Reformation History · Lesson 03

Martin Luther

Planned · Teaching materials in preparation

Explore Luther’s place in the Reformation and the questions about grace, faith, and authority that shaped his work.

Planned learning focus

  • Identify key questions that animated the early Reformation.
  • Distinguish historical events from the theological claims being debated.

A question for your class

How would you explain the relationship between grace and faith to your class?

Use this as an opening question, then return to it after examining the historical setting and sources.

Preparing to teach

Consider what your students already know about church history. Introduce unfamiliar names and terms, place the topic on a timeline, and distinguish historical description from theological evaluation.

Lesson materials

Materials for this lesson are being prepared. Presentation files and any accompanying guides or handouts will be listed here when published.

These introductory notes describe the planned topic; they are not a complete lesson or a substitute for reviewed teaching materials.