Degree Name
MA (Master of Arts)
Program
History
Date of Award
5-2017
Committee Chair or Co-Chairs
Brian Maxson
Committee Members
John Rankin, Jennifer Adler
Abstract
In reformation London, the shift of the governed religion enabled laymen to recognize individuality in their faith, to read scripture in the vernacular, and to exercise their faith outside of mass. Therefore, the overall perception of personal piety took a turn from being exercised communally to becoming something reflective of the individual. Analyzing gender dynamics, language, religious orders, and theology reveal this transition and help gain a holistic understanding of transitioning perceptions of piety. This thesis contributes to the rich historiographical conversation in understanding Reformation studies. By adopting elements from top-down and bottom-up approaches, this thesis further develops on the understanding of perceptions of religious piety in reformation London.
Document Type
Thesis - unrestricted
Recommended Citation
Diaz, Hannah, "Reformation London and the Adaptation of Observed Piety" (2017). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 3256. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/3256
Copyright
Copyright by the authors.
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