Curated OER
Religion
In this online interactive world history worksheet, students answer 20 matching questions regarding the Protestant Reformation. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
Global Catholic Network
Global Catholic Network:encyclical of Pope Gregory Xvi: Propagation of the Faith
An 1840 letter/Encyclical from the Pope to Catholic leaders encouraging them to continue spreading the Catholic faith despite "them" (revolutionary and liberal hinderances).
Global Catholic Network
Global Catholic Network: Encyclical: On Liberalism & Religious Indifferentism
An 1832 letter from the Pope to Catholic leaders, condemning the revolutionary acts within Italy and encoraging support of the traditional church and state authorities.
Other
Catholic pages.com: St. Peter
This is a valuable links page from Catholic Pages.com to interesting articles about the life, ministry, and death of St. Peter, the first apostle chosen by Jesus, and traditionally held as the first leader of the Church.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Theocracy
Detailed encyclopedia entry about the origins of theocracy. The Catholic Encyclopedia takes a Judeo-Christian perspective in tracing this history and does not comment on Muslim or other theocracies. Please note that The Catholic...
PBS
Pbs: Medici, Godfathers of the Renaissance
Learn about the Renaissance period and its cultural leaders, the Medici family. Take an interactive tour of Florence and use the interactive timeline to understand the course of the Renaissance through the centuries. Uses popups.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Vatican
The BBC features an overview on the small independent state of the Vatican City including key facts, historical background, and information on political leaders and the news media. Also provides links to recent news stories on the Pope.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: John Knox
This website, rom the Catholic Encyclopedia, describes the life and history of the Scottish preacher, John Knox. Includes his early life at Edinburgh, his geneology, and his ecclesiastical rise to prominence as a reformer. Knox was a...
Other
Britannia History: Henry Viii
Describes Henry VIII's six wives including details of each of the marriages and the Church of England's break with the Roman Catholic Church. Brief description of the effect of his reign on England. Includes links to other sites on...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography: Henry Viii for Kids
Kids learn about the biography of Henry VIII, Renaissance king of England who split from the Catholic Church and was married six times on this site.
Other
Models for Reformation: John Knox (1505 1572)
This website gives a brief, biographical sketch of the life of Jonn Knox, Scottish clergyman, who set the tone for Reformation of the Church in the Renaissance Period. Knox was known, among other things, for his stand against the...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Augustus Tolton
Summarizes the life and career of Augustus Tolton, an American religious leader who is regarded as the first African American ordained as a priest in the Roman Catholic Church.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Archbishop Edmund Grindal
Edmund Grindal (c. 1519 - 6 July 1583) was an English church leader who successively held the posts of Bishop of London, Archbishop of York and Archbishop of Canterbury. In 1570 Grindal became Archbishop of York, where Puritans were few...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Henry Drummond
(1786-1860) Banker, politician and religious leader that became leader of the Catholic Apostolic Church.