Podcasts about reformation history

What comes to your mind when you hear the word "scholar"? An old man buried behind a pile of old books? Join Emma, Christian, and Sean as they continue their trip through church history and meet some 17th-century scholars who have helped us understand what we believe and why. You'll be surprised by what they discover as they interview  Dr. Nick Cumming, associate professor of Humanities at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, and author of the book Francis Turretin and the Reformed Tradition. Would you like to be a guest host on Kids Talk Church History? These wrap-up episodes have been so much fun that we're offering our listeners the opportunity again! If you'd like to join the hosts to discuss your favorite episodes and characters from our series on the 17th Century, fill out this form.    Show Notes: Francis Turretin (1623-87) and the Reformed Tradition (St Andrews Studies in Reformation History) by Nicholas A. Cumming Episode 55 – John Owen https://kidstalkchurchhistory.podbean.com/e/john-owen-the-prince-of-puritans/   Articles by Simonetta Carr about Francis Turretin: https://www.placefortruth.org/blog/francis-turretins-italian-family https://www.placefortruth.org/blog/francis-turretin-and-his-love-for-biblical-truth

While Katie finishes up some family stuff, Gretchen invites on Amy Mantravadi to talk about writing about the reformation. They talk about character studies of Luther, Erasmus, Melanchthon, and of course Katie Luther. Amy has written 2 novels about these characters, and has an obsession with church history. They talk about the bondage of the will, the broken bonds in relationships from the Reformation, and what was going on in the lives of the reformers that may have impact why they did what they did. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network Fundraiser! 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Available Now: Encouragement for Motherhood Edited by Katie Koplin Pre-order: Hitchhiking with Prophets: A Ride Through the Salvation Story of the Old Testament by Chad Bird 30 Minutes in the NT on Youtube Remembering Rod Rosenbladt Available Now: Be Thou My Song by Kerri Tom More from the hosts: Gretchen Ronnevik Katie Koplin  

Welcome to season six of Enter the Bible, a podcast in which we share "Everything You Wanted to Know about the Bible...but were afraid to ask." Co-hosts Katie Langston and Kathryn Schifferdecker are joined by Mark Tranvik. Tranvik is a Professor of Reformation History and Theology at Luther Seminary. He is also an ordained pastor in the ELCA. His area of specialty is the Lutheran Reformation. Today our theologians will be answering the listener-submitted question, "Martin Luther Seems to be Saying that God, in Jesus, Died on the Cross. But Isn't That Heresy?" Do you have Bible questions you would like answered? Go to our website at https://enterthebible.org/about to get started. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tNep0kDpS10 #enterthebible #podcast #lutherseminary #martinluther #katielangston #kathrynschifferdecker #marktranvikSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to Rev. Dr. Richard Topping (President of Vancouver School of Theology) share with Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling (Ambassador, Canadian Bible Society) about the influences that helped shape his faith journey. Recorded as part of the series, The Word for Life: When Scripture Comes Alive, Richard talks about how the Bible is key to our understanding of God, how it stokes our imagination to help us see what we can't see fully yet, and how looking through the lens of Scripture frames our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.  ---Learn more about the Canadian Bible Society: biblesociety.caHelp people hear God speak: biblesociety.ca/donateConnect with us on Instagram: @canadianbiblesocietyWhether you're well-versed in Scripture or just starting out on your journey, The Bible Course offers a superb overview of the world's best-selling book.  This eight-session course will help you grow in your understanding of the Bible. Watch the first session of The Bible Course and learn more at biblecourse.ca. ---Richard Topping received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Religious Studies from University of Waterloo, a Master of Arts in Theology from St. Michael's University in the Toronto School of Theology and a Doctor of Philosophy in Theology from Wycliffe College, where his thesis Director was Professor John Webster. His doctoral thesis focused on theological interpretation of scripture in Hans Frei and Karl Barth.Richard was Minister at Zion and Knox Presbyterian Churches in Muskoka, Ontario from 1993-1996 and at the Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul in Montreal, Quebec, where he was Assistant Minister from 1997-1999 and Senior Minister from 2000-2009. He has written or coauthored a number of documents for the Presbyterian Church in Canada, including a Catechism for Today (2008) and Together in Ministry (2006). He currently serves on the Church Doctrine Committee for the national church.Richard taught at Presbyterian College (2001-2009) in the Montreal School of Theology at McGill University in the areas of Preaching, Pastoral theology, Introduction to Ministry and Church, Ministry and Sacraments.Richard holds the St. Andrew's Hall Chair in Studies in the Reformed Tradition and has been the Principal of Vancouver School of Theology since 2013. He teaches in the areas of Introduction to Theology, Reformation History, Christian Spirituality and Reformed Theology of the 19th and Twentieth Century. He has published in the areas of theological hermeneutics, homiletics, philosophy of religion, systematic theology and the theologies of John Calvin and Karl Barth. He has edited a collection of essays, for the 500th anniversary of the birth of John Calvin, Calvin @500, and is currently editing a series of faculty essays with Profs. Ashley Moyse and Harry Maier, Theological Ten Percent, which are an introduction to theological study. He is also working on a book which examines the role of the imagination in postmodern theology.Richard initiated a Karl Barth reading group which has been active now for 11 years. He is a regular preacher in the Vancouver area and lecturer across the country in the areas of pastoral leadership and strategic direction.Learn more about Richard Topping: vst.edu/people/richard-topping

