Curated OER
Leaders of the Protestant Reformation
Students examine role of Protestant Reformation in forming of numerous religions and religious ideas, identify key figures of Protestant Reformation, their religious ideas, and accomplishments, and discuss how religious ideas formed...
Curated OER
Reformation Review Slideshow
In this Reformation review worksheet, learners view a slide show regarding the Protestant Reformation and use this graphic organizer to take notes.
Curated OER
Bloody Mary Word Search
In this word search worksheet, students study the words related to Bloody Mary. Students locate the 15 words within the word search puzzle.
National Archives (UK)
The National Archives: Henry Viii
This collection of records and primary source documents from the reign of Henry VIII show how Henry developed his own image to make himself seem even more powerful.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: World History: The Renaissance and Protestant Reformation
Comprehensive learning module on Renaissance and Reformation explores its evolution, culture, contirbutions and conflict. Complete set of multi-media course resources.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Martin Luther
This site from the encyclopedia Wikipedia provides a biography on Martin Luther contains information on his 95 Theses, his being questioned as a heretic and his excommunication, and Luther's antisemitism. Also contains some quotes by...
Luminarium
Luminarium: Henry Viii (1491 1547)
Part of a larger site on Renaissance literature contains links to many biographies of Henry VIII. Includes a compilation of works written by Henry VIII.
Luminarium
Luminarium: Elizabeth I (1533 1603)
Part of a larger site on Renaissance literature, this page contains quotes, Elizabeth's writings and speeches, a great biography, essays, articles, images, and more. Very helpful.
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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.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Protestant Reformation and Religious Wars
The Catholic Church came under scrutiny during the 15th century which led to reformation. This provides learning resources, lessons, videos, and primary sources to enhance studying this era.
Other
The Importance of the Printing Press for the Protestant Reformation, Part One
An article identifying the significant role the printing press played during the Protestant Reformation in the sixteenth century.
Christian Classics Ethereal Library
Calvin College: The Printing Press and the Reformation
A comprehensive summary of the impact the creation of the printing press had during the Protestant Reformation in the sixteenth century.
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...
Stanford University
Sheg: Document Based History: Reading Like a Historian: The Puritans
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students solve a problem surrounding a historical question by reading primary source documents. This historical inquiry lesson allows students to source, corroborate, and contextualize speeches from...
Other
Reformation: Documents of the Reformation
Includes links to primary documents of the Protestant reformation. Links to essays and a photo gallery. Some links to sites in German.
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.
Other
St. Michael's Call: Exsurge Domine
This resource provides text written by Pope Leo X discussing his views on Martin Luther. Once you have come to the Papal Library you then need to locate "Leo X" in the first column. After you click on "Leo X" you you will be taken to a...
Folger Shakespeare Library
Folger Shakespeare Library: Folger Exhibitions: Elizabeth I, Then and Now
Tour artifacts from the Folger Shakespeare Library that tell story of Elizabeth's life, times, and reign.
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...
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...
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Europe in the Age of Religious Wars, 1560 1715
Understand what occurred to begin and the end the Thirty Years' War in Europe with this lecture. Explore the different battles and treaties that went along with this time of unrest in Europe because of the religious indifference. Also...
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Authors: Martin Luther
This site features the author Martin Luther including the English and Latin versions of his nonfiction work "95 Theses," a list of 95 propositions for the Protestant Reformation.
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...
Other
The Anabaptists
The Hall of Church History describes the Anabaptists and their belifs. Watch out for religious bias in this site. Includes links to other sites relating to Anabaptists.