The Protestant Reformation marked a break with existing Christian traditions and both the Protestant & Catholic reformations contributed to the growth of Christianity. Additionally, political rivalries between the Ottoman & Safavid empires intensified the split within Islam between Sunni and Shi’a. Lastly, Sikhism developed in South Asia in a context of interactions between Hinduism and Islam.
Protestant Reformation
Martin Luther
Catholic Counter-Reformation
Sunni Muslim
Shi’a Muslim
Sikhism
Roman Catholic Church Faces More Challenges
The Protestant Reformation