Open M-Th: 7:30am - 4:30pmF: 7:30am - 4:00pmOpen M-Th: 7:30am - 4:30pmF: 7:30am - 4:00pm| Turning Points Topics List |
| 1. Council of Nicaea (325) |
| 2. Council of Chalcedon (451) |
| 3. Benedict’s Rule (530) |
| 4. Coronation of Charlemagne (800) |
| 5. Great Schism, The (1054) |
| 6. Diet of Worms (1521) |
| 7. English Act of Supremacy (1534) |
| 8. Founding of the Jesuits (1540) |
| 9. French Revolution (1789) |
| 10. Plague, The |
| 11. Invention of the Printing Press |
| 12. Bible Translation |
| 13. Exploration of the New World |
| 14. Spanish Inquisition |
| 15. Luther’s 95 Theses |
| 16. Vatican II |
| 17. Great Awakening, The |
Turning Points by 
Dictionary of American History by Turning Points Discussion Grading Checklist
Instructions: A list of important events/inventions will be passed around in class. You will research one of these topics. You will create a 1 page handout including your findings on why this event/invention was pivotal or most important in the development of the church. We will have 1 or 2 class discussions where you will be required to share your findings.
Peer Editor: ____________________
Turning Points Grading Checklist:
General Paper Requirements
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Organization: ____________________
Header: ______Bibliography:_______
Specific Content Requirements
Historical Location/Significance:____
Influence on Christianity:___________
Other Areas of Interest/Facts:_______
Adequate Investigation/Research:____
Adequate Explanation:____________
Discussion Questions: _____________
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