1. Lutheranism By: Julie Kwon and Bailey Fuehr

2. Origins When: 1517 Who: Martin Luther –German monk and professor –“Father of the Reformation” Where: Germany (Holy Roman Empire) and Scandinavia –Stemmed off from Catholic from influence of the Holy Roman Empire

3. 5 Things They Believe 1.God is three in one (triune) 2.The Son of God became human and died for: ●Forgiveness of sins ●Eternal life of his people 1.Peoples’ works≠salvation, God’s grace=salvation (Lutheran Phrase: “Grace alone!”) 2.Beliefs = holy scriptures (Phrase: “Scripture alone!”) 3.Trust in Jesus is necessary for salvation (Phrase: “Faith alone!”)

4. The Holy Triune

5. What Type of Religion is it? Universal –Goal of religion is to be globally spread Autonomous –Churches, worship, etc. are organized individually/in small groups –No absolute head

6. Diffusion Over Time ● Spread because beliefs were ideal to people: flexible structure, easy to practice ● Became “folk” religion in parts of Germany and Scandinavia ● Spread through emigration: missionaries, colonization ex. famous missionary- Albert Schweitzer: came up with theories about religion and Jesus : origin of Lutheranism

7. Distribution today United States: 8.21 mil people Sweden: 7.3 mil people Indonesia: 4.81 mil people Denmark: 4.47 mil people Finland: 4.41 mil people Countries with the highest Lutheran populations:

8. Sacred Spaces & Places Lutheran churches –Serves as a place of worship for their God –Where Lutherans can congregate –Place to discuss The Scripture

9. Citations http://www.religionfacts.com/christianity/denominati ons/lutheranism.htmhttp://www.religionfacts.com/christianity/denominati ons/lutheranism.htm http://www.lutheran- resources.org/lutheran_beliefs.htmhttp://www.lutheran- resources.org/lutheran_beliefs.htm http://www.patheos.com/Library/Lutheran/Historical -Development/Missions-Spread-Changes-Regional- adaptations.htmlhttp://www.patheos.com/Library/Lutheran/Historical -Development/Missions-Spread-Changes-Regional- adaptations.html