Protestant Reformation

Martin Luther

German monk and professor of theology; leader of the Reformation

Protestant Reformation

Movement to reform the Catholic church, led by Luther

95 Theses

Luther’s argument against the Catholic Church, nailed in 1517

Indulgences

Payments for forgiveness of sins, criticized by Luther

Excommunication

Expulsion from the Catholic church

Charles V

Suppressed Luther’s writings

Act of Supremecy

Declared Henry VIII as Supreme Head of the Church of England

Reformation Parliament

Gathering that removed England from Papal control

Johann Tetzel

Expert salesman of indulgences, opposed by Luther

Diet of Worms

Assembly where Luther refused to recant his writings

Consubstantiation

Luther’s belief in real presence of Christ at communion

Priesthood of all believers

Luther‘s idea that all Christians can access God

Frederick of Saxony

Protected Luther from persecution after Worms

Anabaptism

Fringe Protestant idea, advocating adult baptism

Papal Infallibility

Doctrine denied by Luther, asserting no human authority