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

Copyright

Copyright by the authors.

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