Luther : gospel, law, and Reformation

Description

This course explores Luther's theology, the circumstances surrounding his conclusion that the papacy was "antichrist," and major issues and events in the Reformation as it unfolded in Luther's life after he posted his famous 95 theses on the door of the church of Wittenberg, Germany in 1517. Abstract: This course explores Luther's theology, the circumstances surrounding his conclusion that the papacy was "antichrist," and major issues and events in the Reformation as it unfolded in Luther's life after he posted his famous 95 theses on the door of the church of Wittenberg, Germany in 1517 Content: Luther's gospel -- The medieval church, abuses and reform -- The Augustinian paradigm of spirituality -- Young Luther against himself -- Hearing the Gospel -- Faith and works -- The meaning of the sacraments -- The indulgence controversy -- The Reformation goes public -- The captivity of the sacraments -- Reformation in Wittenberg -- The work of the reformer -- Against the spirit of rebellion -- Controversy over the Lord's Supper -- Controversy over infant baptism -- Grace and justification -- Luther and the Bible -- Luther and Erasmus -- Luther and predestination -- Luther and Protestantism -- Luther and politics -- Luther and his enemies -- Luther and the Jews -- Luther and modernity.