Chapter Seven | Laudianism & Religious Divisions Flashcards
When was Laud appointed Archbishop of Canterbury?
1633
Why did Charles I impose Laudianism?
Conformity across all kingdoms
What two key characteristics were at the heart of Laudianism, and why were these controversial?
Rejection of predestination (Protestant belief) & emphasis on ritual/ceremony (mirroring Catholicism)
What was one physical change made to the Church, and why did this create religious tension?
Ministers wore vestments (mirroring Catholicism)
How did Laud attempt to limit Puritanism?
Limited preaching to Sundays (mirroring Catholicism) & directed legal attack on Feoffees (organisation which raised money to establish Puritan preachers) in 1633
How were Laudian measures enforced in England?
Visitations made by bishops to parishes - to report on conformity to Laudian reforms
Why did Charles impose Laudianism on Scotland?
Resented independence of Presbyterian Church
How did Charles impose Laudianism on Scotland, and why did this create religious tension?
Commanded observation of Articles of Perth in 1625 (mirrored Catholicism for Presbyterians) & Imposed new canons in 1636, one of which forced ministers to read from new prayer book (1637), banning improvised prayer
What was the impact of the imposition of the Laudian Prayer Book on Scotland?
Conflict in St Giles Cathedral - started Scottish Rebellion, and thus Civil wars
What was Millenarianism?
Belief in future thousand-year age of blessedness, beginning w/ 2nd coming of Christ (important to English Protestantism)
Why did the emergence of Millenarianism give some Puritans a reason to take on more political and public roles in the 1630s?
Thought political crisis was part of events heralding the end of the world - feared they would be judged soon
