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This paper endeavors to shed light on some positive components of the relationship between Martin Luther and Renaissance Humanism which flourished in the transalpine countries. Despite the significance of this relationship, this topic has not drawn scholarly attention as much as it should have. This relationship surfaces most obviously when a careful attention is paid to Luther orchestrating educational reform at the University of Wittenberg under the influence of and in interaction with the Northern Renaissance Humanism. Luther never became a humanist and distinguished himself from humanists in terms of his ultimate goal and essential theological thoughts. Nonetheless, he knew how to utilize the elements of Humanism which were beneficial for his educational and ecclesiastical reform. Furthermore, as a result of his effort to reform the curriculum, the University became a place of inspiration to the humanists.