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EPISODE · Apr 29, 2026 · 23 MIN

Luther's Theology of Music: Part 2 (Calvin)

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 the contrasting views of John Calvin and Martin Luther on music in worship. Focusing on Calvin’s approach, they examine his caution around music—emphasizing a unified sacred style, restrained affect, the absence of instrumentation, and strict attention to text. Together, they set the stage for how these convictions differ from Luther’s perspective and what these distinctions reveal about theology, practice, and the role of music in the church.

In this episode, Kip and Steve draw from Kip’s Master’s thesis to explore the contrasting views of John Calvin and Martin Luther on music in worship. Focusing on Calvin’s approach, they examine his caution around music—emphasizing a unified sacred style, restrained affect, the absence of instrumentation, and strict attention to text. Together, they set the stage for how these convictions differ from Luther’s perspective and what these distinctions reveal about theology, practice, and the role of music in the church.

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