learning objective for this module: be able to ascertain whether the Protestant Reformation in England was a top-down act of state, imposed from above by secular rulers bent on confiscating church property, or a grass-roots reform movement led by religious leaders such as John Wycliffe and William Tyndale.

to do for this module:

read the textbook, chapter 10: “The Age of Reformation,” pages 157–160
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The class is asynchronous (proceed at your own pace) until 1:30–2:45 PM, Wednesday, October 21: Zoom meeting: Class discussion of research topics (see Research Paper). No later than 11:59 PM, Wednesday, October 21: Outline / précis (one page) and working bibliography (one page) of research paper are due.

After that, the next synchronous event is 1:30–2:45 PM, Wednesday, November 4: Zoom meeting: Class discussion of Fortescue. No later than 11:59 PM, Wednesday, November 4: Book review of Fortescue due (see Book Review of Fortescue).

After that, the next synchronous event is 1:30–2:45 PM, Wednesday, November 18: Zoom meeting: Presentations on research papers (see Research Paper). No later than 11:59 PM, Wednesday, November 18: Research paper due.

After that, the next synchronous event is no later than 11:59 PM, Wednesday, December 16: Final Examination (see Review Sheet 2). As with all assignments, you are welcome to turn in the exam early.