Module 5: Continuing Reformations
Hi everyone, and welcome to the fifth module of the History of Christianity 2 Course. In this section, we'll be working through some other subsequent movements of reformation in Europe. These were the continuations of the reformations we have already covered, at least in some sense. But they were distinct movements, with distinct histories, and different lessons for us to learn. This module will cover the beginnings of the English Reformation, including the English monarchy of the time, which strongly influenced that reformation. And it will cover the theological controversy between two groups later called the Arminians and the Calvinists.
This module will help you to understand the reasons behind the changes in the church of England and the results that came from these changes. And it will cover significant theological ideas from that time period and how influential those ideas and controversies have been for subsequent history, even until today.
The student will be exposed to controversies and different options for theological understanding and church organization and practice. And the student will have opportunity to evaluate these ideas and actions and the lessons that can be learned from all of these various movements and their outcomes. This module will also aid the student to work through how the lessons learned can be applied in their own life and ministry.
Introductory Scenario
Imagine that you are in the middle of a controversy between two sides with dramatically different views. How should you respond? How should you decide between the two sides? How should you deal with the group with which you agree? How should you deal with the group that disagrees with the position you think is best? How would your responses differ if you had no influence over either group, compared to your responses if you had influence? What principles should guide all your decisions and actions? Please consider these questions and be watching for material that will help you answer them as you work through this module.
Module Objectives and Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this module, the student will:
- Describe the reasons why the church of England broke from Rome and the results this had for politics, society, and church in England.
- Understand the changes that happened in the church in England and how this compared to the various Reformations that happened in other places.
- Describe the Elizabethan settlement, why it was significant, and the results that came from it for English society.
- Understand the history of the debate between Arminians and Calvinists and the outcome of the Synod of Dort.
- Accurately describe the five points of doctrine taught by the Remonstrance and the five points given in response by the Synod of Dort, and evaluate these teachings in contrast to the opposite side.
- Place the major events of the English Reformation and the Arminian/Calvinist debate in a general chronology.
Instruction Guides
In this section, you'll find links to important instructional documents for this module. Click the following links to open each document. There is a set of instructions for individual study and a document for group study.
Textbook Content
In this section, you'll find a study guide for the textbook reading for module 5. And then you'll find the link to a practice quiz covering this textbook reading.
This section also contains a review quiz to test your understanding of the textbook material for this module. By clicking the banner below, you will be given a series of questions, in random order. The quiz will be different each time, so feel free to take it more than once.
Click the button next to the best answer for each question, or drag each term to its best definition. Then press the Submit
button at the bottom to see if your answers are correct.
Lecture Content
In this section, you will find the video lectures for the Continuing Reformations module. They are designed to be watched in order, but each video should make sense on its own. Click each banner to open access to each video. There are also links with each video if you prefer to watch on the Rumble or YouTube interface or download just the audio to listen offline.
Reviews
In this section, you will find the review slides from the course lectures for module 8. This is a convenient way to view and review the summaries for each lecture. Click the banner to open the slide show.
Click the prev.
and next
buttons (bottom right of the slide) to move through the slides. You can also click on any thumbnail to go directly to that slide.
Discussion/Reflection/Essay Questions
This section contains questions for further thought and discussion from Module 5. It is recommended that you take time to think through these issues in order to thoroughly grasp the significance and explore the application of the material you are learning. These questions can also be used as essay questions in a classroom setting exam. Below, you will find links to the Response and Application Reflection Instructions for Individuals, and the Response and Application Discussion Instructions for Groups. And you will find a link to the detailed question document for this module. Or Click the banner below to view the questions in a simplified format.
The following questions are for your thoughtful consideration and discussion:
- If you had influence, what would you do? How would the church change? Why? How does this apply?
- If you had NO influence, what would you do? How would you have changed? Why? How does this apply?
- What is the ideal outcome for the church? What is the ideal outcome for the society? How can you help get there?
- What reinforced or challenged what you already knew about Calvinism and Arminianism? How did your understanding change? What difference does this make?
- What did you learn about how to disagree well? What was good or bad? Why? How will you respond?
- What did you learn from either side of the Calvinist/Arminian debate? What is your evaluation? What is the evidence? How will you apply this?
- What else did you learn? How does it apply?
(Optional) Timeline - Part 5
This section contains instructions for an optional Timeline activity to be constructed over all sixteen modules. Below is a link to the detailed instructions for this activity.
Step five of the Timeline should include the following information:
- Any significant events, ideas, and people from the English reformation and the English monarchy of that time.
- Any significant events, ideas, and people from the debate between Arminians and Calvinists.
- Any significant writings from these movements, and the ideas, doctrines, and approaches which they represent, and the impact they had.
(Optional) Principles Chart - Part 5
This section contains instructions for an optional Principles Chart activity to be constructed over all sixteen modules. Below is a link to the detailed instructions for this activity.
Step five of the Principles chart will add any important principles noted from the English reformation, and the debate between Arminians and Calvinists, the influence these movements had, the reasons behind that influence, and how those principles can be applied.
