Council of Trent: Why was this council formed?

Council of Trent: Why was this council formed? Who had the most influence on what it discussed and what it ultimately decided? What did it decide? Did its decisions/decrees have any impact?

Society of Jesus: How did this come about?

Society of Jesus: How did this come about? Who inspired its creation? What did it do?? What were its goals? How were its goals and actions distinct?What impact did it have?

What fueled the English Reformation?

English Reformation: What fueled the English Reformation? How is the English Reformation distinct from the Reformation on the European continent? How did this affect religion and government in England?

Martin Luther: What were the major points of his 95 Theses?

Martin Luther: What were the major points of his 95 Theses? What are indulgences? What are his popular criticisms of the pope? Why did his criticisms have such strong appeal in Germany? Why would historians say that the Reformation began with his 95 Theses?

Erasmus:Who was he?

Erasmus:Who was he? What was his role in the Humanist Movement? What themes did he emphasize? What are his main criticisms of monks? What did he hope to achieve with these criticisms? How did his attacks affect popular attitudes about the Catholic Church?

Christian Humanism: What was it?

Christian Humanism: What was it? Who was involved in it? What were its goals? What themes did it emphasize? What were its criticisms of the Church? How was it a foundation for the Protestant Reformation? How was it distinct from the Protestant Reformation?

What are the “Sullivan Principles”?

What are the “Sullivan Principles”? How have they helped organizations understand the ethical issues they face when conducting business in foreign countries?