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The Church of Scotland was not "started" at the Reformation. It was the pre-existing church, only reformed.

That may be but John Knox was given credit for reforming it

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Is credited with starting the Church of Scotland during the Reformation?

John Knox.


Who credited with starting the Church of Scotland during the Reformation?

John Knox.


Who credited the Church of Scotland during the Reformation?

The Church of Scotland acknowledges Jesus Christ as King and Head of the Church. Christianity was first brought to Scotland by St Ninian and St Columba. The key figure in the Scottish Reformation of 1560 was John Knox.


Who is credited with the starting the movement known as the reformation?

Martin Luther


The Protestant Reformation started primarly because of the action of?

Martin Luther is credited with starting the Protestant Reformation in 1517 after publishing The Ninety-Five Theses. It stemmed from malpractice and simony in the Roman Catholic Church.


What leader of the Protestant Reformation established the Church of Scotland?

John Knox.


Where did the church of Scotland start?

The Church of Scotland traces its origins to the Scottish Reformation in the 16th century when John Knox played a significant role in establishing a Presbyterian form of church government. This led to the formation of the Church of Scotland as a national church in 1560.


Who reformed the church in Scotland?

The Scottish Reformation was part of the Protestant Reformation, whereby the country formally broke from the Papacy and the church was re-established based on Calvinism. This occurred in 1560.


Which person is generally credited with starting the Reformation?

Martin Luther is generally credited with starting the Reformation. In 1517, he famously nailed his Ninety-Five Theses to the door of the Wittenberg Church, challenging the practices of the Catholic Church, particularly the sale of indulgences. His actions sparked widespread religious and political upheaval across Europe, leading to the establishment of Protestantism. Luther's emphasis on scripture and faith as the basis for salvation fundamentally altered the Christian landscape.


Who is the founder of the Church of Scotland?

The Church of Scotland acknowledges Jesus Christ as King and Head of the Church. Christianity was first brought to Scotland by St Ninian and St Columba. The key figure in the Scottish Reformation of 1560 was John Knox.


By 1560 what church had Scotland?

The pre-1560 church was Roman Catholic. The Scottish Reformation ultimately led to a Presbyterian system of Church governance.


What was John Knox's impact on the European history?

He brought reformation to the church of Scotland and spread the ideas of reformation throughout Europe by his preachings and writings until his death.