1.
Political Changes:
o Reformation led to absolute states and national churches.
o Monarchs gained power over religious institutions.
o It introduced the problem of 'pluralism' in society.
2. Religious Impact:
o Breakdown of the Catholic Church into divisions.
o Confessionalization – each community developed a rigid identity.
o Religion became a cause for political conflicts.
3. Individualism and Political Liberty:
o Luther emphasized individualism and direct connection with God.
o Calvin preached obedience to rulers but hinted at resistance in exceptional
situations.
o Protestant ideas sparked political upheavals and revolutions.
4. Family Life and Women:
o Reformation elevated the importance of marriage and family.
o Limited improvement in women's condition; traditional roles maintained.
o Destruction of monasteries affected women's occupational choices.
5. Education and Literacy:
o Protestant Reformation promoted literacy through humanist methods.
o Luther advocated education for all children.
o Jesuits played a role in education, contributing to literacy growth.