Providence enables us to trust that history is headed somewhere, might not today be visible to sight. but faith will give way to sight if you wait on God. It's about trusting in promises that have yet to come true and I've always wondered about the truth character of a promise. It's true because you trust the person who made it but it isn't true as a fact yet. And so you're waiting for its fulfillment, but you know enough to trust the promise maker to wait on a fulfillment. And I think that's where John, you know, it's unbelief to give up that hope. You know, we are as one American preacher says: We're prisoners of hope. We're obliged to hope in a very good way to see how the grace of God will emerge here too.---Listen to Rev. Dr. Richard Topping (President of Vancouver School of Theology) share with Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling (Ambassador, Canadian Bible Society) about the influences that helped shape his faith journey. Recorded as part of the series, The Word for Life: When Scripture Comes Alive, Richard talks about how the Bible is key to our understanding of God, how it stokes our imagination to help us see what we can't see fully yet, and how looking through the lens of Scripture frames our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.  Richard Topping received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Religious Studies from University of Waterloo, a Master of Arts in Theology from St. Michael's University in the Toronto School of Theology and a Doctor of Philosophy in Theology from Wycliffe College, where his thesis Director was Professor John Webster. His doctoral thesis focused on theological interpretation of scripture in Hans Frei and Karl Barth.Richard was Minister at Zion and Knox Presbyterian Churches in Muskoka, Ontario from 1993-1996 and at the Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul in Montreal, Quebec, where he was Assistant Minister from 1997-1999 and Senior Minister from 2000-2009. He has written or coauthored a number of documents for the Presbyterian Church in Canada, including a Catechism for Today (2008) and Together in Ministry (2006). He currently serves on the Church Doctrine Committee for the national church.Richard taught at Presbyterian College (2001-2009) in the Montreal School of Theology at McGill University in the areas of Preaching, Pastoral theology, Introduction to Ministry and Church, Ministry and Sacraments.Richard holds the St. Andrew's Hall Chair in Studies in the Reformed Tradition and has been the Principal of Vancouver School of Theology since 2013. He teaches in the areas of Introduction to Theology, Reformation History, Christian Spirituality and Reformed Theology of the 19th and Twentieth Century. He has published in the areas of theological hermeneutics, homiletics, philosophy of religion, systematic theology and the theologies of John Calvin and Karl Barth. He has edited a collection of essays, for the 500th anniversary of the birth of John Calvin, Calvin @500, and is currently editing a series of faculty essays with Profs. Ashley Moyse and Harry Maier, Theological Ten Percent, which are an introduction to theological study. He is also working on a book which examines the role of the imagination in postmodern theology.Richard initiated a Karl Barth reading group which has been active now for 11 years. He is a regular preacher in the Vancouver area and lecturer across the country in the areas of pastoral leadership and strategic direction.

