Introduction
There are several branches of Christianity. For example, there's Catholicism, Calvinism, Lutheranism, Anglicanism, and more! In this task, you will be researching and learning about the revolutionary Martin Luther and his introduction of Protestantism into Christianity.
Task
Use the links provided to find information about Martin Luther. During your reading/listening, be mindful of the following questions and answer them as you follow along:
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What were some corruptions seen in the Catholic Church during 1517 – 1648?
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What did Luther do to bring attention to the corruptions in the Catholic Church?
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What were some of Luther's key beliefs?
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What invention helped spread Luther's ideas?
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What is an indulgence?
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Why was Martin Luther excommunicated from the Catholic Church?
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What are some forms of Protestantism that were founded after Lutheranism? Name two.
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What was the Diet of Worms?
Remember to not limit yourself to just these questions. Learn as much as you can!
After the questions are answered, the class will meet to discuss Martin Luther's ideologies and how they lead to the Protestant Reformation.
Process
Watch the following video and take note of anything that seems important or answers the previous questions:
Timeline of Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation:
http://protestantism.co.uk/timeline.html
Use the articles below to help clear any confusion about Martin Luther:
https://www.biographyonline.net/spiritual/martin-luther.html
https://www.history.com/topics/martin-luther-and-the-95-theses
Watch the following video and reflect on how it may have helped the Protestants spread their ideas:
Evaluation
| Rubric | 1. Unsatisfactory | 2. Shows Progression | 3. Satisfactory | 4. Excellence | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Questions & Answers |
The questions were not answered at all. |
The questions were partially answered with incomplete sentences. | The questions were mostly answered with complete sentences. | The questions were answered completely and thoroughly with dates and extra notes. | |
| Behavior |
The student frequently went off task, associated with their neighbors, and visited sites other than the ones assigned. |
The student rarely went off task, associated with their neighbors, and mostly stayed on the pages provided. | The student stayed on task, rarely spoke to the students next to them, and stayed only on the pages assigned. | The student was successful in staying on task and keeping their work independent. | |
| Understanding | The student is unable to explain any of the material |
The student is able to explain some of the points with some inaccuracies |
The student is able to explain basic information with no inaccuracies. | The student has a thorough understanding of the content and can speak about it fluently | |
| /12 |
Conclusion
Now, with further understanding of Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation, write a short paragraph (or more) about Martin Luther's life and his ideologies. Be sure to include a topic sentence, supporting details, and a conclusion. Use all of the info you learned in this assignment.
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