TM217.5/TM117.5 Reformation Theology

• Full module description for TM217.5 Reformation
• Full module description for TM117.5 Reformation
• Sample class timetables
• Sample book lists
• Old sample level two assignment titles
• Old sample level one assignment titles

Books

• Cameron, E. The European Reformation, Oxford, Clarendon Press, 1991
• Collinson, P. "The Late Medieval Church and its Reformation (1400-1600)" in, The Oxford Illustrated History of Christianity, Oxford, 1992, pp.233-266
• Comby, J. and MacCulloch, D., How to Read Church History, Vol. 2, London, 1989, pp1-54
• Dickens A. The English Reformation 2nd edition, London, BT Batsford, 1989.
• Duffy, E, The Stripping of the Altars: Traditional Religion in England 1400-1580, London, Yale University Press, 1992
• Duffy E. The Voices of Morebeth: Reformation and Rebellion in an English Village London, Yale University Press 2001
• Estep, W. The Anabaptist Story: An Introduction to Sixteenth Century Anabaptism 3rd edition Eerdmans 1996
• Hooker R Of the Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity 2 vols London, Dent, 1969
• Koenigsberger, H. et al (eds) Europe in the Sixteenth Century, second ed Essex, Pearson Education Ltd, 1989
• Marsh C Popular Religion in Sixteenth Century England London, Macmillan, 1998
• McGrath, A. Reformation Thought 2nd edition Oxford, Blackwell, 1993
• MacCulloch, D. Groundwork of Church History, London, 1987, pp.145-181
• MacCulloch, D. The Later Reformation in England 1547-1603, London, Macmillan, 1990

TM217.5/TM117.5 Reformation Web Resources

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The Reformation

Modern History Source Book

Halsall's ambitious project to put his Fordham University Lecture Source Books on line. Colourful, clear with lots of links to relevant web material and some helpful books on the period - this links to his section on the Reformation but see also the section on the Enlightenment for background to people and ideas. Although general history much of the material is religion related.

Hall of Church History

Phil Johnson's site on church history includes The Reformers, the Puritans,The Anabaptists and lots more His aims may be conservative Protestant but the content is worth exploring by all

Bate's Reformation Resources

Laurence Bate's well set out guide to internet resources on the Reformation including key reformation figures (e.g. Luther, Zwingli, Calvin) and key sections of the Reformation (English, Radical etc.)

A Level Reformation Information

Wolverhampton Grammar School's A level History site with lots of useful information including timelines of Luther's and Calvin's life, links, powerpoint presentations and interactive games!

Luther

A Overview of Luther's Life

Susan Lynn Peterson started this for the Open Directory Project and has spun off to its own web site.

The Wittenburg Project

Project Wittenburg - everything you ever wanted to know about Luther and the Lutherans.

An overview of Luther

A page on Luther from Washington State University's World Civilisations Site

A Timeline for Luther

A timeline of Luther's life and questions and answers on his theology - you can even submit your own question!

Calvin

A Timeline for Calvin

A jpeg timeline of Calvin's life

An overview of Calvin

A page on Calvin from Washington State University's World Civilisations Site

Zwingli

An overview of Zwingli

A page on Zwingli from Washington State University's World Civilisations Site

The English Reformation

An overview of the English Reformation

A page on the English Reformation from Washington State University's World Civilisations Site

The Counter Reformation

An overview of the Counter Reformation

A page on the Counter Reformation from Washington State University's World Civilisations Site

Why not tell us of some sites you have found useful? If the webmaster agrees we'll list them here.

Documents for this module online include:

• Class timetable and schedule
• Book list
• Current TM217.5 assignment titles (if not yet available you will see sample assignment titles.)
• Current TM117.5 assignment titles (if not yet available you will see sample assignment titles.)
• Any handouts submitted for circulation (many tutors are not yet happy to have their handouts online - but the number available is growing -so keep checking)

Documents for this module online include:

• Class timetable and schedule
• Book list
• Current TM217.5 assignment titles (if not yet available you will see sample assignment titles.)
• Current TM117.5 assignment titles (if not yet available you will see sample assignment titles.)
• Any handouts submitted for circulation (many tutors are not yet happy to have their handouts online - but the number available is growing -so keep checking)

Documents for this module online include:

• Class timetable and schedule
• Book list
• Current TM217.5 assignment titles (- if not available you will see samples.)
• Current TM117.5 assignment titles (- if not available you will see samples.)
• Any handouts submitted for circulation (many tutors are not yet happy to have their handouts online - but the number available is growing -so keep checking)

Go ahead - be the first to submit something

Module Description for TM117.5

Code and title

Brief description

Level and Credits

Status

Type

Prerequisites

Recommended prior study*

Restrictions*

Content summary

• A brief overview of late medieval religion and its contribution to the Reformation
• An introduction to some key characters and their theological thought in the Continental and English Reformations.
• The differing theologies of the 'magisterial Reformers', the radical Reformers and the Roman Catholic theologians on
  • The Eucharist
  • The Church and Church State Relationships
  • Faith and Works
  • Against the backdrop of the ecclesiological, devotional, political and social culture
• The relevance of the Reformation and Reformation theology to current ecumenical dialogue and practice.

