Classes - Lutheran School of Theology

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

Please note the following class descriptions with registrations open below. Additional classes are being set up on the Gospel of Mark, Language For God, Jewish-Christian Relations and the book of Psalms. Check back often to see what has been added for registration.

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Lutheran School of Theology St Louis

Teachers and life-long learners in theological study, together, at a high level of excellence rooted in the Word of God.

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

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

Womanist Biblical Interpretation

Womanist Biblical Interpretation By Dr. Wil Gafney Wednesdays: 9/22, 9/29, 10/6 7:30pm – 8:30pm CST Womanist Biblical InterpretationTaught by Dr. Wil Gafney, Professor of Hebrew Bible, Brite Divinity School, Fort Worth, TX Lutheran School of Theology St Louis is pleased to present aWomanist Biblical Interpretation Colloquium via Zoom in 3 sessions withThe Rev. Wil Gafney,

Themes in the Gospel of Luke

Themes in the Gospel of Luke, taught by Dr. Eunyung Lim This class explores a set of main themes and key passages in the Gospel of Luke, aiming to contextualize them in our contemporary context as we prepare for Year C this fall. Focusing on stories about women, children, and social outcasts, we will learn

Intersectionality

Intersectionality Taught by Dr. Linda Thomas, Full Professor of Theology and Anthropology at Lutheran School of Theology Chicago The concept of Intersectionality considers overlapping oppressions, such as race, class, gender, sexuality, ableism, and many other things, as they are experienced and suffered by marginalized persons. This concept is a vital tool to name multiple, intersecting

Lutheran Confessions

Lutheran ConfessionsTaught by Dr. Chris Repp, Pastor, Grace Lutheran Church in Champaign, IL Registration: $75 to audit Registration: $150 to meet PMA or SAM requirements. What we believe about God affects how we talk about God. How we talk about God determines whether we proclaim the gospel or some other message that is not faithful

Faith in Public Life

Womanist Musings on Faith, Democracy and #BlackLivesMatter for the ChurchTaught by Dr Linda Thomas, Full Professor of Theology and Anthropology via Zoom. Dr. Thomas will make presentations on three topics of interest in our Public Church series: October 23 Faith and Democracy November 6 Black Embodiment Over and Against White Supremacy November 13 Theological Education

Stand Your Ground Bible Study

Stand Your Ground Bible Study – An Introduction to Womanist Theology Registration Closed This study is an introduction to Womanist theology, a way of understanding God and the Bible from the experiences of Black women in the United States. We will discuss this theological movement’s origins, its commitments to justice for Black women (as well

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