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What change did Ferdinand II bring to religious education during his reign?

  • He ordered the expulsion of all Protestant pastors and teachers

  • He established Lutheran doctrine in all schools

  • He sponsored a new translation of the Bible

  • He ended the Jesuit monopoly on education

Answer

Ferdinand II ordered the expulsion of all Protestant pastors and teachers from the country in 1629. This was part of his efforts to Catholicize the country and to eliminate any potential opposition to his rule.
Unveiling the Reign: The Remarkable Life of Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor

Unveiling the Reign: The Remarkable Life of Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor

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