Martin Luther AP European Studies

Martin Luther is born in Eisleben, Saxony, Holy Roman Empire

Nov 10, 1483

Luther gets his Bachelor degree at University of Wittenberg

Jan 1, 1502

Makes vow to become a monk

Jul 2, 1505

While caught in a storm returning to the university on horseback, Luther makes a vow to become a monk.

Luther is awarded Doctorette of Theology from University of Wittenberg

Oct 19, 1512

Taught scripture in Wittenburg

Period: Jan 1, 1513 to Jan 1, 1516

Posts 95 Theses

Oct 31, 1517

Sends letter protesting the sale of indulgences to bishop Albert of Mainz. 95 Theses.

Bishop Albert forwarded Luther's 95 Theses to Rome

Dec 1, 1517

Johann Eck stages disputation against Luther

Jun 1, 1519

Johann Eck staged a disputation against Luther and his colleague Andreas Karlstadt. Luther asserts Mattew 16:18, that the pope has no exculsive right to interpret scripture.

Pope issues papal bull of excommunication

Jun 15, 1520

Luther has 60 days to respond.

Luther sets fire to the Papal Bull and sends the Pope a copy of 'Freedom of Christian'

Dec 10, 1520

Luther appears in Diet of Worms

Apr 18, 1521

Refuses to recant his writings and gives speech.

Holy Roman Emperor declares Luther an outlaw

May 25, 1521

Luther returns to Wittenberg, preaches sermons during lent

Mar 6, 1522