Significant Church History

The Second Vatican Council

1965 BCE

The Second Vatican was held in order to discuss the issues that had arose after the horrific events of World War II. The issues that were spoken of were the contrast between western nations increasing in power and prosperity while 3rd world countries were still in Poverty, and the dangerous arms race that threatened World peace.

The First Vatican Council

1870 BCE

The First Vatican Council was held in order to review and summarise the Catholic Faith as well as dealing with the authority of the Pope. The topic that was presented during the gathering was that the Pope was infallible since he was the successor of St Peter has supreme power over the whole Church. Therefore, this is one of the teachings that has surfaced from this significant event that has occurred in the Catholic Church's history.

The Council of Trent

1563 BCE

The Council of Trent was held in order to discuss the topic of salvation, and the tradition of the scripture. The council of Trent was put together because it was believed that there needed to be a general council of the church.

Peace of Augsburg

1555 BCE

The peace of Augsburg or known as the Augsburg Confession was an event that involved those who were associated with Luther's teachings. They had gathered together to sign a document to express their new found protestant faith.

Martin Luther’s Publication of The Ninety-Five Theses

1517 BCE

The 95 Theses statement was written in a time where there was an abuse of indulgences. Indulgence is an action or prayer that takes some or all of one’s sins away allowing them to have a place in heaven. A priest, Martin Luther was condemning the acts that were abusing indulgences such as paying someone else to do penance. Prior to this period, the black plague rapidly killed a majority of the current population, so many believed that it was the end resulting in the abuse of indulgences.

Reformation

1517 BCE

The Reformation is a series of events which took place during the 16th century. The event that lead the reformation is without a doubt Martin Luther's Publications of the 95 theses which outlined the abuse of indulgences. This event then lead to Luther being excommunicated. When Excommunicated, Luther began preaching in Germany and his preaching had spread throughout Europe.

The Plague/The Black Death

1347 BCE

The Black Plague or also know as the Black Death had peaked during the middle of the fourteenth century. An estimated 25 million people were victims of the black plague. Additionally, it affected the faith of many Christians which led to the particular belief that it was the end of the world or that God was punishing them for their sinfulness.

East-West Schism

1054 BCE

The East-West Schism was an event that unfolded between the Eastern and Western Church hence the name. The issues that were argued at this event were theologically, culturally and politically related. It also came to a point where they were arguing about where the Church should be located. In the end, they had settled the issue by separating into two different Churches, The Western Church, located in Rome and The Eastern Church, located in Constantinople.

The Council of Chalcedon

451 BCE

The Council of Chalcedon was held in order to discuss the divinity of Jesus Christ. At the time, The Council of Nicea had taught that Jesus was divine which then lead to complications. Since there were complications when teaching the Divinity of Christ, another council was created in Chalcedon. Although, the Council of Chalcedon came to a conclusion that Jesus is both fully human and fully God.