Front

A Christian who separated from the Roman Catholic Church during the Reformation; any member of a church founded on Reformation principles.

Back

Protestant

Front

Religious reform movement (1500s-1600s) that formed new Christian groups.

Back

Reformation

Front

A German priest who initiated Lutheranism and posted the Ninety-Five Theses, sparking the Reformation.

Back

Martin Luther

Front

A monarchy with unlimited ruler power.

Back

absolute monarchy

Front

Protestant denomination founded by Henry VIII in England

Back

Anglicanism

Front

Protestant denomination founded by John Calvin

Back

Calvinism

Front

Movement of the Catholic Church reacting to the Reformation, correcting abuses, clarifying teachings, condemning Protestant errors, and regaining members.

Back

Counter-Reformation

Front

Protestant denomination founded by Martin Luther

Back

Lutheranism

Front

Identification with and devotion to one's nation

Back

nationalism

Front

English Protestants aiming to purify the Anglican Church of Catholic elements

Back

Puritans