How effectively did the the Church of England evolve in conditions of conflict and Revolution?

Question 1

How did Charles I at first attempt to make Arminianism the dominance?

Answer 1

1) Charles forbid public discussions of religious doctrine ( restricted the Puritans and Calvinists as part of their belief was to discuss their religion)
2) Appointed Arminian clergy to key roles e.g. Laud as bishop of London in 1628 + mem of privy council
3) Laud appointed 1633 Archbishop of Canterbury.= imposed beliefs across England.

Question 2

Name some of Laud’s reform to the COE.

Answer 2

1) Organs were installed (seen as a distraction to puritans)
2) Statues + colour
3) Removal of communion table from centre to the east side with rich embroidered covering puritans Crying
4)Limited bible Teaching to only Sunday -morn/even
+ Weekdays lectures banned puritans sobbing

Question 3

How did laud enforce those reforms?

Answer 3

With series of punishment to those who did not comply.

Question 4

In 1637 Prerogative courts used to punish dissenters (puritans) who published Writings against the Anglican church, e.g…….

Answer 4

Trial of:

• Bastwick
• Burtons
• Prynne

Question 5

Name the ways that Parliament re-ordered the church 1640-60

Answer 5

Attempted to abolish bishops after Root n Branch petition 1640 = Failed

Removed Arminian features in Churches - statues

Abolished Anglican book of common prayer instead created directory of worship.

1650 toleration act passed = END OF CONFESSIONAL STATE

Question 6

Were Anglican still able to worship?

Answer 6

CO attempt at religious reforms denied toleration to Anglicanism, But Anglicans were able to worship= discreetly

Also, former Anglican clergy continued in office during republic