It is suggested that the student begin this activity before watching the Guiding Principles
portion of the lecture. Then the student may supplement their work after learning additional insights from the Guiding Principles.
(Optional) Term Project Research
The student will continue locating relevant resources and researching about their chosen topic for their term project. The student should read the research of reputable historians (hopefully at least some writing from a faithful Christian worldview). But, as much as possible, the student should also read primary sources, to learn firsthand the views and experiences of the people involved in those things. The course textbook the course bibliography, the course lectures, and the primary resource reading lists are good places to start for finding quality resources. Below is a link to detailed instructions for the entire project.
Primary Source Reading
This section contains instructions and resources for the Primary Source Reading activity. The student should read a minimum of 10-20 pages from a primary resource or resources discussed in this module's lecture and write or discuss a brief response to their reading. Below is a link to detailed instructions for the Primary Source Reading, which contain a list of recommended resources, by module. And click the banner below to access a list of recommended resources with links to where they may be found.
The following is a list of the recommended primary sources for this module. This list contains links to the resources in print and/or online format. These links may change, so feel free to search for other sources for these same titles. In addition, please do not feel you are limited only to this list. Feel free to choose from any primary source from the period and topic covered in this module:
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A Reformation Reader: Primary Texts and Introductions,Print ISBN : 978-1506474694Online : archive.org
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Voices of the English Reformation: A Sourcebook,Print ISBN : 9780812218770Online : archive.org
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The Tyndale New Testament,Print ISBN : 978-1598562903, 978-1107626195, or 978-1598563498Online : archive.org, ebible.org, or biblestudytools.com
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Works of William Tyndale,Print ISBN : 978-1848710740Online : archive.org, or luminarum.org
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The Act of Supremacy (1534),Print ISBN : 2940013389151Online : britainexpress.com, or tudorhistory.org
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The Act of Uniformity (1549),Online : tudorplace.com
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The Thirty Nine Articles,Print ISBN : 978-1385588567, 978-1385856482, or 978-1542990622Online : ccel.org, apostles-creed.org, or onthewing.org
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The Book of Common Prayer,Print ISBN : 978-0199645206, 978-0813925172, 978-1646794270, or 978-0521600958Online : archive.org, or ccagbg.org
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Writings of Thomas Cranmer,Print ISBN : 978-1848250482, 978-1573832144, 978-0802817594, or 978-1573832151Online : ccel.org, archive.org, or luminarum.org
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The Geneva BiblePrint ISBN : 978-1598562125, 978-1536818970, or 978-1893774773Online : archive.org, or apuritansmind.com
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The Marrow of Theology,Print ISBN : 978-0939464142Online : monergism.com, archive.org, or apuritansmind.com
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Sermons of Hugh Latimer,Online : ccel.org
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Foxe's Book of Martyrs,Print ISBN : 978-1954745322, 978-0882708751, 978-1565637818, or 978-1641231145Online : ntslibrary.com, archive.org, or gutenberg.org
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Scots Confession,Print ISBN : 978-1522865865Online : apostles-creed.org, or fpchurch.org
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Writings of John Knox,
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Writings of James Arminius,Print ISBN : 978-1610970303Online : archive.org, ccel.org, or wesley.nnu.edu
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The Remonstrance,Print ISBN : 978-1602068902Online : theopedia.com, crivoice.org, or evangelicalarminians.org
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The Arminian Confession of 1621,Print ISBN : 978-1597523370Online : evangelicalarminians.org
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The Canons of Dort,Print ISBN : 978-1592557257, 978-1955859066, 978-1602068902, or 2940012327314Online : onthewing.org, monergism.com, or apostles-creed.org
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The Three Forms of Unity,Print ISBN : 979-8986509068, or 978-1599253787Online : monergism.com
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God's Predestination,Online : apuritansmind.com
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A Display of Arminianism,Print ISBN : 978-1494341893, or 978-1170172018Online : ccel.org, or monergism.com
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The Death of Death in the Death of Christ,Print ISBN : 978-1800404762, 978-1781393161, 978-0851510644, or 978-1781919064Online : ccel.org, or monergism.com
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Examination of Arminianism,Online : monergism.com
Review Quiz
This section is a link to a review quiz to test your understanding of the objective material for Module 5. By clicking the banner, you will be taken to a series of questions, in random order. Answer each question and then push the Submit
button to check your answers. Every question must be answered before you can submit the quiz. At the end, you will be shown your score for the entire quiz. The quiz will be different each time, so feel free to take it more than once. Click the banner to begin the quiz.
Here is a review quiz for the material covered in this module's lectures. Click the button next to the best answer for each question, or drag each term to its best definition. Then press the button at the bottom to see if your answers are correct.
Module Completed!
Congratulations, you have reached the end of the fifth module. I hope that you have found it rewarding and have noticed personal growth.
I encourage you to continue on the next module as soon as is convenient. The button below will take you to Module 6.
