The Scholars of the Reformation

1. Ulrich Zwingli The Scholars of theReformation John Calvin Philip Melanchthon Eighth Grade History By Renee Hoekstra Dordt College John Wycliffe John Hus

2. Introduction • The Reformation was a pivotal point in the history of Christianity. Though the Reformation is often viewed in accordance with Martin Luther, several theologians were responsible for contributing to the Reformation and its outcome. In this activity you will be able to become more familiar with six of the Reformers and their basic beliefs. Martin Luther

3. Task • The students will split into six groups and each group will be assigned a reformer. The groups will then research the beliefs of the reformer on the websites provided. After they have found the beliefs, the students will then put together a poster describing the beliefs that that Reformer has along with some art that enhances the beliefs, such as bread and a wine cup for beliefs dealing with communion. After all the groups are finished they will each present before the class and describe the various beliefs using their posters. The listening students should take notes on the presentations as this information ought to be used on a test.

4. Process • Your group will be assigned one of the reformers below and you will have to research that reformer by going to the website listed. You will need to find what the major doctrines are that each reformer taught. After you have found the information, put it all together on an artistic poster that you will then present to the class. Take care to correctly present the beliefs as you and your classmates will be tested on the information. • Reformers: • John Calvin - http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03195b.htm • Martin Luther - http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/09438b.htm • Ulrich Zwingli - http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15772a.htm • John Wycliffe - http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15722a.htm • John Hus - http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07584b.htm • Philip Melanchthon - http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/10151a.htm

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6. Conclusion • Now students will have a better understanding of the Reformers and perhaps will be able to see where the beliefs of their particular denomination found their roots. The students will also have worked upon their artistic abilities and will know how to find information on a website and put it into their own words. They will also have practice with public speaking and giving presentations before an audience.

7. Teacher Page • Focus: • This webquest focuses on the people who contributed to the Reformation and informs students of the different beliefs that contributed and grew out of the Reformation and the years afterwards. • Objectives/Goals: • To learn about the beliefs that inspired the Reformation • To practice researching topics on the internet • To encourage create tendencies in students via the poster • Resources: • Time Required: three days: one for research, one for preparing posters, one for presentation. • Each group will need access to a computer with the internet and a copy of this webquest. • Credits • Thank you to the Roman Catholic Church for their online encyclopedia.

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