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The Protestant Reformation Through Maps
A series of maps and photographs guide viewers through the spread and influence of the Protestant Reformation in Europe in these slides. With several bullet points detailing the causes of the Reformation, the presentation covers the...
Curated OER
Ch. 1.3 Notes: The Protestant Reformation
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...
Curated OER
Comparing the Confessional traditions that Emerge from the Reformation
Ninth graders examine the Protestant Reformation. In this World History activity, 9th graders research various places of worship. Students comapre and contrast the different sects of religion that resulted from the Protestant...
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: Family Tree: Lutheran Church
A graphic representation giving the various religious sects and groups that make up the Lutheran church in the United States along with a timeline. Provides additional information on certain groups when you do a mouse-over.
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Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
This is the homepage of the Evangelical Church in America and gives detailed information about the churches, missionaries, programs, and services provided by the ELCA.
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The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
The home-page of Missouri Synod Lutherans. Gives access to resources helpful to further beliefs, create Bible Studies, and understand the Lutheran faith.
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Theology and Practice of the Lord's Supper
A lengthy document from the Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod on the sacrament of Holy Communion. Gives biblical information and passages about the Lord's Supper, and contains a Q&A session on Communion pertaining to the Lutheran...
Library of Congress
Loc: Country Studies: Resistance to Lutheranism
This site describes the resistance to Protestantism, mainly by Charles V who sought to unify the German empire under Roman Catholicism. In 1555 the Peace of Augsburg was signed, giving each ruler (king, duke, etc.) the right to designate...
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: The Impact of Luther and the Radical Reformation
Review history with this site to see how Luther attracted a following to form Lutheranism. Learn how Luther's teaching came at the right time and made people leave the Roman Church. Understand that Luther preached peace and didn't...
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Historic Trinity: Lutherans in Michigan and Detroit
Detailed essay on the history of the Lutheran religion beginning with Martin Luther and ending in the mid 1800s. Focuses on the Lutherans in the Michigan area.
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Wels
This is the home-page of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. It contains links to programs, Bible Studies, and congregations of the WELS as well as other information.
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Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (Wels)
Resource provides a description of the beliefs and doctrines of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. An excellent place to begin researching the WELS.
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Believe: Augsburg Confession
Identifies and discusses the significance of the Augsburg Confession, or the Lutheran Confession of Faith.
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Thrivant Financial for Lutherans
This organization was set up by Lutherans to offer financial services for Lutherans. This organization offers scholarships to Lutheran students and loans to members of the Lutheran Church.
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Believe: Lutheranism General Information
This is a great description of Lutheranism and perfect to start researching the denomination. It includes sections on their doctrine of faith, history, and evolution from the Protestant Reformation. There is a more detailed description...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Luteran Religion
A long and detailed description of Lutheran Religion Gives a long history of the evolution of Lutheran Religion from the time of the Protestant Reformation. Includes information on the Lutheran Churches today, their beliefs, and their...
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The Church of the Lutheran Confession
This is another division within the Lutheran denomination that believes in the doctrines of the Lutheran Church.
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Believe: Luther's Small Catechism
This site gives information about the "Small Catechism" Martin Luther wrote to explain the faith to children. It was to be used by parents at home to guide the children in their faith development.