Learning outcomes

1. Knowledge and Understanding
   • Have an overview of the historical development of the Reformation in England and on the Continent and the questions and issues that precipitated it.
   • Be able to distinguish the differing contributions of the major figures of the Reformation
   • Be aware of the different strands of the Reformation and their contributions to Christian theology
   • Understanding how Reformation theology arose within its specific social, political and religious contexts
   • Be aware of the impact of Reformation theology and activity on current ecumenical relationships and issues
2. Skills
   • Be able to handle appreciatively historical documents.
   • Be able to discuss in an informed way the doctrinal themes and controversies of the Reformation
   • Have developed in their ability to compare different approaches Christian doctrine, in the light of their contexts.
   • Be able to consider their own stance on Christian belief in relation to the views of others.

Teaching and learning

Assessment

Indicative resources

• Collinson, P. "The Late Medieval Church and its Reformation (1400-1600)" in, The Oxford Illustrated History of Christianity, Oxford, 1992, pp.233-266
• Comby, J. and MacCulloch, D., How to Read Church History, Vol. 2, London, 1989, pp1-54
• MacCulloch, D. Groundwork of Church History, London, 1987, pp.145-181

• Cameron, E. The European Reformation, Oxford, Clarendon Press, 1991
• Duffy, E, The Stripping of the Altars: Traditional Religion in England 1400-1580, London, Yale University Press, 1992
• Estep, W. The Anabaptist Story: An Introduction to Sixteenth Century Anabaptism 3rd edition Eerdmans 1996
• McGrath, A. Reformation Thought 2nd edition Oxford, Blackwell, 1993
• MacCulloch, D. The Later Reformation in England 1547-1603, London, Macmillan, 1990

Module Description for TM217.5

Code and title

Tutor

Brief description

Level and Credits

Status

Type

Prerequisites

Recommended prior study*

Restrictions*

Content summary

• A brief overview of late medieval religion and its contribution to the Reformation
• An introduction to some key characters and their theological thought in the Continental and English Reformations especially Luther, Calvin, Cranmer and Hooker..
• The differing theologies of the 'magisterial Reformers', the radical Reformers and the Roman Catholic theologians on
  1. The Eucharist
  2. The Church and Church State Relationships
  3. Faith and Works
  4. Against the backdrop of the ecclesiological, devotional, political and social culture
• The relevance of the Reformation and Reformation theology to current ecumenical dialogue and practice.

Learning outcomes

1. Knowledge and Understanding
   • Have an overview of the historical development of the Reformation in England and on the Continent and the questions and issues that precipitated it.
   • Be able to distinguish the differing contributions of the major figures of the Reformation
   • Be critically aware of the different strands of the Reformation and their contributions to Christian theology
   • Have a critical understanding of how Reformation theology arose within its specific social, political and religious contexts
   • Be aware of the impact of Reformation theology and activity on current ecumenical relationships and issues
2. Skills
   • Be able to handle appreciatively yet critically historical documents.
   • Be able to discuss in a critical and informed way the doctrinal themes and controversies of the Reformation
   • Have developed in their ability to compare and evaluate different approaches Christian doctrine, in the light of their contexts.
   • Be able to consider their own stance on Christian belief in relation to the views of others.

Teaching and learning

Assessment

Indicative resources

• Cameron, E. The European Reformation, Oxford, Clarendon Press, 1991
• Dickens A. The English Reformation 2nd edition, London, BT Batsford, 1989.
• Duffy, E, The Stripping of the Altars: Traditional Religion in England 1400-1580, London, Yale University Press, 1992
• Duffy E. The Voices of Morebeth: Reformation and Rebellion in an English Village London, Yale University Press 2001
• Estep, W. The Anabaptist Story: An Introduction to Sixteenth Century Anabaptism 3rd edition Eerdmans 1996
• Hooker R Of the Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity 2 vols London, Dent, 1969
• Koenigsberger, H. et al (eds) Europe in the Sixteenth Century, second ed Essex, Pearson Education Ltd, 1989
• Marsh C Popular Religion in Sixteenth Century England London, Macmillan, 1998
• McGrath, A. Reformation Thought 2nd edition Oxford, Blackwell, 1993
• MacCulloch, D. The Later Reformation in England 1547-1603, London, Macmillan, 1990

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