Lutherischer

Lutherischer is the German adjective meaning “Lutheran” or “related to Lutheranism.” It is used to describe people who belong to Lutheran churches, as well as theological, liturgical, and institutional aspects of Lutheran tradition. The term derives from Martin Luther, whose reforming efforts in the early 16th century helped form a distinct branch of Protestantism.

In German usage, the base form is lutherisch; inflected forms include lutherischer for masculine nouns (for example, lutherischer Theologe), lutherische for feminine nouns, and lutherisches for neuter nouns. The corresponding noun for adherents is Lutheraner (singular) or Lutheranerinnen (plural). The expression may also appear in historical contexts as lutherische Kirche to refer to Lutheran churches or communities.

Geographic and historical context: Lutheranism became one of the largest branches of Protestant Christianity in Northern and Central Europe and later spread to other regions through migration and mission work. In present-day Germany, the term lutherisch is common in religious education, church documents, and scholarly writing; in Scandinavia and the Baltic region, historical forms and references to Luther and Lutheran heritage remain culturally significant.

Theology and doctrine: Core tenets commonly associated with Lutheranism include justification by faith alone and the supreme authority of Scripture. Lutherans typically observe two sacraments, baptism and the Eucharist, and uphold confessional standards such as the Augsburg Confession and Luther’s Small and Large Catechisms, though practices vary among different Lutheran bodies.

In English-language contexts, the equivalent term is Lutheran; in German-language usage, lutherisch or lutherischer is used depending on gender and grammatical case.