History of the English Reformation

Course Overview

This course covers the exciting story of the Protestant Reformation in Britain from the fourteenth to the seventeenth centuries. The Reformation in England is the main focus but related events in Scotland are also covered. This course is an excellent introduction into their Christian heritage for students who might not be sure whether they would like to study History to GCSE level, but whose parents recognise the importance of an understanding of the Protestant Reformation for understanding today’s Church scene and modern Western society.

Although the main focus is on practical activities, we also begin looking at sources and interpretations and other skills needed for GCSE. This module is part of the one-year KS3 History PX Classroom. But there is no obligation to buy the other Terms, and it will be delivered as a standalone introduction to studying History.

Course Method

This course is taught using Google Meet and Google Classroom. PowerPoints and any other resources needing printing are shared prior to the lesson. A recommended reading list will be shared prior to the course starting but nothing will be compulsory.

Homework will be optional and usually involves a practical or creative activity. Any written homework will be marked by the teacher giving written feedback with guidance leading towards GCSE skills.

Lessons are friendly and interactive with lots of discussion and debate but no obligation to say anything. A recording is made of each lesson and upon request can be made temporarily available to a student who missed the lesson.

Course Details

This standalone module comprises 12 weekly lessons. Each lesson lasts one hour. The module covers the chronological story of how God worked through the growth of Protestantism in Britain from the time of Wycliffe to the end of the seventeenth century.

This PX Classroom is held on Tuesdays at 9.30am (London time zone) starting from Tuesday 7th January 2025. There will be no lesson during the half term week which commences 17th February. The last lesson is due to be on 1st April 2025.