Unknown Wittenberg Wittenberg In 1508, he was invited by Frederick, Prince of Saxony, to move to the town of Wittenberg to become a professor of moral philosophy in the university there. A chapel was part of the university campus, and Luther was asked to take his turn with other professors to preach to the monks, professors, students, and townspeople who came to listen. Before long, Luther became popular as a teacher and a preacher in the university. Later he became a preacher in the town church of Wittenberg. He preached at this church for the rest of his life. When he first began his teaching and preaching, however, he did not yet understand the gospel of Jesus Christ.