Luther and Reformations

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An examination of Catholic and Protestant Reformations broadly conceived, from the late Middle Ages to the late sixteenth century, from Conciliarism to the Formula of Concord and the immediate aftermath of the Council of Trent. Special attention to Martin Luther, his life, his theology and biblical scholarship, his spirituality, and his polemic against others, including Muslims and Jews. Discussion of the reception and impact of Luther's ideas in theology and culture more generally, in the past and in the present present, and in light of the 500th anniversary of the publication of the Ninety-Five Theses in 2017.