The Enlightenment/Great Awakening Flashcards
1
Q
the great awakening (1730-1750)
A
- Jonathon Edwards - pastor - sparks the movement
- “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”
- Salvation through good works
- God’s saving grace is needed
2
Q
Arminianism
A
- Named after Jacobus Arminius
- Individual free will - not divine decree - determines fate
- all humans can be saved - not just the “select”
3
Q
George Whitefield
A
- excellent speaker/preacher and lead revivals
- ben franklin financially supported him
- thousands attended his sermons
4
Q
interest in education
A
- english tradition - schools is for the aristocratic few - not all
- new england - puritans schools - education was to read the bible
- some tax-supported schools spring up in the south
- colleges - geared toward preparing for ministry
5
Q
the enlightenment
A
- begins in europe
- movement of individuality and education
- science, math, theories - challenge to religion
- ideas of freedom for all
- against monarchies. against strong-willed governments
6
Q
remember this…
A
the great awakening stirred up thoughts about religions, education, and the idea of “what if…”
7
Q
arminianism was the idea of __________
A
individual free will
