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We are pleased to present a variety of new classes between September 2023 and May 2024.
Upcoming Classes:

Rooted and Renewing: Imagining the Church’s Future in Light of Its New Testament Origins
Rooted and Renewing:Imagining the Church’s Future in Light of its New Testament Origins With Dr. Troy Troftgruben Thursdays 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9 6:30pm – 8:00pm CST Rooted and Renewing: Imagining the Church’s Future in Light of its New Testament Origins Registration: $45 REGISTER NOW Nearly everyone everywhere who loves the church is wondering how

Finding Hope in a Divided Country: Christian Nationalism, Theology and the Church
Finding Hope in a Divided Country: Christian Nationalism, Theology and the Church With Pastor Angela Denker Thursdays 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5 6:30pm – 7:30pm CST Finding Hope in a Divided Country: Christian Nationalism, Theology and the Church Registration: $40 REGISTER NOW Join Red State Christians author and Lutheran Pastor Angela Denker for a four-week course
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New Research on Mary Magdalene
New Research on Mary Magdalene Dr. Elizabeth Schrader Polczer, Ph.D, Assistant Professor in New Testament at Villanova University New Research on Mary MagdaleneBy Dr Elizabeth Schrader Polczer, Ph.D, Assistant Professor in New Testament at Villanova University Registration: $25 REGISTER NOW Mary Magdalene has long been a misunderstood and controversial character in the New Testament and

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:

The American Religious Landscape: A Deep Dive Into the Data
The American Religious Landscape: A Deep Dive Into the Data With Dr. Ryan Burge Thursdays 5/25, 6/8, 6/15 9:30am – 11:00am CST The American Religious Landscape: A Deep Dive Into the Data Individual Registration: $35 REGISTRATION CLOSED Thursdays: May 25, June 8 and June 15, 2023 from 9:30 – 11:00 am CDTIn person at Christ

Diversity and The Doctrine of Discovery
Join the Eastern Missouri Conference and the Lutheran School of Theology for a day of education on Diversity and The Doctrine of Discovery Individual Registration: $30 REGISTER NOW Group Registration (4): $100 REGISTER NOW Saturday, April 22, 2023 9AM – 3 PM, Lunch included Registration: $30 per individual or $100 for a group of 4

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 Mary Magdalene has long been a misunderstood and controversial character in the New Testament and the church. Often dismissed as

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
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