Luther's Doctorate and Faculty Appointment
- When
- 1512
- Where
- University of Wittenberg
- Episodes
- 2
In October 1512, Martin Luther received his Doctor of Theology degree and was appointed to the theological faculty at the University of Wittenberg, succeeding von Staupitz as chair.
Episodes
- Doctor of Theology Award
Luther received his Doctor of Theology degree on 19 October 1512.
- Faculty Senate Appointment
Luther joined the theological faculty senate and succeeded von Staupitz as chair on 21 October 1512.
Background and detail
Academic Background. Luther had been teaching theology at the University of Wittenberg since 1508. By 1512, he was a German priest, theologian, and former Augustinian friar.
Doctoral Award. On 19 October 1512, Luther was officially awarded his Doctor of Theology degree. This academic milestone formalized his status as a senior theologian within the university structure.
Faculty Appointment. Two days later, on 21 October 1512, Luther was received into the senate of the theological faculty. He succeeded von Staupitz as the chair of theology at the University of Wittenberg.
People involved
- Martin Luther · Doctor of Theology and Chair of Theology
- von Staupitz · Predecessor as Chair of Theology
Sources
- Martin Luther Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17
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