Should Christians participate in Halloween? Glenn Sunshine comes back on the podcast to discuss the history of Halloween. We investigate its origins and how it changed over time. He also informs us how Halloween is celebrated differently today than it was in centuries past, and he helps us discern if a Christian should take part in Halloween celebrations.Glenn Sunshine (Ph.D., Renaissance and Reformation History) is a former professor of history at Central Connecticut State University, a ministry associate at Reflections Ministries, and a senior faculty member of the Colson Fellows. An award-winning author, Glenn has published books, articles, and book chapters on history, theology, and culture, online, and on both sides of the Atlantic. His book Why You Think the Way You Do: The Story of Western Worldviews from Rome to Home (Zondervan, 2009) received the 2006 Acton Institute Book Grant. Glenn has also taught courses on four continents.SHOW NOTES: https://www.aaronshamp.com/podcast/glenn-sunshine-halloweenSUPPORT THIS PODCAST: https://www.aaronshamp.com/support ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Track: Perseverance — Land of Fire [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library Plus​––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

How did Roman Catholic respond to the Reformation? The Council of Trent condemned Protestants, but also aimed to purify the Roman church.

We discuss the radical reformers, who believed every post-Constantine development in the church was negative. We explore four expressions of the radical movement and contrast their methodology with that of the Magisterial Reformers

The Church of England became its own thing — not really Reformed or Lutheran. How did this happen, and who contributed to its distinct shape?

How did England — and especially Henry VIII — lose their Catholic sympathies and join the Protestant movement?

In this episode, we explore Calvin's commitment not to go beyond what is written in the text of Scripture. We look specifically at Calvin's view of salvation and his exegesis of the Old Testament.

This episodes looks at the life of Calvin, especially highlighting his time in Geneva and a few of his most notable works.

This episode highlights two events after the Diet of Worms. First, Luther debated Erasmus on the issue of free will, arguing for the Augustinian definition. We then turn our sights to Switzerland and the emerging reform church. As pressures mount, the two sides consider an alliance, but cooperation stalls at the Colloquy of Marburg.

After the Leipzig Disputation, Luther's ideas and writings become much more radical. During his “Tower Experience,” he begins to discover the ideas of imputed righteousness and justification by faith alone. When he is condemned by the Roman Catholic Church, he fires off three provocative treatises, landing him on trial before the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V.

This episode explores Luther's entry into the monastic life, his growing anxieties, the posting of the 95 Theses, and his showing at the Leipzig Disputation. Luther self-consciously associated himself with the Hussite movement, finishing our material chain from the Franciscan Spirituals to the Reformation.

John Wycliffe's reform movements largely build on the efforts and teachings of Franciscan Spirituals. He went further, challenging what he perceived to be Roman Catholic doctrinal errors. We end by connecting Wycliffe with the Hussite movement, named after the formidable John Huss.

In this episode, we look at a reform movement within the Roman Catholic Church that tried to bring about reform. Francis of Assisi and his friars aimed to be “new fools for Christ” by following the spirituality they found in Scripture rather than those models offered by church tradition. One group — the Franciscan Spirituals — increasingly favored the Bible over and against the papacy, eventually influencing John Wycliffe.

Why did the church need to be reformed? We highlight moral corruptions that plagued the Medieval church in the 1100-1200s and two groups who offered alternative versions of spirituality.

Today, I have the pleasure of welcoming back historian and professor Glenn Sunshine, who specializes in the Reformation era and has authored several books on Christianity and culture. He's here to talk to us about his latest book, 32 Christians Who Changed Their World, which highlights the lives of lesser-known individuals who made a significant impact for the kingdom of God. From Vikings to queens to founding fathers, Glenn shares with us why he chose to focus on these individuals and what we can learn from their stories. This conversation was a blast and I am sure you will enjoy it. Glenn Sunshine (Ph.D., Renaissance, and Reformation History) is a former professor of history at Central Connecticut State University, a ministry associate at Reflections Ministries, and a senior faculty member of the Colson Fellows. An award-winning author, Glenn has published books, articles, and book chapters on history, theology, and culture, online, and on both sides of the Atlantic. His book Why You Think the Way You Do: The Story of Western Worldviews from Rome to Home (Zondervan, 2009) received the 2006 Acton Institute Book Grant. Glenn has also taught courses on four continents. Check out the full show notes for this episode: www.aaronshamp.com/podcast/glenn-sunshine-32 SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: https://www.aaronshamp.com/support –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Track: Perseverance — Land of Fire [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus​ –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filterpodcast/message

