As the 500th anniversary of the Reformation draws near, many question the ongoing utility and legitimacy of a typically Protestant approach to Scripture. But is the questioning valid? Join Dr. Provan as he surveys the history of biblical interpretation in light of key Reformation concerns and proposes that our own approach, even as 21st rather than 16th-century Bible-readers, should remain “reformed."
The 1517 publication of Martin Luther’s 95 Theses in Wittenberg is widely understood as the event that sparked the Reformation. This summer, mark that world-changing event with this guided tour of Reformation Germany, hosted by Professor Iain Provan.
Recent years have seen calls for the end of Protestantism, arguments that the Reformation is over, and laments over its alleged contributions to individualism and secularism. As the 500th anniversary of the Reformation draws near, is it possible to retrieve and reclaim the Reformation as a blessing to the church and a return to the catholic gospel? Join us as we consider, weigh, and benefit from the insights of the reformers after the revolution.
The Protestant Reformation changed the church and the world. Explore the personalities, conflicts, events, and outcomes of both the Protestant Reformation and the Catholic renewal movement of the same era. Examine how these Reformations affected the people of their time and consider how they might illuminate and assist Christian efforts in our world today.