Catholicism Vs Protestantism

ESSAY PLAN.

Introduction:

State the argument, are they majorly different or to they only have minor contrasts?
Mention the reformation?
What do I think personally?

Talk about the differences:

Mention the differences between Catholicism and Protestantism.
Mention the basic beliefs of the two types.
Mention the moderate reform and build up to establishment of the Church of England.
Mention the changes of the four main monarchs of the 16th century.
Make a few comparisons of the two eras and provide evidence from the textbook.

Reference the relevant sections from the guidance note. Chapters covering the early 16th and 17th centuries (Chapter 3.1). Also perhaps include the reading 3.1 of Roger Martyn’s memories of the
During Martyn’s childhood Henry VIII was king, and it wasn’t until 1533 (making Roger only 6) that Henry began the moderate reform and the break with Rome. ‘During his lifetime the English church continued to be essentially traditional in doctrine and religious practice. Protestant influence did grow’ (Brown, 2008). After Henry’s death in 1547 Christianity lost constancy due to his successors, His son Edward VI began to introduce Protestantism but this was short lived as his death in 1553 led to Mary I establishing control of the throne and attempting to restore Catholicism. It wasn’t until 1558 that Elizabeth I succeeded to the throne and stabilized Christianity by establishing the Church of England. So it wasn’t until he was 31 that Roger Martyn would have subject to a major reformation of English Christianity after years of gradual change and development. Elizabeth I’s Thirty Nine Articles (1563) specified the doctrine of the church, ‘but it retained some traditional features, such as the hierarchy of bishops. During the ensuing decades the church was attacked from both sides, by a continuing catholic minority who sought to depose Elizabeth and restore the “old religion”, and by radical protestants, known as puritans and separatists, who felt the settlement still did not go far enough.’ (Brown, 2008). Therefor English Christianity was a constant battle
It is very useful to pay attention to the basic beliefs of Christianity, such as how both Catholics and Protestants believe that there is only one God and that he has revealed himself as the Trinity, and they both follow the teachings of Jesus Christ as transmitted through the Old & New Testament. The two denominations of Christianity share extremely similar traditional beliefs, yet they differ in the ways they practise those beliefs. It was also very interesting to note the differences between the main sects of the religion as it allowed me to see how the Church of England had modified Christianity such as the disinclination of Catholicism into more Protestant practices. My prediction was slightly off that Christianity between the 1530’s and the 1600’s didn’t differ greatly in terms of practice, as there were moderate changes, yet I was right about the aesthetic changes as Catholic churches were much more decorative and baroque than Church of England establishments. In summary, English Christianity in the reign of Elizabeth I and the childhood of Roger Martyn were significantly different due to the constant changes being made across the 16th century. The Church of England began to develop a distinctive identity and move away from the catholic practices of Martyn’s