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We are pleased to present three new classes between February and May 2023. Please join us for any or all of those featured under Upcoming Classes and let your friends and colleagues know of these thought-provoking opportunities.  
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Upcoming 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 REGISTER NOW Thursdays: May 25, June 8 and June 15, 2023 from 9:30 – 11:00 am CDTIn person at Christ

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Video Class Available Now:

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

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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

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Previous Classes:

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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