Edward VI: Religion under Northumberland

Question 1

What were Northumberland’s aims regarding religion

Answer 1

1. Wished to continue the protestant reforms initiated by Somerset.
2. Sought to plunder more wealth

Question 2

What was an enabling factor in pushing for more radical protestantism

Answer 2

The wider political context, Northumberland was a religious man however the clergy became more radical

Question 3

Reasons for a more radical approach

Answer 3

1. Cranmer was moving in a more radical direction. This is emphasised in the 1552 Book of Common Prayer
2. Senior clergy were becoming more radical. e.g. John Hooper
3. Prominent continental reformers such as Peter Martyr moved to England and gained influence
4. Reflection of the increasing influence of King Edward. Edward took his position as King of the Church seriously - shown by his mission to destroy idolatry.

Question 4

Act of Uniformity

Answer 4

1552

• Publication of a changed Book of Common Prayer.

Church music restricted = maintain simplicity

Rewrite of Baptisms and Burial services = Simplicity

Cranmer wanted to move religion in a more simplistic direction

Question 5

Impact of Religious Change

Answer 5

Protestantism was confirmed by the 42 Articles of Religion in 1552.

This confirmed the reform of the King

By 1547, 20% were protestant.

1553 there was a decline in Church attendance. Much of the church plate was melted down for builloin.