Remembering the Reformation

Remembering the Reformation in the footsteps of Martin luther 500 years later

More than 100 Valparaiso University Alumni and Friends traveled to Germany on a trip lead by Professor Matthew Becker, Ph.D. to remember the Reformation with visits to many sites important in the life of Martin Luther.

Michele, right, and Terry Warner ‘90, check a map of Germany during the beginning of the tour through notable Reformation cities.

Tour members visit the Martin Luthers Geburtshaus, a museum that honors Luther's birthplace, in Eisleben.

Connie Bretscher ‘42, center, poses in front of a statue of Martin Luther with Mike '79 and Lois Felten '80 during the tour's visit to Eisleben.

The tour visited the St. Augustine's Monastery in Erfurt where Martin Luther joined as a monk in 1505.

Valpo alumni and friends stand in front of a statue of Johann Sebastian Bach while visiting Eisenach, the birthplace of the famous composer and musician.

Jim Brueggemann ‘64, right, along with Lois Chalmers-MacMillan, center, and Sarah MacMillan tour the Bach House, a museum dedicated to the life and music of Johann Sebastian Bach.

A portion of the tour group poses for a photo in front of Wartburg Castle in Eisenach, Germany. Martin Luther hid here while he translated the New Testament into common German language.

Richard Ruff, right, walks into Wartburg Castle in Eisenach.

John Pleuss '69, in the red coat, stands in the Wartburg Castle room where Martin Luther stayed while translating the New Testament into common German language.

The tour group was able to worship at St. Augustine's Monestary church in Erfut on Sunday, October 29.

On Reformation Day, October 31, the Valparaiso Chorale began its day singing at St. Thomas Church in Leipzig. The tour group and President Mark Heckler were in attendance.

The Valpo Chorale and tour group then moved to Wittenberg and the Church Castle where they all participated in the Hymn Festival.

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