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EPISODE · Apr 22, 2026 · 28 MIN

Luther's Theology of Music: Part 1 (Plato & Augustine)

from The Lutheran Worship Podcast · host Center for Worship Leadership

In this episode, Kip and Steve draw from Kip’s Master’s thesis to explore how the influence of Plato and Augustine interacts with Luther’s theology of music. They trace key ideas about beauty, pleasure, and the power of music, highlighting the tension between its formative role and its potential for manipulation, and setting the stage for Luther’s response within the life of the church.

In this episode, Kip and Steve draw from Kip’s Master’s thesis to explore how the influence of Plato and Augustine interacts with Luther’s theology of music. They trace key ideas about beauty, pleasure, and the power of music, highlighting the tension between its formative role and its potential for manipulation, and setting the stage for Luther’s response within the life of the church.

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