Religious Movements & Heresies
History: KS3, topic 1.7.3
Religious Movements and Heresies
New religious movements emerged that challenged the established Church and the kings.
New religious movements
- Sometimes, new religious movements emerged that challenged the established Church.
- New religious movements also challenged the authority of monarchs who supported the Church.
Purpose of new religious movements
- New religious movements often called for reforms.
- New religious movements criticised the wealth and power of church leaders.
Heresy
- Heresy was the term used for beliefs different from the official teachings of the Church.
- Heretical movements could gain a large following of people.
- Heretical movements could threaten the religious and social order.
Monarchs and heresies
- Monarchs worked with the Church to suppress heresies.
- Monarchs suppressed heresies to maintain stability and their power.
Test yourself on Religious Movements & Heresies
What did new religious movements call for?