In this episode of Talking History, we are looking at the history of The Tudors and finding out why the most notorious of all English dynasties continues to exert such a hold on the popular imagination. Dr Patrick Geoghegan is joined by Prof Richard Rex, Professor of Reformation History, University of Cambridge; Dr Natalie Mears, Reader/Associate Professor in Tudor and Early Stuart History at Durham University; Prof Christopher Maginn, Professor of History and Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies at Lincoln Center, Fordham University, New York; Siobhan Clarke, Guide Lecturer, Historic Royal Palaces; and Eleri Lynn, Head of Exhibitions at National Museum Wales, fashion historian, author, and former Curator of the dress collection at Historic Royal Palaces.

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Professor Richard Rex speaking at the Church of Our Lady and the English Martyrs in Cambridge on the occasion of the visit of the relics of St Bernadette Soubirous of Lourdes. Professor Richard Rex is Professor of Reformation History in Theology and Religious Studies at Queens' College, Cambridge.

In the latest episode of The Parenting Couch podcast, Rachel and Sarah talk to Phillip Heath, Head of Barker College, about how to choose a school for your child and why Barker made the transition to fully co-educational in 2022.Choosing a school for your child is one of the biggest decisions you'll make as a parent. There are many factors to consider… practical considerations like how close it is to where you live, public transport options, cost, where friends might be going, and before & after school care. There are also school factors to consider – the size of the school, facilities, religious affiliation, teaching philosophy, academic results, their approach to behaviour management, support for children with additional needs. You'll also be wanting to consider how different schools might suit children's personalities, strengths, needs and interests.Another thing to think about is whether you choose a co-educational or a single sex school. For some, this can be one of the most important factors.Phillip Heath achieved a First Class Honours degree in Reformation History and taught at Trinity Grammar School Sydney and King's School Ely (UK), before becoming Deputy Head of The William Clarke College in Kellyville, and then Headmaster of St Andrew's Cathedral School, Sydney, where he formed the Gawura Campus for Indigenous inner city children. Author of “Trinity, the Daring of Your Name”, and numerous journal articles, Mr Heath became fifth Principal of Radford College ACT in 2009 and the school received the Order of Australia Association (ACT) Award for Community Service twice under his leadership. He was made a Fellow of the ACT Branch ACEL in 2011 and in 2018 was awarded as a Member in the general division of the Order of Australia for his service to education and his commitment to creating greater opportunities for Indigenous students.He was appointed as the Head of Barker College in 2014. In 2016 it was announced that the School would transition to be fully coeducational by 2022 with female students commencing in Years Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten in 2018, Year 3 in 2019 and Year 7 in 2020. In 2016 he formed the Darkinjung Barker Campus for Indigenous children on the Central Coast of New South Wales and in 2020 the Ngarralingayil Barker Campus for Indigenous children in the Hunter Region of New South Wales. In 2021, following the signing of an MOU with the Yothu Yindi Foundation, Dhupuma Barker commenced as a school for Indigenous children On Country in North East Arnhem Land.Phillip has served on the NSW Board of Studies representing the Independent Sector (2000-2009) and is also a past National Chair of the Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (2013-2015). He is currently working on an unpublished manuscript titled “One Life at a Time”, exploring his journey and work to create greater educational opportunities for Australia's First Nations people.#theparentingcouch #theparentingcouchpodcast #parenting #northshoremums

