How did major historical figures, such as Henry David Thoreau, Susan B. Anthony, and Mohandas K. Gandhi, explain and defend their beliefs in nonviolence? Your learners will begin by studying the backgrounds of these individuals, and then...

History Guide provides a lecture on the Protestant Reformation during the European Renaissance.

This site discusses how the Reformation and Counter-Reformation affected society. Even though it focuses mainly on religious belief, religion was the cornerstone of early modern European society.

The people of Czechoslovakia reached a boiling point in 1989 with citizens clamoring for political economic, and social reforms. This article by the BBC portrays how demonstrations for such reforms ended with tragedy when the police...

Resource presents the Protestant Reformation in brief outline form from "Background" to "Roman Catholic Reformation."

Explore the Catholic Reformation that occurred in response to the Protestant Reformation. Learn how the Jesuit society rose out of the Catholic Church to help change the image of the church and bring people back. The Jesuits focused on...

Discusses the life and significance of Ulrich Zwingli and how he changed the views of the Protestants.

An overview of the Protestant Reformation that covers the causes, development, and results of the movement. Martin Luther, Zwingli, and Calvin's involvement is also discussed.

Read about Martin Luther, a German monk in the sixteenth century who spoke out about the abuses of the Roman Catholic Church. He also used the printing press, which had been recently invented, to spread his ideas more widely and thus...

A detailed biography on the life of Unitarian Michael Servetus. Discusses his childhood, his rejection of the doctrine of original sin, his death at the hands of the Reform Protestants in Geneva and their pastor, John Calvin, and also...

Review history with this site to see how Luther attracted a following to form Lutheranism. Learn how Luther's teaching came at the right time and made people leave the Roman Church. Understand that Luther preached peace and didn't...

An excellent introduction to and overview of the Renaissance and Reformation in Europe. This article touches on all aspects of the period.

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...

This site includes a biography of Martin Luther. Discusses the events that occured at the Diet of Worms when he refused to recant.

Excellent introduction to the exciting life and influential writings of Martin Luther. Article outlines the history of Luther's enormous contribution to the Protestant Reformation. Also briefly explains his central theological ideas.

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...

A brief biography of John Knox, and a look at his role in the Protestant Reformation. This site also includes anecdotes from his life.

During the religious upheavals of the 16th century, a body of men and women called Puritans sought to reform the Established Church of England from within. Essentially, they demanded that the rituals and structures associated with Roman...

This site from the encyclopedia Wikipedia provides a biography on Martin Luther contains information on his 95 Theses, his being questioned as a heretic and his excommunication, and Luther's antisemitism. Also contains some quotes by...

A detailed biography of the famous Anabaptist leader of the Low Countries during the 16th century. Give details on his life and beliefs.

During the religious upheavals of the 16th century, a body of men and women called Puritans sought to reform the Established Church of England from within. Essentially, they demanded that the rituals and structures associated with Roman...

This ibiblio.org site gives the six-year history of this college based group that supported the civil rights movement and tells of its nonviolent philosophy.

Read about Queen Elizabeth I's (1533-1603) tumultuous life, examine portraits of the time period and read primary source documents.

An excellent biography of Martin Luther, concentrating on his philosophy and the background from which his ideas were obtained.