Maths
Chemistry
Biology
English Lang.
History
Responding to change (a2 only)
Energy transfers (a2 only)
Infection and response
Homeostasis and response
Cell biology
Biological molecules
Organisation
Substance exchange
The control of gene expression (a2 only)
Bioenergetics
Genetic information & variation
Inheritance, variation and evolution
Genetics & ecosystems (a2 only)
Ecology
Cells
Show all topics
1f industrialisation and the people: britain, c1783-1885
Medieval period: 1066 -1509
Britain & the wider world: 1745 -1901
2d religious conflict and the church in england, c1529-c1570
1l the quest for political stability: germany, 1871-1991
The cold war
1c the tudors: england, 1485-1603
Inter-war germany
2m wars and welfare: britain in transition, 1906-1957
2j america: a nation divided, c1845-1877
World war two & the holocaust
2n revolution and dictatorship: russia, 1917-1953
2s the making of modern britain, 1951-2007
World war one
Britain: 1509 -1745
Show all topics
3
0
Emily Seevaratnam
01/05/2023
History
Control of churches and religion in Nazi germany
240
•
1 May 2023
•
Emily Seevaratnam
@emilyseevaratnam_symq
The Nazi regime's impact on religious institutions in Germany, particularly... Show more
As Nazi control tightened, both Catholic and Protestant churches faced increasing suppression and interference in their affairs. The regime's actions led to a period of conflict known as the Kirchenkampf or Church Struggle.
The Catholic Church, despite initial agreements, found itself at odds with the Nazi government. The regime began shutting down Catholic youth groups and interfering with church activities.
Highlight: The breakdown of the concordat between the Nazi state and the Catholic Church led to increased persecution of Catholic institutions.
Protestant resistance, particularly through the Confessing Church, grew as the Nazis attempted to centralize control over Protestant denominations through the Reich Church.
Definition: Reich Church - A Nazi-controlled Protestant church organization aimed at unifying all Protestant churches under one pro-Nazi leadership.
Religious leaders who opposed Nazi policies faced severe consequences. Dietrich Bonhoeffer, for example, was executed for his involvement in resistance activities.
Example: Bonhoeffer was involved in a plot to assassinate Hitler and was executed in a concentration camp just weeks before the end of the war.
The Nazis also targeted religious youth groups, eventually shutting them down or forcing them to be absorbed into Nazi organizations like the Hitler Youth.
Vocabulary: Hitler Youth - The youth organization of the Nazi Party, which eventually replaced most religious youth groups.
Despite these efforts, the Nazis were never able to fully eliminate the influence of churches in Germany. Many Christians continued to practice their faith privately, even as public religious activities were curtailed.
Quote: "We are not fighting against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world." - Dietrich Bonhoeffer, reflecting on the spiritual nature of resistance against Nazism.
The Nazi regime's approach to controlling churches in Germany was complex and evolved over time. Initially, they sought cooperation but later moved towards more aggressive measures to align religious institutions with Nazi ideology.
Highlight: The Nazis attempted to "Nazify" the church, particularly targeting Protestant denominations.
For Catholics, Hitler initially signed a concordat with the Pope, agreeing not to interfere with Catholic affairs. However, this agreement eventually broke down as the regime increased pressure on Catholic institutions.
Definition: Concordat - A formal agreement between the Vatican and a secular government regarding the regulation of church affairs.
Protestant churches faced more direct attempts at Nazi control. The regime supported the "German Christians" movement, which sought to align Protestant theology with Nazi racial ideology and emphasize Germanic values.
Example: The German Christians advocated for removing "non-German" parts of the Bible, particularly those with Jewish origins.
Hitler ultimately aimed to replace Christianity with a new "German Faith Movement" that would worship nature and Germanic paganism instead of the Christian God. This attempt was largely unsuccessful, with only about 0.3% of Germans adopting this new belief system.
Vocabulary: Gottgläubig - A Nazi term meaning "God-believing," used to describe a non-denominational form of spirituality promoted by the regime.
Religious resistance to Nazi control emerged, with figures like Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Martin Niemöller speaking out against the regime's policies. This resistance movement, known as the Confessing Church, opposed the Nazification of Protestant churches.
Quote: "First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist..." - Martin Niemöller, criticizing the lack of opposition to Nazi persecution.
