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Mark Tranvik

Dr. Mark Tranvik
Dr. Mark Tranvik

Mark Tranvik

Professor of Reformation History and Theology, Luther Seminary, St. Paul, Minnesota

Mark Tranvik is Professor of Reformation History and Theology at Luther Seminary. He is also an ordained pastor in the ELCA. His area of specialty is the Lutheran Reformation. He authored Martin Luther and the Called Life (Fortress Press, 2016) and The Freedom of a Christian, which is now out from Fortress in a new and expanded edition (2026).

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Healthy But Not Well

On vocation and what it means to be well
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By Mark Tranvik

The Difference Between a Career and a Calling

Vocation connects us to our neighbor and God

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What is the Reformation?

Instructor: Mark Tranvik
What is the Reformation? We've designed this short and engaging course to answer those exact questions in a simple, straightforward way.
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Lutheran Principles for Ministry

Ministry Leadership

Instructor: Mark Tranvik
A training for church leaders and those in interim ministry, exploring the basics of Lutheranism and Lutheran theology through the Book of Concord.
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Lutheranism: Bound and Free

Theology & History

Instructor: Mark Tranvik
Dive into Lutheranism’s core tenets, gaining a deep understanding of its theology, Jesus’ teachings, and actionable insights for practical use in your daily life.

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