Concordia Journal, Spring 2020
Theological reflection . . . in the time of Covid-19
In Memoriam: David P. Daniel
Remembering David Daniel, one-time Concordia Seminary professor and longtime scholar and educator in central/eastern Europe
Feeding on the Scriptures
Dr. Tom Egger talks about how to listen to the Scriptures in a time of suffering
Prayer for the Election of a New Seminary President
To be included in prayers of the church for Sunday, May 10, 2020
Faith and Film: Phil Hohle
Phil Hohle talks about how to understand the world of film through the lens of Christian theology
Returning Our Bodies to the Ground
Kent Burreson and Beth Hoeltke’s latest post on natural burial takes up the question of coffins, caskets, and shrouds
ICYMI: Rick Marrs on the Daily Struggle
Rick Marrs talks about the Christian’s struggle between the old self and the new self
ICYMI: Spiritual Care in a Time of Social Distancing
A webinar on spiritual care in the midst of coronavirus with Rick Marrs and Bruce Hartung
Plagues, Then and Now
Joel Elowsky talks about the 3rd-century bishop and theologian Cyprian and the early church’s response to plagues
ICYMI: Kolb on Luther and Pandemic
Robert Kolb talks about Martin Luther in light of the current pandemic
ICYMI: 2019 Theological Symposium Videos
Videos of 2019 Theological Symposium presentations on the theme, “Devoted: (Re)forming the Devotional Life.”
Responding to COVID-19
Concordia Seminary’s Health and Wellness Coordinator, Dr. Julie Gary, talks about the response to coronavirus and her own vocation in epidemiology and public health
Table Talk: Family Devotions
A series of short devotions that can be used by families, households, small groups, church staffs, or youth
Noah the Comfort Dog
Glenn and Sue Nielsen talk about their involvement with Lutheran Church Charities Comfort Dog Ministry
Dealing with Stress and Worry
Resources from Rick Marrs on “Stress and Worry in the Life of a Christian.”