History | Senioritis

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of Europe

Understanding the Reformation: Its Impact on Religion, Society, and Politics in Europe

The Reformation A religious movement of the 1500s that began as an attempt to reform the Roman Catholic Church and resulted in the creation of Protestant churches....

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of Europe

An Overview of Protestantism: Beliefs, History, and Influence on Modern World

Protestantism A new branch of Christianity established during the Reformation Protestantism is a major branch of Christianity that originated in Europe in the 16th century as a...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of Europe

Unlocking the Power of Humanism: A Philosophical and Ethical Stance for Modern Progress

Humanism A way of thought that focuses on the human potential for achievement and independent thinking Humanism is a philosophical and ethical stance that emphasizes the value...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of Europe

Revolutionizing Communication: The Invention and Evolution of the Printing Press

Printing Press An invention that was the most influential in spreading Martin Luther’s ideas throughout Europe A printing press is a device that is used to mass-produce...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of Europe

The History and Controversy of Indulgences in the Catholic Church

Indulgences Certificates that pardoned people of sins, reducing their degree of suffering in purgatory. Indulgences are a practice that originated within the Catholic Church during the Middle...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of Europe

Martin Luther: The Revolutionary Figure of Protestant Reformation and His Lasting Impact on Christianity

Martin Luther The German monk and educator who is regarded as the father of the Reformation. Martin Luther was a German theologian, priest, and a key figure...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of Europe

The Impact of Martin Luther’s Ninety-Five Theses on the Protestant Reformation and the Catholic Church

The Ninety-Five Theses Document in which Martin Luther criticized the practices of the Roman Catholic Church The Ninety-Five Theses were a set of propositions or arguments presented...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of Europe

Leo X: Patron of the Arts and Sciences, challenges faced during his papacy

Leo X The pope who issued a decree threatening Martin Luther with excommunication. Leo X was the Catholic pope from 1513 to 1521. He was born Giovanni...