World History Martin Luther PowerPoint

In this full World History lesson, explore the life of Martin Luther and how his actions sparked the Protestant Reformation, forever changing the religious and political landscape of Europe.

We’ll examine what motivated Luther to challenge the Catholic Church, how his 95 Theses spread across Europe, and the lasting consequences of his bold stand.

🧠 Topics Covered:

Corruption and abuses within the Catholic Church

Martin Luther’s background and early life

The posting of the 95 Theses in Wittenberg

Luther’s main teachings: salvation by faith, the Bible as authority, equality of believers

The Catholic Church’s response and Luther’s excommunication

The spread of Protestantism and formation of new Christian denominations

Long-term effects of the Protestant Reformation

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🎯 Lesson Objective:
Students will describe Martin Luther’s key beliefs, explain how the 95 Theses challenged Church authority, and evaluate the consequences of the Protestant Reformation.

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