The protestant reformation

how did the reformation begin?

• The Reformation began in the early 1500's and lasted into the 1600's 
• Until then, all Christians in the western Europe were Catholics. 
• One reason for the weakening of the church was humanism. 
• Humanists often were secular,or nonreligious,in their thinking.
• They believed in free thought and questioned many accepted beliefs 

Origins of the lutheranism church

• LUTHERANISM is a protestant denomination of christian faith founded by mu  
• LUTHERANISM began in Germany after Martin Luther was excommunicated by the