MTC - 6.1 - Religious Change - Somerset Protestantism Flashcards
6.1 - TO WHAT EXTENT DID ENGLAND BECOME PROTESTANT UNDER SOMERSET?
6.1 - TO WHAT EXTENT DID ENGLAND BECOME PROTESTANT UNDER SOMERSET?
When did Henry VIII die and what was the Church at the time?
Henry VIII died in 1547, the Church was still largely Catholic
At the start, what was Somerset’s policy towards religious change?
It should be cautious and slow
What religion was Somerset?
Somerset was a moderate Protestant
Did Bishop Gardiner oppose change?
Yes
What was the view of the lower clergy on change?
The majority of the lower clergy were opposed to change
What was ordered to be placed in every church in July 1547?
The Book of Homilies
At the same time as the Book of Homilies being placed in every church, what were the clergy ordered to do?
Conduct their services in English, preach every Sunday and ensure there was an English bible in their church.
Also remove superstitious images and statues
What did some people argue about religious changes and Henry VIII’s will?
Some argued that there should be no religious changes until Edward turned 18
What act was passed when parliament met in Autumn 1547?
The Chantries Act
What was the main reason for the dissolution of chantries?
To raise money to fund the war against Scotland
What act did parliament repeal in Autumn 1547?
The Treason Act
What did the repeal of the Treason Act allow?
It allowed for radicals to freely discuss and demand more radical reforms
What happened following the repeal of the Treason Act?
Radical views were unleashed and there was unrest followed with iconoclastic attacks on images and altars
What was the government forced to issue between January and April 1548?
A series of proclamations
When did the Council ban all public preaching, limiting the spread of Protestantism?
September 1548
What act was passed in January 1549?
The Act of Uniformity
What were 3 things stated in the Act of Uniformity?
- Clergy allowed to marry
- Holy Communion in English
- The laity could receive both bread and wine at communion
What two Catholic transubstantiation practices were allowed to remain?
- Fast days remained, as did the number of Holy Days
- Worship of saints not banned, only discouraged
When was the First Book of Common Prayer unveiled?
December 1548
What would happen to the clergy if they refused to use the new service?
Fined or imprisoned
What happened to the laity if they did not go to church?
They were not punished - nothing
Who carried out visitations in the diocese of Gloucester?
Bishop Hooper
Out of 311 clergy in Gloucester, how many could not recite the Lord’s Prayer?
10
Out of the 311 clergy in Gloucester, how many did not know the 10 Commandments?
171
