4th Sunday After Pentecost
Get ready for June 25, the fourth Sunday after Pentecost with this discussion on the lectionary texts from the books of Jeremiah, Romans, and Matthew
3rd Sunday After Pentecost
Get ready for June 18th, the third Sunday after Pentecost with this discussion on the lectionary texts from the books of Hosea, Romans, and Matthew
2nd Sunday After Pentecost
Spark your thoughts for June 11, 2023! Jessica Bordeleau hosts professors of homiletics Dr. Peter Nafzger and Dr. David Schmitt in a discussion about the lectionary texts for the upcoming Sunday. This week they discuss Hosea 5:15-6:6, Romans 4:13-25, and Matthew 9:9-13 to get you started for the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost. 2nd Sunday After ..
TRINITY SUNDAY
Each week Jessica Bordeleau hosts professors of homiletics Dr. Peter Nafzger and Dr. David Schmitt in a discussion about the lectionary texts for the upcoming Sunday. This week they’ll get you started for Trinity Sunday!
Theological Symposium – Call for Papers
The Theological Symposium committee invites proposals for open sectionals for the 33rd Annual Theological Symposium, September 19-20, 2023, at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. The title this year is “Church and Society: Living by Hope in a Secular Age.”
Podcast Launch!
Concordia Seminary has developed a new podcast to support sermon writing and lesson planning. Lectionary Kick-start launches on Monday, May 22nd!
Book Blurbs: Abjar Bahkou, Shining the Gospel Light on the Quran
Concordia Seminary’s Dean of Theological Research and Publication Dr. Erik Herrmann talks with Dr. Abjar Bahkou, associate professor of Practical Theology, about his recent book, Shining the Gospel Light on the Quran: Understanding and Engaging Muslims (Concordia Publishing House, 2021), in this Concordia Journal Book Blurbs segment. Born in Syria, Bahkou converted to Lutheranism after ..
Book Blurbs: Bruce Schuchard, The Word from the Beginning
Concordia Seminary’s Dean of Theological Research and Publication Dr. Erik Herrmann talks with Dr. Bruce Schuchard, professor of Exegetical Theology, about his new book, The Word from the Beginning: The Person and Work of Jesus in the Gospel of John (Lexham Academic, 2022), in this Concordia Journal Book Blurbs segment, Schuchard began studying John as ..
Meet the Professor: Dr. Vilson Scholz
Concordia Seminary Dean of Theological Research and Publication Dr. Erik Herrmann sits down with Dr. Vilson Scholz. Scholz, who is from São Leopoldo, RS, Brazil, is currently serving as a visiting professor of Exegetical Theology. His course load includes a hermeneutics class, “Interpreting and Communicating the Word,” a Greek lab and courses on Philippians, Luke ..
Anatomy of a Sermon: “Gazing on the Beauty of the Lord” by David Schmitt
For almost three decades Professor David Schmitt has been teaching the art and the heart of preaching to apprentice preachers at Concordia Seminary. This particular sermon was preached in the chapel at Concordia Seminary for the dedication of new stained-glass windows. Like a master weaver, Schmitt creatively combined the four threads of discourse to deliver a custom-made tapestry for the benefit of all who had gathered
Join us for the 2023 Multiethnic Symposium
The Multiethnic Symposium will explore the changing landscape of immigration in the United States – and the unique opportunity Christians have to share the Gospel with people from all nations. Register today!
Book Review: Cultural Apologetics
J.P. Cima reviews the book “Cultural Apologetics: Renewing the Christian Voice, Conscience, And Imagination in a Disenchanted World ” by Paul M. Gould
Multiethnic Symposium- 1.5 and 2.0 Generation Immigrants
2023 Multiethnic Symposium Registration is open! “Hope for the Church, Hope for the Future: 1.5 and 2.0 Generation Immigrants,” is set for May 2-3 on the campus of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
Anatomy of a Sermon: A Sermon on Luke 12:13-21 By Brian King
Dr. David Peter writes a review and analysis of Brian King’s sermon based on Luke 12:13-21
2023 Pre-Lenten Workshop Videos
In January 2023, Dr. David Maxwell, Chairman of the Department of Systematic Theology, led Concordia Seminary’s annual Pre-Lenten Workshop on his new sermon series, “Honest Repentance”. Watch the vidoes here!