Liberated by God’s Grace: 1517-2017 - 500 Years of Reformation

The Reformation movement which shook Europe and laid foundations for modern society began in 1517 – 500 years ago this autumn, when Martin Luther wrote his 95 Theses. This key moment in history will be marked on Tuesday, 31st October by Westminster Abbey in partnership with the Council of Lutheran Churches, with a special service in the Abbey and a symposium: ‘Liberated by God’s Grace’ in St Margaret’s Church. All are welcome to both events.

The symposium will bring together leading academics to analyse the ongoing impact of the Reformation. What has been its effect on subsequent generations, not only for our churches but also for our wider self-understanding and social order?

Chair:

The Right Reverend Dr Graham Tomlin, Bishop of Kensington

Covert, Overt and Collectible: Luther’s Works in England and English

Professor David Crankshaw, King’s College, London

The Reformation in the British Isles from a Roman Catholic perspective

Professor Eamon Duffy, Magdalene College, Cambridge

‘God is weak’: The ‘theologia crucis’ in the thinking of Luther and Bonhoeffer

The Right Reverend Dr Martin Lind, Bishop of the Lutheran Church in Great Britain

Freedom from the Self: Luther and Løgstrup on Sin as ‘Incurvatus in Se’

Professor Robert Stern, Sheffield University

Remembering the Reformation

Professor Alexandra Walsham, Trinity College, Cambridge

Preceding the Symposium there will be a Service to mark 500 years of the 95 Theses & the beginning of the Reformation in Westminster Abbey. You can apply for tickets to the service here.

FAQs

Do I have to bring my printed ticket(s) to the event? Yes, you will need both your ticket(s).

What time do the doors open? 1.45pm.

Can I bring a guest? You can apply for up to six tickets.

How long will the Symposium last? The Symposium will start at 2.30 pm and finish at 6.00 pm.

What is the cost of the Symposium? This is a free event.