“THE CHURCH IN THE WORLD”
We are pleased to present a variety of new classes between September 2023 and May 2024.
Upcoming Classes:

Inclusive Language for God: Talking Together Scripturally, Theologically, and Evangelically
Inclusive Language for God: Talking Together Scripturally, Theologically, and Evangelically With Dr. Mary Streufert In-person: Thursday, January 18, 2024 Location: Bethel Lutheran Church7001 Forsyth Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63105 9:00AM – 2:30PM CST Inclusive Language for God: Talking Together Scripturally, Theologically, and Evangelically Registration: $65 REGISTER NOW Join author of Language for God and Lutheran
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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:

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

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
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