1506: Luther takes his vows as an Augustinian monk. • 1507: Luther is ordained to the priesthood. • 1507: Luther begins studying theology at the University of Erfurt. • May 2, 1507: Luther officiates his first mass. • March 9, 1509: Luther graduates from the University of Erfurt with a Bachelor of Bible degree. • 1510–1511: Luther travels to Rome to represent the Augustinian order. He partakes of various indulgences offered throughout the city but eventually becomes disillusioned with Rome. •