Martin Luther: a helpful introduction to his life & theology from Wikipedia
For our Library's access to Luther's Writings, etc., see this LibGuide on Martin Luther
or see this 'catalog link' to over 3400 books by Luther
The pastoral Luther : essays on Martin Luther's practical theology by
Luther on the theology of the cross / Robert Kolb -- Communication and the transgression of language in Martin Luther / Vitor Westhelle -- Luther on humor / Eric W. Gritsch -- Luther on preaching as God speaking / H.S. Wilson -- Luther on education / Robert Rosin -- Martin Luther and the Ten Commandments in the Large catechism / Timothy J. Wengert -- Luther on the Creed / Charles P. Arand -- Luther on prayer in the Large catechism / Timothy J. Wengert -- The Last Supper : the testament of Jesus / Reinhard Schwarz -- Luther on private confession / Ronald K. Rittgers -- Luther regarding the Virgin Mary / Beth Kreitzer -- Luther on Eve, women, and the church / Mickey L. Mattox -- Luther on music / Robin A. Leaver -- Luther and Cranach on justification in word and image / Christoph Weimer -- Luther's Fourteen consolations / Jane E. Strohl -- Luther on monasticism / Dorothea Wendebourg -- Luther on the role of secular authority in the Reformation / James M. Estes.
"Pastoral theology is the branch of practical theology concerned with the application of the study of religion in the context of regular church ministry. This approach to theology seeks to give practical expression to theology. Normally viewed as an 'equipping' of ministers, practical theology is often considered to be more pragmatic than speculative, indeed, essentially a practical science. Hence its main interests are in those areas of theology which will aid clergy in ministry. Topics tend to include homiletics, pastoral care, sacramental theology, and ethics." (Wikipedia)
Working Preacher : Bible commentary (based on Common Lectionary), Craft of Preaching, Podcasts, and more, from Luther Seminary
The Center for Pastor Theologians: forming pastors to transform the Church; "The Pastor as a Biblical Theologian" (Themelios journal)
For Current Research on Pastors, Churches, and Christianity in general, see Barna Research Group and Pew Research Center
From Christianity Today, see their Preaching Today resources; or from the ELCA, subscribe to their Living Lutheran news
Faith+Lead Resources from Luther Seminary: See for example these new course offerings, as well as downloadable Ebooks, Podcasts, and videos.
For the latest books on Pastoral Ministry, Preaching and Theology, see the gallery of new titles below, as well as these three Luther Library Guides: Ministry, Mission & Leadership; Pastoral Care; and Preaching.
"Martin Luther was, more than anything else, a pastor and a preacher. This simple, almost innocuous commonplace holds one of the most important, yet virtually unexplored keys to understanding Luther's impact on the history of the Christian church." (Timothy Wengert)
Paul the Apostle; Irenaeus, Bishop of Lyon; Jonathon Edwards; Dietrich Bonhoeffer; Reinhold Niebuhr; Helmut Thielicke; Timothy Keller ; Gustavo Gutierrez
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Martin Luther's theology for pastoral ministry, or The Pastoral Luther
Hymns by Luther: Liturgy and Hymns for Luther
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