The Protestant Revolution: The Politics Of Belief
Videos are generally available for preview to non-members as short clips. Limited full-length titles are also available. Log In to view the full length title.
Browse Full-length Non-member Titles
Although Martin Luther nailed his work "The Ninety-Five Theses" to a church door, his action sparked a political upheaval as well as a religious one. Examines the rise of the Protestant movement in Europe and its link to revolution, civil war, and modern incarnations of radical and conservative politics. Provides an overview of Luther's study of theology at Wartburg Castle, his confrontations with papal and secular authorities, Thomas Muntzer's bloody appropriation of Protestant ideals, the Levellers' movement under Cromwell, the birth of the British Labor Party, the role of Baptist teachings in the American civil rights movement, and the conservative Protestantism embodied in the presidency of George W. Bush. NOTE: Contains some explicit imagery. Accessibility options on the DVD are: (1) expanded description, (2) English subtitles in a black box.
Media Details
Runtime: 58 minutes 51 seconds
- Topic: Biographies, History, Religion, Philosophy, and Spirituality
- Subtopic: Luther, Martin, Middle Ages, World Religions
- Grade/Interest Level: 12
- Standards:
- Release Year: 2006
- Producer/Distributor: Films Media Group
- Series: The Protestant Revolution
- Report a Problem
Available Resources
Related Media

The Protestant Revolution: The Politics Of Belief

The Protestant Revolution: The Godly Family

The Protestant Revolution: A Reformation Of The Mind

The Protestant Revolution: No Rest For The Wicked