Symposia & Seminars
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Indulgences
In the 16th century, penance was expected of all Christians to gain forgiveness from their sins. But the Reformers argued against this, proclaiming that all…
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Madison & the 2 Kingdoms
The impact of the Reformation can be found throughout American history. James Madison, the father of the Constitution, credits reformer Martin Luther and his doctrine…
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Bible Translation
With the invention of the printing press, books become more affordable, and as literacy increased, people were able to read the Bible for themselves.
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Bible
Host Sandy Miller introduces the impact of the Reformation today on the subject of the Bible in the Concordia Seminary, St. Louis video series “500:…
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Changing Role of Marriage
At the time of the Reformation, one in four people take vows of celibacy as a path to greater spiritual merit. Martin Luther calls this…
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Changing Role of Money
During the Reformation, the shift continues from the feudal system toward a capitalist society, fueled in part by the new Protestant work ethic. This leads…
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Changing Role of Vocation
Before the Reformation, the term “vocation” had a different meaning than what it became as a result of the Reformers. The revised definition still exists…
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American Government-Reformation-2 Kingdoms
A look at Martin Luther’s Two Kingdom doctrine and its impact on the history of American government.
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American Revolution and the Reformation
The idea of a “just war,” even the basis for the American Revolution, can be traced back to the days of the Reformation.