Martin Luther

Birth of Martin Luther

Nov 10, 1483

Martin Luther is born to Hans Luther and Margarethe Luther in Eisleben, Saxony (then part of the Holy Roman Empire)

Luther receives his Baccaleureat

1502

The first part of college in those times is passing the seven Liberal Arts. He recieved a Baccaleureat after the first level of these studies.

Luther receives his Master's degree

1505

Upon finishing his studies in the Liberal arts, Luther recieved his Master's degree

Luther swears to become a monk.

Jul 2, 1505

Legend says that after the black plague and then being caught in a terrible storm, Luther decided to become a monk to the surprice of everyone he knows.

Luther becomes a Theology Professor

1512

After receiving his doctorate in Theology, Luther began teaching the Plasms in Wittenberg.

Luther's duties in the church increase (1513-1516)

1516

Luther becomes a priest in Wittenberg, is appointed the Augustinian vicar for Meissen and Thuringia, and starts lecturing.

Luther posts his 95 theses

Oct 31, 1517

Luther nailed his 95 thesis on the doors of Wittenburg's church

Leipzig Debate

1519

The debate. although including other participants, was mostly between Luther and Johann Eck. The debate pushed Luther until he said things that were considered Hersey.

Papal bull Exsurge Domine

1520

Leo X threatens to excommunicate Luther unless he recants 41 sentences that he wrote.

Luther's public defiance

Dec 10, 1520

Luther sets fire to a papal bull against him in Wittenberg

Excommunication/Diet of Worms

1521

Leo X excommunicates Luther with the papal bull Decet Romanum Pontificem. Later, Luther is asked to recant all that he has said, and refuses, saying that he is merely following the Scriptures.

Escape

May 25, 1521

With the aid of Frederick III, Luther is escorted to Wartburg Castle at Eisenach where he'd be safe.

The Luther Bible

1522

Luther's version of the New Testament, which was written in German (a common tongue), is published with the test of the Bible to come later.