1. This episode of the Thinking Fellows focuses on the second generation of Lutheran reformers.
  2. Between the years 1550 and 1560 the giants of the Reformation are dying. The Fellows discuss the political and theological turmoil that occurred as a result of the Smalcald war.
  3. Dr. Dan van Voorhis leads a discussion on the history of Christianity in America. This episode focuses on the religious practices of American colonies and their lasting impact.
  4. On this episode, the Fellows discuss the events leading up to and the fallout after Luther’s death.
  5. Between the years 1550 and 1560 the giants of the Reformation are dying. The Fellows discuss the political and theological turmoil that occurred as a result of the Smalcald war.
  6. The Fellows take a one week break from their series on the history of the Reformation to answer listener questions. The questions range all the way from the doctrine of Zwingli to apologetic responses to evolution.
  7. The Thinking Fellows cover the major reformational events between 1535 and 1539.
  8. Coming back from the Diet of Augsburg the Lutheran reformers began responding to the doctrinal backlash of the Confutation.
  9. In 1530 an imperial diet was called to the city of Augsburg. Among many issues to be addressed was the increasing influence of Lutheran theology.
  10. Before his death in 1532 Ulrich Zwingli led a more radical reform than those in Wittenberg. Zwingli was not only a theologian, but also a humanist, and a soldier ultimately leading to his death on the battlefield.
  11. On this episode, the Thinking Fellows talk about catechisms and catechetical methodology. During the Reformation, catechisms were a tool for addressing the issue of Christian education.
  12. The seventh episode of the History of The Reformation brings the Fellows to a challenging time in Lutheran history.