We all know and love enjoying coffee hour together after church. (Click here and here for recent evidence of how much we at The Lutheran Ladies' Lounge love this venerable Lutheran tradition.) But how much do you know about the connection between coffee and Christianity? Test yourself with the latest round of Rachel's Trivia Challenge—all about coffee! Which religious group pioneered the brewing and drinking of coffee? What was Pope Clement VIII's reaction to his first sip of the stuff? Which 90s Christian rock band penned an ode to “good coffee, strong coffee”? And, perhaps most importantly, did Martin Luther drink coffee??? To learn more about this fascinating subject, check out the following resources: “A Reformation History of Coffee” (Rev. Chris Gillespie/Coffee by Gillespie) “Father, Son, and Holy Roast: How Coffee Became Christians' Acceptable Vice” (Washington Post) “Coffee: The Beverage That Fuels the Church” (Christianity Today) “The Sipping Sacrament” (BeliefNet) “The Beloved Church Coffee Hour May Soon Return as COVID-19 Fades” (Religion News Service) Holy Grounds: The Surprising Connection between Coffee and Faith by Tim Schenck “What Churchgoers Missed Most about In-Person Services” (Barna Group) Need more trivia? Click through to listen to previous Rachel's Trivia Challenge episodes.. Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies' Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd), Rachel (@rachbomberger), Erin (@erinaltered), and Bri (@grrrzevske) on Instagram! Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter here, and email the Ladies at lutheranladies@kfuo.org.

Oct 10, 2021 - Edmund Mazza is former Full Professor of History at Azusa Pacific University. For 14 years he taught Ancient, Medieval, and Renaissance and Reformation History. Mazza is the author of The Scholastics and the Jews: Coexistence, Conversion and the Medieval Origins of Tolerance by Angelico Press and host of “The Bar of History” at VirginMostPowerful.org. Edmund Mazza: https://www.edmundmazza.com  Listen live or get the podcast on the Veritas app: https://www.veritascatholic.com/listen 

A new MP3 sermon from Covenanted Reformed Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Scottish Reformation History, 1560-1581 Subtitle: Covenanter Church History Speaker: Brian Schwertley Broadcaster: Covenanted Reformed Presbyterian Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 9/11/2016 Bible: Hebrews 11:32-40 Length: 58 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Covenanted Reformed Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Scottish Reformation History, 1532-1560 Subtitle: Covenanter Church History Speaker: Brian Schwertley Broadcaster: Covenanted Reformed Presbyterian Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 9/4/2016 Bible: Hebrews 11:32-40 Length: 64 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Covenanted Reformed Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Scottish Reformation History, 1581-1592 Subtitle: Covenanter Church History Speaker: Brian Schwertley Broadcaster: Covenanted Reformed Presbyterian Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 9/18/2016 Bible: Hebrews 11:32-40 Length: 53 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Covenanted Reformed Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Scottish Reformation History, 1592-1612 Subtitle: Covenanter Church History Speaker: Brian Schwertley Broadcaster: Covenanted Reformed Presbyterian Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 9/18/2016 Bible: Hebrews 11:32-40 Length: 50 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Covenanted Reformed Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Scottish Reformation History, 1612-1624 Subtitle: Covenanter Church History Speaker: Brian Schwertley Broadcaster: Covenanted Reformed Presbyterian Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 10/2/2016 Length: 54 min.

Carina Johnson is coeditor -- with David Luebke, Marjorie Elizabeth Plummer, and Jesse Spohnholz -- of Archeologies of Confession: Writing the German Reformation, 1517-2017 (Berghahn, 2019) and she is also the author of the introduction to this collected volume. Today she talks about these fifteen essays written by both German and American experts of Reformation History and how they see the towering figure of Martin Luther looming over 500 years of German history and identity. In terms of theology and confession, then later (in the nineteenth century) of nationalism, and (finally) the post-national, almost Pan-European politics of today, Martin Luther has been asked to wear many hats over time. In this discussion, Professor Johnson considers the agendas those hats have contained, while also considering the details of social history of real people who lived their lives oblivious to the political questions in the stratosphere. In the second half of this discussion, Dr. Johnson considers the changing role of ‘Great Men' in the service of public memory, including Martin Luther King (on whose holiday we recorded) and Christopher Columbus whose quincentenary preceded Luther's by 25 years and is still fresh in our minds. Carina Johnson is Professor of History at Pitzer College. She is the author of Cultural Hierarchy in Sixteenth-Century Europe: The Ottomans and Mexicans (2011). Her current research includes “cross-cultural encounters, proto-ethnography, memory, and the experience of violence in the sixteenth-century Habsburg Empire.”  Krzysztof Odyniec is a historian of the Early Modern Europe, the Spanish Empire, and the Atlantic World, specializing in sixteenth-century diplomacy and travel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brandon and Josh give a little bit of history from the time of the reformation.

