“THE CHURCH IN THE WORLD”
Upcoming Classes:
Let’s Talk: A Rabbi Speaks to Christians
Let’s Talk: A Rabbi Speaks to Christians With Rabbi Michael Harvey Thursdays via Zoom: 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18 9:30am – 10:30am CST Lutheran School of Theology is pleased to present six sessions via Zoom with Rabbi Michael Harvey in April and May, 2023. REGISTER NOW Michael E. Harvey is an ordained rabbi, a
Walking in the Company of the Baptized: Series A Gospels for Lent
2023
Walking in the Company of the Baptized: Series A Gospels for Lent 2023 By Dr. Fred Niedner, Senior Research Professor, Valparaiso University’s Institute of Liturgical Studies Monday’s: 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27 10:00am – 11:00am CST Walking in the Company of the Baptized: Series A Gospels for Lent 2023: Instructor: Dr. Fred Niedner, Senior
New Research on Mary Magdalene
New Research on Mary Magdalene By Elizabeth Schrader Polczer, Ph.D candidate at Duke University Fridays: 2/3 & 2/17 9:30am – 11:30am CST New Research on Mary MagdaleneBy Elizabeth Schrader Polczer, Ph.D candidate at Duke University REGISTER NOW Mary Magdalene has long been a misunderstood and controversial character in the New Testament and the church. Often
Video Class Available Now:
Lament and Sustenance Registration
Lament and Sustenance in the COVID-19 Wilderness series REGISTER NOW The video series we present here for use by individuals or study groups is of timeless value. It was originally titled Lament and Sustenance in the COVID-19 Wilderness and offered in June 2020.While there will be some references to this disastrous pandemic, the teaching provided
Previous Classes:
Themes in the Gospel of Matthew
Themes in the Gospel of Matthew With Dr. Troy TroftgrubenWartburg Theological Seminary The class will be taught via Zoom on three select Thursday mornings: 9/22, 9/29, 10/6 9:00am – 11:00am CST Themes in the Gospel of Matthew With Dr. Troy Troftgruben, Wartburg Theological Seminary Registration fee: $45 This November sees the start of Year A
When Theologies Fail (and Worlds Fall Apart)
When Theologies Fail (and Worlds Fall Apart) with Dr. Fred Niedner Thursdays: 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10 7:00pm – 9:00pm CST When Theologies Fail (and Worlds Fall Apart) with Dr. Fred Niedner Fall 2022 Registration fee: $75 PMA Education Registration fee: $150. Rev. Dr. Niedner taught biblical studies in Valparaiso University’s Department of Theology for
Preaching Course
Preaching Course With: Rev. Kristen Koch Saturdays: 9/10, 9/17, 10/1, 10/15, 10/29, 11/19 9:00am – 12:00pm CST Preaching Course We are delighted that the instructor for the course will be the Rev. Kristen Koch. Class Audit: $75 For Credit Students: $150 Biography:Pastor Kristen has 19 years of experience in ordained ministry, preceded by a nine-month
Hope: A Lens for Living Now, And For The Future
Hope: A Lens for Living Now, And For The Future With: Rev. Kristin Johnston Largen, Ph.D Thursday: 5/26 9:00am – 2:00pm CST Hope: A Lens for Living Now, And For The Futurewith the Rev. Kristin Johnston Largen, Ph.D., President of Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa. In-person only; there is no zoom option Lutheran School
An Evening of Poetry with Christopher Kempf
An Evening of Poetrywith Christopher Kempf Monday 5/2: 7:00pm Online via Zoom An Evening of Poetry with Christopher Kempf LST invites you to a poetry reading and discussion as part of our 2022 focus on Making Meaning. We are honored to welcome Dr. Christopher Kempf to lead us on Monday, May 2 at 7:00 pm
What is worship?
What is worship? Why do we worship? How do I plan and lead worship? If these are your questions, this is the class for you. SATURDAYS: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm 4/2, 4/9, 4/23, 5/14, 5/28 Online via Zoom SPRING 2022: INTRODUCTION TO LUTHERAN WORSHIP Presented by Lutheran School of Theology and Central/Southern Illinois Synod
Previous Classes 2020:
Lutheran Confessions – Dr. Robert Kolb
Christian Decision-Making in the Digital Age – Rev. Amy Zeittlow
Wrestling with the Old Testament Texts (Ordinary Time) –Dr. Kathryn Schifferdecker
Lament and Sustenance in the COVID-19 Wilderness –Dr. Fred Niedner
Church History: The Story of Christianity –Dr. Chris Repp (co-sponsored w/Central
Southern Illinois Synod)
Themes in the Gospel of Mark – Dr. Mark Allen Powell
