I. Introduction Martin Luther affected society in the 1500’s. He had started the Protestant Reformation. Because of him, people broke away from the Roman Catholic Church to begin the Protestant tradition.
II.Biography of Martin Luther
A. Martin Luther was born on November 10, 1483 in Eisleben, Germany. His parents Hans and Margarrete Luther were peasents.
B. His father wanted him to become a lawyer so he was entered in school at age seven. In 1501, Martin Luther entered the University of Erfurt, where he received a Master of Arts degree. Later, after becoming a monk, he enrolled in the University of Wittenberg. He excelled in his studies and received a doctorate, becoming a professor of theology at the university.
C. Martin Luther had a few major influences in his life. One being him caught in a thunderstorm and vowing to St. Anne that he would become a monk if his life was saved. Another influence was when he traveled to Rome in 1510 and was horrified when he witnessed the sale of indulgences.
D. Obstacles that Luther faced was entering a monastery and becoming a monk. It was very difficult because he didn’t find the religious enlightenment he was seeking. Another obstacle would be the Catholic Church being against what Luther thought was right.
III. Accomplishments
A. Immediate Effect- Martin Luther had started the Protestant Reformation in 1517 when he posted the 95 Theses on Castle Church door. He had done this to show that the Catholic Church was corrupt. As a result some of his followers broke off from the Catholic Church and started the Lutheran Church. This new church helped revive the Christian religion and faith.
B. Long-term Effect- Because of Martin Luther’s actions, the Christian religion was fixed and the Lutheran religion was created.
IV. Historical Period- During the period of the Protestant Reformation, Henry VIII was king of England. Michelangelo was a famous artist. Machiavelli was also a famous writer who wrote The Prince.
A. 1514- Michelangelo paints the Sistine Chapel in Rome.
B. 1517- Martin Luther posts the 95 Theses.
C. 1533- Henry VIII marries Anne Boleyn and becomes excommunicated.
II.Biography of Martin Luther
A. Martin Luther was born on November 10, 1483 in Eisleben, Germany. His parents Hans and Margarrete Luther were peasents.
B. His father wanted him to become a lawyer so he was entered in school at age seven. In 1501, Martin Luther entered the University of Erfurt, where he received a Master of Arts degree. Later, after becoming a monk, he enrolled in the University of Wittenberg. He excelled in his studies and received a doctorate, becoming a professor of theology at the university.
C. Martin Luther had a few major influences in his life. One being him caught in a thunderstorm and vowing to St. Anne that he would become a monk if his life was saved. Another influence was when he traveled to Rome in 1510 and was horrified when he witnessed the sale of indulgences.
D. Obstacles that Luther faced was entering a monastery and becoming a monk. It was very difficult because he didn’t find the religious enlightenment he was seeking. Another obstacle would be the Catholic Church being against what Luther thought was right.
III. Accomplishments
A. Immediate Effect- Martin Luther had started the Protestant Reformation in 1517 when he posted the 95 Theses on Castle Church door. He had done this to show that the Catholic Church was corrupt. As a result some of his followers broke off from the Catholic Church and started the Lutheran Church. This new church helped revive the Christian religion and faith.
B. Long-term Effect- Because of Martin Luther’s actions, the Christian religion was fixed and the Lutheran religion was created.
IV. Historical Period- During the period of the Protestant Reformation, Henry VIII was king of England. Michelangelo was a famous artist. Machiavelli was also a famous writer who wrote The Prince.
A. 1514- Michelangelo paints the Sistine Chapel in Rome.
B. 1517- Martin Luther posts the 95 Theses.
C. 1533- Henry VIII marries Anne Boleyn and becomes excommunicated.