“What Exactly Is Justice?”
Leo Sánchez attempted to answer the question on MLK Day at Concordia University, Nebraska
The “Three Kingdoms” of Simon Musaeus: A Wittenberg Student Processes Luther’s Thought
Robert Kolb discusses one of Luther’s significant, but little known, students: Simon Musaeus
Tuomo Mannermaa: Father of Finnish Interpretation of Luther Dies
Tuomo Mannermaa (September 29,1937-January 19, 2015), professor emeritus of ecumenical Theology at the University of Helsinki and internationally recognized Luther scholar, died this past week at age 77. Born in Oulu, Finland, he studied at the University of Helsinki and held professorships in social ethics (1972-1976) and systematic theology (1974-1980), before assuming the chair of ..
Preaching Mark (Part 1)
Back by popular demand, this Preacher’s Roundtable led by David Schmitt discusses preaching Mark in year B of the three-year lectionary. Part 1 (of 2) looks at preaching Mark from Advent through Easter
O Emmanuel : God With Us
December 23 READER O Emmanuel, our King and Lawgiver, the Desire of All Nations and their Savior: Come and save us, O Lord our God. PREACHER Is there anyone here whose life has left him afraid to hope, afraid to dream, afraid to wish for anything? Is there anyone here whose Christmas list is ..
O Rex Gentium : O King of Nations
December 22 READER O King of the Nations, the Ruler they long for, the Cornerstone uniting all people: Come and save mankind whom You formed out of clay. PREACHER Is there anyone here who feels that she has never, in all her life, had a ?rm foundation? Who feels that ..
O Oriens : O Dayspring
December 21 READER O Dayspring, Splendor of Light Everlasting and Sun of Righteousness: Come and enlighten those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death. PREACHER Is there anyone here who thought he could hide his wickedness in the darkness but now realizes that the darkness possesses him? And even ..
O Clavis David : O Key of David
December 20 READER O Key of David and Scepter of the House of Israel, You open and no one can close, You close and no one can open: Come and rescue the prisoners who are in darkness and the shadow of death. PREACHER Is there anyone here who feels that he has been ..
Veni, Veni: The Great O Antiphons
Today in chapel we had a service that prayed, preached, and sung the O Antiphons of Advent. Traditionally, the O Antiphons were sung consecutively beginning on December 17 and ending on December 23. For our students, we experienced them all at once, but for you our readers, we offer them one at a time (albeit ..
Lectionary@Lunch Live – Isaiah 40:1-11
Prof. Tom Egger presents the first Lectionary at Lunch Live on Isaiah 40:1-11 (Advent 2B)
Liberian, Ethiopian church leaders to discuss evangelism in Africa
Amos Bolay will speak about Liberia on December 8, and Wakseyoum Idossa will speak about Ethiopia on December 16. Both will be live streamed
Winter Lay Bible Institute – Sat, January 17, 2015
Prof. Joel Elowsky will present on “Where Eagles Soar: Reading the Gospel of John with the Early Church Fathers.”
Concordia Seminary receives “Science for Seminaries” grant
Funding will support special program to explore significance of science in pastoral ministry
Timothy Furnish lecture on ISIS/ISIL – October 23, 2014
Dr. Furnish will speak on “Fighting for the End of the (Christian) World: The Eschatology of ISIS/ISIL and Other Modern Muslim Groups in Light of Islamic History and Doctrines.” It will be live streamed at http://www.csl.edu/live/
Inaugural Lecture – Joel Okamoto – October 9, 2014
“The Madman’s Time Has Come: Theology After the Death of God”
Symposium Sectionals: Going Deeper
Every year at our theological symposium, we not only hold several public lectures dedicated to the symposium theme (this year it is “Faithful Witness”), but we also invite several special sectional speakers. The 45-minute sectionals aim at fleshing out and deepening our consideration of the topics introduced in the plenaries. This year, as we explore ..