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Curated OER

Primary Source Analysis: 95 Theses Excerpts

For Students 8th - 12th Standards
By reviewing and analyzing these nine selected points from Martin Luther's 95 Theses, your young historians will discern the major tenets of the revolutionary challenge made against the Catholic Church in the seventeenth century. This is...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ch. 1.3 Notes: The Protestant Reformation

For Teachers 7th - 12th
A great introduction or supplement to a lesson on the Protestant Reformation, this presentation provides students with strong facts about Martin Luther, the creation of Lutherism, and the effects of the Protestant Reformation throughout...
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Handout
New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Absolution

For Students 9th - 10th
In this entry for Absolution, the Sacrament of Penance is dicussed. This article was written from a Catholic point of view. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context...
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Website
PBS

Pbs: Martin Luther the Reluctant Revolutionary

For Students 9th - 10th
Based on a PBS documentary on Martin Luther, this site describes the life of the great Protestant revolutionary. His efforts would change Medieval Europe as well as the dominance of the Catholic Church. Includes a fun interactive game...
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Website
Library of Congress

Loc: Reformation in Germany

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief explanation of the Reformation along with pictures of significant manuscripts and letters of the reformers from the Treasures of Saxon State Library at the Library of Congress.
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Handout
Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: The Protestant Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
History Guide provides a lecture on the Protestant Reformation during the European Renaissance.
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Handout
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Martin Luther (1483 1546)

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent biography of Martin Luther, concentrating on his philosophy and the background from which his ideas were obtained.