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Course |
Description |
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The Christian Faith |
A study of the chief teachings of the Christian
Faith as presented in Scripture and confessed in the Lutheran Church. |
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Old Testament Survey |
An introduction to God’s plan of salvation
introduced through the lives and literature of His covenant people. |
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New Testament Survey |
A study of the person and work of Jesus
Christ, as the fulfillment of God’s plan of salvation. |
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World Religions in America I |
An overview of the core beliefs of the major
religions active in America today in comparison with core Christian beliefs. |
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Lutheran Theology and Practice: Leading
Worship |
Biblical mandates and practices are examined
as expressed in the historical and confessional context of Lutheran worship. |
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Lutheran Theology and Practice: Pastoral
Care |
An introduction to the pastoral ministry. Defines the Office of Public Ministry and its relationship to the ministry of the
Church. |
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Lutheran Theology and Practice: Leadership
in a Missionary Age |
Leadership development focusing on equipping
the missionary with the key tools of leaders. |
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Principles of Biblical Interpretation |
A basic course teaching how basic Christian
doctrine is drawn form the Bible. |
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Teaching the Faith |
Catechesis to equip the student to teach
the basics of Christian doctrine. |
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Early Church History |
Traces the development of the Church through
the medieval period. |
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Preaching & Teaching the Faith |
Exegesis, techniques, content, and presentation
for preparing for public presentation of the Christian message. |
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Electives |
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Teaching ESL for outreach |
Prepares congregation members to teach basic
ESL as a tool of outreach to the growing immigrant community. |
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Old Testament Book Study |
An in depth study of Genesis or Isaiah |
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New Testament Book Study |
An in depth study of Luke, John, Romans,
or Galatians. |
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Developing Ministry |
Prepares congregation members to connecting
the congregation to the needs of the community |
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World Religions in America II |
An analysis of the Lutheran witness to the
Roman Catholic, Jewish, Evangelical, Muslim, and Mormon faith communities. |
