Martin Luther

Born

Nov 10, 1483

Martin Luther is born in Eisleben,Saxony,in southeast Germany to Hans and Margarette Luther

Studying at Erfurt

Jan 1, 1502

Martin Luther is studying at the University of Erfurt and recieves his Baccaleureat in the liberal arts.

Discovers Path

Jul 1, 1505

Luther has a life changing experience when he is caught in a fierce storm.He makes a promise to god to become a monk.He later does so at Erfurt.

Becomes Professor

Jan 1, 1512

Luther becomes a professor of theology at the University of Wittenburg requiring him to study scripture very closely.

Discovery

Period: Jan 1, 1513 to Jan 1, 1516

Through studying scripture Luther finds the true answer to salvation and that the church should not involve itself in the process of finding it.Only god can gift salvation its is not earned by purchasing or following strict guidelines.

New Indulgences Emerge

Jan 1, 1517

Pope Leo X annouces a new round of indulgences to raise funds.Tetzel travels to sell these to the people and guarantee they will achieve salvation with their purchase.

Attack on the Papacy

Jan 1, 1517

Luther publicly declares the Bible didn't give the pope the right to interpret scripture.This is seen as a direct attack on the papacy and was seen as heresy.

95 Theses

Oct 31, 1517

Martin Luther nails the 95 Theses to the university's chapel door with "a devastating critique of the indulgences as corrupting people's faith".

Ultimatum Issued

Jun 15, 1520

The pope issues ultimatum threatening Luther with excommunication.

The Burning

Dec 10, 1520

Luther burns the papal bull of excommunication issued by Leo X.

Excommunication

Jan 1, 1521

Martin Luther is officially excommunicated from the Roman Catholic Church.

Edict of Worms

May 8, 1521

The Edict of Worms is released banning the writings of Martin Luther.He is called a "convicted heretic."

Lutheranism Emerges

May 1, 1522

Luther returns to Wittenburg and begins to organize a new church,Lutheranism.