module 4 2.0

Question 1

define ‘division’ and ‘denomination’ in relation to the branches of Christianity

Answer 1

when a distinct religious grouping exists within a major religion, such groupings are referred to as a religious ‘division’, ‘denomination’

Question 2

four main branches of christianity

Answer 2

orthodox
protestant
catholic
anglican

Question 3

how and why do the branches of christianity exist

Answer 3

orthodox and catholicism:

 - political, 
 - cultural, 
 - economic and 
 - social factors. 
 - some theological differences 
 - second council of nicea

protestant:

 - indulgence
 - abandonment of rome by the Popes
 - rise of nationalism
 - decline of latin
 - corruption in the church

Question 4

how do the branches of christianity with each other and respond to each other throughout history

Answer 4

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Question 5

describe the describe the events, people and results of the first division – The Great Schism

Answer 5

effects:

 - crusades
 - massacre of latins in 1182 CE
 - west's retaliation in sacking thessalonica in 1185 CE
 - imposition of latin patriarchs

Question 6

describe the describe the events, people and results of the second division – The Protestant Reformation

Answer 6

effects:
• Emergence of Protestantism
o Became one of the three major branches of Christinity
• Establishment of many paritestant churches, groups and movements
• Translation of the bible into German, French, English and other languages
• Counter-reformation – movement within roman catholic church to reform and revive itself
• Improved training and education for some Roman Catholic priests
• End of sale if indulgences
• Protestant worship services in local language rather than latin
• Peace of Augsburg (1555) which allowed German princes to decide whether their territories would be Catholic or Lutheran
• Thirty Years’ War (1618 – 48) a conflict which most of the countries of Europe fought and about eight million people died – partly a struggle between Roman Catholics, Calvinists and Lutherans

people:

 - Martin Luther, 
 - Ulrich Zwingli 
 - John Calvin