Laud and Arminianism Flashcards
Laud and Arminiamism
What was the hierarchy of bishops in the Church of England?
Bishops report to either the Archbishop of Canterbury or the Archbishop of York, with Canterbury ranking higher.
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What were the duties of bishops in the Church of England?
Bishops oversee parishes and priests in their diocese, assisted by Archdeacons.
Laud and Arminianism
What is the terminology related to bishops and their governance?
- Diocese: A bishopric or see.
- Episcopal: Related to bishops.
- Episcopacy: A system of governance by bishops.
Laud and Arminianism
Who led the hierarchy of bishops under the archbishoprics during this period?
The Bishop of London.
What were William Laud’s major appointments under Charles I?
- Dean of the Chapel Royal (1626).
- Bishop of London (1628).
- Archbishop of Canterbury (1633).
Why was Laud rapidly promoted under Charles I?
Charles admired Laud’s emphasis on order and ceremony in the Church.
What theological principles influenced William Laud?
Laud was influenced by Arminian theology, emphasizing free will, ceremonial worship, beauty in church services, and the importance of sacraments.
How did “Laudianism” differ from traditional Arminianism?
Laudianism extended beyond Arminian theology, blending it with Laud’s authoritarian approach to church governance.
What was the focus of Laudian reforms?
Hierarchy, authority, and ceremonial practices, reflecting Charles I’s values of order and structure.
Why was Laud significant as the Bishop of London?
He became the most powerful clergyman due to Archbishop Abbot’s ineffectiveness and shaped the Anglican Church during the 1630s.
How did Arminianism maintain continuity with pre-Reformation Catholic practices?
By emphasising ceremony and hierarchy, setting it apart from Calvinist austerity.
How did Laud’s reforms mark a departure from Calvinist dominance?
They challenged the Protestant orthodoxy established under Elizabeth I, symbolising a shift in church-state relations.
What caused Charles I’s support for Arminianism?
Its alignment with his belief in the divine right of kings and desire for an orderly, hierarchical society.
What were the effects of Laud’s reforms?
They polarised society, exacerbated tensions between Puritans and Anglicans, and contributed to distrust in Charles I’s governance.
Why was 1628 a turning point in Laud’s career?
His appointment as Bishop of London made him the most powerful cleric, enabling him to implement reforms nationally.
How were Arminianism and Catholicism similar?
Both emphasised hierarchy, ceremony, and sacraments, leading to perceptions of Arminianism as covert Catholicism.
How did Arminianism differ from Puritanism?
Arminianism rejected predestination and emphasised free will, while Puritanism adhered to strict predestinarian doctrine.
What was the religious significance of Laud’s association with Arminianism?
It challenged England’s Protestant identity and intensified divisions leading to civil war.
What was the political significance of Arminianism under Charles I?
It symbolised royal absolutism and highlighted the alignment between religious dissent and political resistance.
What is Anthony Milton’s interpretation of Laud’s reforms?
Milton views Laud as a sincere religious reformer committed to Anglican identity, seeing Arminianism as a legitimate Protestant strand.
How does Conrad Russell interpret Laud’s reforms?
Russell portrays Laud as part of Charles I’s absolutist agenda, using Arminianism to consolidate royal power.
What does John Morrill emphasize about opposition to Laud’s reforms?
Morrill highlights fears of “popery,” which fueled cultural and symbolic opposition to Laudianism.
What is Christopher Hill’s Marxist interpretation of Laud’s role?
Hill sees Laud’s reforms as a flashpoint in a class struggle between the feudal monarchy and a rising bourgeoisie.
How does Peter Lake’s revisionist approach reassess Laud?
Lake argues that Laud’s vision was a coherent balance of tradition and innovation within Anglicanism, reflecting broader crises.
Was Laud’s promotion of Arminianism theological or political?
Historians debate whether it was primarily a theological conviction or a tool for royal absolutism.