Can evolution be reconciled with the Bible?  Ben Spackman is a Ph.D. candidate at Claremont Graduate University, and he says "Yes, but not the way people think."  He introduces us to the idea of "Concordism."  What is that? https://youtu.be/BXlUgVOoIbQ Ben: This is not a question that is answered easily within 30 seconds, because it requires dealing with assumptions that people don't even know they have. The main one is something called "concordism." It's an assumption that science, especially evolution or the age of the earth or various aspects of that, and scripture are speaking the same language. They're talking about the same thing and therefore they have to match up or one of them is false. They have to be in concord with each other. The assumption that Genesis is providing a natural history of the earth, a physical history of the earth, is simply not an accurate assumption, but most people have it. So you end up going in a couple of different ways. You have people who say, well, this is what my reading of the Bible says, so I'm going to make the science match that. You get young-earth creationists who say that the earth is only a couple of thousand years old. Everything was created more or less in its current form as we know it within the last couple of thousand years. Then you have the people who go the other way and they say, well, here's what science tells us. So obviously that's what scripture must be saying in some kind of veiled or poetic or metaphoric way. You may wonder why I decided to talk to Ben. He has a very interesting background. Ben:  If you really want to understand evolution and how different religious people have thought about it, you need three different areas of expertise. You need to understand the science of evolution, at least basically. That's what my two major rounds of science as an undergrad and then as a post-bacc premed have given me. I have more science than a lot of people. But you also need history, especially intellectual history of about the last 500 years. That is history of ideas. That's where two of my three Ph.D. exams come in, American Religious History and Reformation History. My third exam will be History of Science. So I'm really getting at the history of the worldview that people have today that leads them to read Genesis in certain ways. What are the roots of that worldview, of those unspoken assumptions back 500 years ago? The third leg you need-- so you need history, you need science, then you have to control the biblical interpretation. You have to be able to look at the Bible in its ancient setting, in its Hebrew and Aramaic and Greek. The problem is that many people who write about evolution are scientists. They don't have the history and they don't control scripture. Most of the people who write about this, well, let me limit myself to a Latter-day Saint context. Most Latter-day Saints who have written about reconciling science and religion or evolution have either been scientists, so they get the science down well, but they don't do the history or the scripture. Most of the people who have written about it from a scriptural perspective, they don't know the history. They don't know the science. Because of our 19th century populist inheritance in Mormonism, that is, we were very skeptical of experts, very skeptical of clergy, very skeptical of authority telling us what this had to mean. If you look at all the books that have been written by a Latter-day Saints on this topic, the vast majority of them have no relevant expertise at all. They're lawyers. They're accountants. They're doctors. They're people who don't really do the science. They don't really do the history and they don't really do the scripture either. So to my knowledge, I'm the only one who really has a foot kind of in all those different worlds, which is kind of a historical accident. I certainly didn't choose to spend six years in graduate school and then be given the boot b...

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Diet of Worms, an event that helped trigger the European Reformation. Nestled on a bend of the River Rhine, in the South West corner of Germany, is the City of Worms. It's one of the oldest cities in central Europe; it still has its early city walls, its 11th century Romanesque cathedral and a 500-year-old printing industry, but in its centre is a statue of the monk, heretic and founder of the Protestant Reformation, Martin Luther. In 1521 Luther came to Worms to explain his attacks on the Catholic Church to the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V, and the gathered dignitaries of the German lands. What happened at that meeting, called the Diet of Worms, tore countries apart, set nation against nation, felled kings and plunged dynasties into suicidal bouts of infighting. But why did Martin Luther risk execution to go to the Diet, what was at stake for the big players of medieval Europe and how did events at the Diet of Worms irrevocably change the history of Europe? With Diarmaid MacCulloch, Professor of the History of the Church at Oxford University; David Bagchi, Lecturer in the History of Christian Thought at the University of Hull; Reverend Dr Charlotte Methuen, Lecturer in Reformation History at the University of Oxford.