Religious Change under Elizabeth Flashcards
The Act of Supremacy 1559?
She was the ‘Supreme Governor’ of the church- compromise for C and P.
Head of English Church.
All clergy required to give an ‘oath of loyalty’ P (take out all the devout/extreme Catholics).
Mary’s heresy laws against P theology were repealed. P
Established a ‘commission for Ecclesiastical Causes’- to give order and uniformity to church. (E) P/C
Act of Uniformity 1559?
Ensured key P theology now dominated church. P like 1552 prayer book was reimposed (like Edward) but not as extreme.
Prayer book modified- vague around Transubstantion.
P AND C
Clergy and congregation could be imprisioned for not using it. P
Fines of 12d if not attend church. (1p) P
Church decoration and clergy vestments-returned before Ed radical 1559 changes.
Royal Injunctions 1559 aftermath of settlement?
AIM- PUT FOOT DOWN AND REFINE AND CONTROL WAY E CHURCH DEVELOPED.
Measures:
Defined vestments- similar line to Edward. P
Clergy only marry permission of 2 JPs and a Bishop (E did not idea of married priests). C mainly but P
All parishes E copy of Bible.
Clergy must read least 4 times a year to congregation-avoid absenteeism. C AND P MAINLY P.
E left church Convocation to oversee church teaching and doctrine (religious)- but wanted control over structure. P MAINLY- DOMINATED
Cecil’s role.
Tried to change situation in Monarch’s favor for smooth laws passed and acceptance of religious settlement (P).
Catholic vs Protestant Debate. Led to C walkout.
Got rid of strong Catholics- Bishops of Winchester and Watson of Lincoln- arrested, sent to Tower for not participating.
Decrease Bishops C influence in Lords- passing laws.
1559 2nd April- Treaty of Cateau-Cambresis (accent on E).
Peace Treaty with France- decreased chance of Catholic French led invasion.
A rigged theological disputation was organized by C and P theologists- designed to make Catholics look obstructive and loose them support.
Puritan Opposition.
1563- 42 Articles.
Put pressure on E at the Convocation and a group tried to continue what they thought was necessary.
Due to pressure they passed Article 29.
-Denied the real presence in Communion- unacceptable by Catholics and moderate P.
E stepped in and repealed it. DEFEATED EVENTUALLY.
39 Articles of Religion passed- compromise (some requirements of both).
Same Convocation put forward 6 Articles which made church appearance and services more radical.
E.g. Minister vestments simple surplice and everyone not made to kneel when receiving Communion.
DEFEATED 59 TO 58 VOTES.
Resignation of Bishops and Clergy.
The oath of loyalty: Did not accept:
All but 1 of Mary’s Bishops (Bishop of Llandaff) took out of position.
300/8000 lower clergy refused.
CONSEQUENCE:
Could appoint P sympathizers like Matthew Parker (Anne’s Chaplin) as Archbishop of Canterbury- make changes on religion easier.
Removed strict/hardcore/extreme Catholic clergyman which made it easier for the new changes to settle in and be accepted.
