The Reformation Went Well Beyond Theology This game is designed to take students into three significant phases of the tumultuous first years of the Protestant Reformation: Martin Luther’s appearance before Holy Roman Emperor Charles V at the Diet of Worms in 1521, the three years of continuing reforms and challenges to secular rulers’ authority, and the tumultuous Peasants’ Revolt of 1524-25. In the course of the game students discover that challenges to authority, once underway, may take paths that no one anticipated and which shape history and society profoundly. |
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Using the Game |
Class Time "Challenging Authority" includes 4-5 total game sessions (this includes 1-2 set-up sessions and 3 game sessions). Possible Reacting Game Pairings
Not all roles are required to give a speech.
You can play the game with as few as 12 characters, but there are 39 available characters for larger classes. You can double up roles beyond 39 if needed. I recommend doubling major characters such as Martin Luther, Charles V, Erasmus and so on, though it's really up to the instructor's discretion. I would welcome additional role suggestions as well. |
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Gamebook Students need a Gamebook, which includes directions, resources, and historical content. Download the Gamebook | Instructor's Manual The Instructor's Guide includes guidance for assigning roles, presenting the game's context and topics, assignments, and more. The Role Sheets are also included in this document. Download the Instructor's Manual (Members Only) | Role Sheets and Labs Students also need a Role Sheet, which contains biographical information, and their character's secret victory objectives. Download Role Sheets (Members Only) |
Dwight Brautigam |
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