave the Roman Church. Understand that Luther preached peace and didn't...
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: Queen Elizabeth I: Religion and State [Pdf]
Article on Queen Elizabeth I and the obstacles she faced as she tried to establish an official English Protestant church. Part of a three article series on Making a Difference. Includes questions for discussion and small group activity.
Royal Household
The British Monarchy: Royal Encyclopaedia: Henry Viii (R. 1509 1547)
This resource provides information on the life and rule of King Henry VIII. Discusses his many marriages and desire for a male heir which led to the Protestant Reformation.
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An Introduction to Early Modern European History
An excellent introduction to and overview of the Renaissance and Reformation in Europe. This article touches on all aspects of the period.
BBC
Bbc: Hungarians Rise Up Against Soviet Rule
An excellent primary source article describing the Hungarian Revolution. Describes the causes of the revolt and how the protests turned violent. Site includes description offering a general context as well as related links.
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