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Section 4-The Reform Continues. Calvin Continues the Reformation. John Calvin- Published Institutes of the Christian Religion (1536) Expressed ideas about God, salvation, and human nature Summary of Protestant theology and religious beliefs
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Calvin Continues the Reformation • John Calvin- Published Institutes of the Christian Religion (1536) • Expressed ideas about God, salvation, and human nature • Summary of Protestant theology and religious beliefs • Calvinism-Religion based on John Calvin’s teachings
Calvin Continues the Reformation • Predestination-God has known since the beginning of time who he wants to save • These people were called the “elect” • Theocracy-Government controlled by religious leaders
Other Protestant Reformers • Anabaptists- “Meaning baptize again” • Protestant group who believe people should only be baptized as adults • Believed church and state should be separate and they should not fight in wars
Catholic Reformation • Catholic Reformation-A process of renewing the Catholic Church from within • Jesuits-Society of Jesus created by the Pope in 1540 A.D. • 3 Focuses- • Founded schools in Europe • Convert non-Christians to Catholicism • Stop the spread of Protestantism
Catholic Reformation • Pope Paul III takes four steps to reform the Catholic Church • Investigated the selling of indulgences • Approved the Jesuit order • Used inquisitions to seek out heretics (non-believers) • Called for church leaders to meet at the Council of Trent
Catholic Reformation • Council of Trent-Meeting where Catholic cardinals and bishops agreed on several doctrines in response to the Reformation • Only the churches interpretation of the Bible is correct • Anyone who tries to interoperate it is a heretic • Salvation is achieved by good works and faith • Christian life should be guided by church traditions and the bible • Indulgences are valid expressions of faith