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Exploring the rise of Humanism and the Reformation during the Renaissance, this overview highlights their influence on European culture, intellectual freedom, and religious diversity. Humanism's emphasis on classical learning and individual potential, alongside the Reformation's challenge to Catholic doctrine, spurred educational reforms and the modern liberal arts curriculum. Key figures like Martin Luther and Desiderius Erasmus played pivotal roles in these movements.
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Humanism promoted the study of classical languages and literature
Individual excellence
Humanism emphasized the potential for individual excellence
Christian Humanists sought to purify Christianity through moral reform and education
The Reformation aimed to reform the practices and beliefs of the Roman Catholic Church
Scholasticism
The Reformation challenged the medieval norm of scholasticism
Ecclesiastical authority
The Reformation challenged the ecclesiastical authority of the Roman Catholic Church
The intellectual climate of inquiry and reform contributed to the spread of Reformation ideas across Europe
The invention of the printing press revolutionized the spread of information and facilitated the dissemination of humanist and reformist ideas
The patronage of the arts by wealthy merchants allowed for a flourishing of artistic and scientific endeavors
The emphasis on individualism and personal agency led to a decline in unquestioned acceptance of tradition and authority
Humanism's focus on critical scholarship and individual judgment provided the tools for reformers to challenge the doctrines and practices of the Catholic Church
Humanist educational reforms emphasized the study of the humanities and promoted critical thinking skills
The commitment of these movements to making knowledge accessible and empowering individuals through learning has had a lasting impact on the structure and approach of modern educational institutions
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The ______, a time of cultural revival in Europe, spanned from the ______ to the ______ century.
Renaissance
14th
17th
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Key figures of Christian Humanism
Desiderius Erasmus and Thomas More were central to Christian Humanism, advocating for a return to original Scriptures and moral reform.
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Christian Humanists' approach to Church doctrine
They pushed for purifying Christianity by critically examining and challenging Church doctrine and practices, such as the sale of indulgences.
