Impact on education and literacy from "summary" of The Reformation by Diarmaid MacCulloch
The Reformation had a profound effect on education and literacy in Europe. As the Protestant movement gained momentum, its leaders emphasized the importance of being able to read and interpret the Bible for oneself. This led to a greater emphasis on education for all members of society, not just the elite. Protestant reformers such as Martin Luther and John Calvin believed that access to the Bible was essential for individuals to have a direct relationship with God. As a result, they pushed for the translation of the Bible into vernacular languages so that ordinary people could read it for themselves. This emphasis on literacy and access to the Bible had a democratizing effect on education, leading to an increase in literacy rates across Europe. The Protes...
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