The Protestant Reformation by Lindsey Schenck

Video Overview of the Protestant Reformation

lindseyschenck11 — 2025-04-28 22:06:07 UTC

Watch this video summary of the Protestant Reformation including its causes and effects, major figures such as Martin Luther, and the role of technology and innovation in the Reformation.

Action to complete: Post a comment to answer this question: Would the Protestant Reformation have occurred without technology and innovation? Explain.

Worldwide effects of the Reformation video

lindseyschenck11 — 2025-04-28 22:12:12 UTC

Watch this video that explains the impacts of the Protestant Reformation on 16th-18th century Europe as well as our modern views and the formation of the United States.

Action to complete: Post in the comments and explain what you found interesting or surprising from this video.

An Interview with Martin Luther

lindseyschenck11 — 2025-04-28 22:20:23 UTC

It’s time to play reporter! Using AI, you will be able to ask (virtual) Martin Luther YOUR questions and have a conversation together. Then like any good reporter, you need to fact check his answers - were his responses accurate and true?

Action to complete: Ask Martin Luther your questions and explore his answers. Then post a comment about what you thought about having a discussion with AI Martin Luther.

Who would you arrest?

lindseyschenck11 — 2025-04-28 22:26:09 UTC

You are the detective and judge - with your group, evaluate summaries (dossiers) and decide which of these 6 Reformation figures' actions will earn them an arrest!

Action to complete: Post in the comment section with who you chose to arrest by creating a "mugshot". (You can use Canva, Google Slides, Scratch or any approved digital tool to make your mugshot.)

BONUS ACTION: Is there any Reformer you found that wasn't a suspect? Post who and why you think they should have been included in the dossiers.

Interactive Map of the Spread of Protestantism

lindseyschenck11 — 2025-04-28 22:33:05 UTC

Click on this map to see the spread and movement of Protestant religions throughout Europe following the Protestant Reformation.

Action to complete: Answer the questions that go along with the map and submit them on paper. Post "Done" in the comments once this is complete.

King Henry VIII's Palace Tour

lindseyschenck11 — 2025-04-28 22:34:41 UTC

Explore the palace of Henry VIII, who ultimately broke from the Catholic Church to form his own religion - the Church of England.

Action: Explore the website. Cast a vote in the comments section for your favorite room and tell why.

Catholicism vs Protestantism video

lindseyschenck11 — 2025-04-28 22:40:18 UTC

Watch this video summarizing the beginnings, teachings, and current conditions of Catholicism and Protestantism and comparing and contrasting the 2 branches of Christianity.

Action to complete: Find and post in the comments another resource showing the differences between Catholicism and Protestantism. It does not have to be a video and must show at least 3 differences.