Our AI Companion is a student-focused AI tool that offers more than just answers. Built on millions of Knowunity resources, it provides relevant information, personalised study plans, quizzes, and content directly in the chat, adapting to your individual learning journey.
You can download the app from Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
That's right! Enjoy free access to study content, connect with fellow students, and get instant help – all at your fingertips.
App Store
Google Play
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
Emily Seevaratnam
@emilyseevaratnam_symq
The Nazi regime's impact on religious institutions in Germany, particularly Christian churches, was significant and multifaceted. Nazi Germany sought to control and manipulate religious organizations to align with their ideology, leading to conflicts and resistance.
Access to all documents
Improve your grades
Join milions of students
By signing up you accept Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
As Nazi control tightened, both Catholic and Protestant churches faced increasing suppression and interference in their affairs. The regime's actions led to a period of conflict known as the Kirchenkampf or Church Struggle.
The Catholic Church, despite initial agreements, found itself at odds with the Nazi government. The regime began shutting down Catholic youth groups and interfering with church activities.
Highlight: The breakdown of the concordat between the Nazi state and the Catholic Church led to increased persecution of Catholic institutions.
Protestant resistance, particularly through the Confessing Church, grew as the Nazis attempted to centralize control over Protestant denominations through the Reich Church.
Definition: Reich Church - A Nazi-controlled Protestant church organization aimed at unifying all Protestant churches under one pro-Nazi leadership.
Religious leaders who opposed Nazi policies faced severe consequences. Dietrich Bonhoeffer, for example, was executed for his involvement in resistance activities.
Example: Bonhoeffer was involved in a plot to assassinate Hitler and was executed in a concentration camp just weeks before the end of the war.
The Nazis also targeted religious youth groups, eventually shutting them down or forcing them to be absorbed into Nazi organizations like the Hitler Youth.
Vocabulary: Hitler Youth - The youth organization of the Nazi Party, which eventually replaced most religious youth groups.
Despite these efforts, the Nazis were never able to fully eliminate the influence of churches in Germany. Many Christians continued to practice their faith privately, even as public religious activities were curtailed.
Quote: "We are not fighting against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world." - Dietrich Bonhoeffer, reflecting on the spiritual nature of resistance against Nazism.
Access to all documents
Improve your grades
Join milions of students
By signing up you accept Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
The Nazi regime's approach to controlling churches in Germany was complex and evolved over time. Initially, they sought cooperation but later moved towards more aggressive measures to align religious institutions with Nazi ideology.
Highlight: The Nazis attempted to "Nazify" the church, particularly targeting Protestant denominations.
For Catholics, Hitler initially signed a concordat with the Pope, agreeing not to interfere with Catholic affairs. However, this agreement eventually broke down as the regime increased pressure on Catholic institutions.
Definition: Concordat - A formal agreement between the Vatican and a secular government regarding the regulation of church affairs.
Protestant churches faced more direct attempts at Nazi control. The regime supported the "German Christians" movement, which sought to align Protestant theology with Nazi racial ideology and emphasize Germanic values.
Example: The German Christians advocated for removing "non-German" parts of the Bible, particularly those with Jewish origins.
Hitler ultimately aimed to replace Christianity with a new "German Faith Movement" that would worship nature and Germanic paganism instead of the Christian God. This attempt was largely unsuccessful, with only about 0.3% of Germans adopting this new belief system.
Vocabulary: Gottgläubig - A Nazi term meaning "God-believing," used to describe a non-denominational form of spirituality promoted by the regime.
Religious resistance to Nazi control emerged, with figures like Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Martin Niemöller speaking out against the regime's policies. This resistance movement, known as the Confessing Church, opposed the Nazification of Protestant churches.
Quote: "First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist..." - Martin Niemöller, criticizing the lack of opposition to Nazi persecution.
Our AI Companion is a student-focused AI tool that offers more than just answers. Built on millions of Knowunity resources, it provides relevant information, personalised study plans, quizzes, and content directly in the chat, adapting to your individual learning journey.
You can download the app from Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
That's right! Enjoy free access to study content, connect with fellow students, and get instant help – all at your fingertips.
Smart Tools NEW
Transform this note into: ✓ 50+ Practice Questions ✓ Interactive Flashcards ✓ Full Mock Exam ✓ Essay Outlines
App Store
Google Play
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
