The Concept of Education in the Light of the Theology of D. Martin Luther

This thesis is a study of the theological implications of Luther’s emphasis on “education” and an examination of the contributions if any, which Luther made to education, eventually derived from such an emphasis, to his subsequent generations. Its purpose is to survey briefly his theology in order to determine the theological significance or implications of his underlying pedagogical principles and practices. “What is Luther‘s view on education?” is the final goal of this study. This study should prove to be a value to Lutheran educators in particular in that attempts to bring Lutheran educational practices into harmony with the educational principles of Luther. Such an investigation is important and significant because, although the theology of Luther has been studied and developed in every generation since Luther, few studies of the theological foundation of Luther’s views on education had heretofore been made