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Developing A Multi-Media Program Within The Local Lutheran Parish, Donald Loos Jul 1976

Developing A Multi-Media Program Within The Local Lutheran Parish, Donald Loos

Master of Divinity Thesis

First, this paper is dealing with multi-media presentations, not just multi-media. This could mean the use of one, two, or three slide projectors and thepossible use of 8mm film projector to get across your message. Of course, includedin this, is the use of some type of sound equipment.


Evangelistic Preaching In The Missouri Synod, Donald Ehlers May 1976

Evangelistic Preaching In The Missouri Synod, Donald Ehlers

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

I decided, therefore, to look further into this matter of evangelistic preaching. What is evangelistic preaching? After arriving at my own definition of evangelistic preaching, I want to determine if evangelistic preaching, so defined, has Biblical precedent. I also want to determine how my definition squares with Lutheran theology on conversion. Based on my definition, I want to develop criteria for evaluating Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod preaching as to its evangelistic nature. Using these criteria, I propose to study sermons written and preached by Missouri Synod pastors.


The Development And Significance Of Confirmation In The Lutheran Church, Richard Rist Feb 1976

The Development And Significance Of Confirmation In The Lutheran Church, Richard Rist

Master of Divinity Thesis

In the past few years it has come to the attention of many people that the practice of confirmation in the Lutheran Church may need some revision, or At, least some restudy, in order for it to remain in a proper perspective that would be a clear witness to the Holy Scriptures and the Lutheran Confessions. The purpose of this study is to explore the rite of confirmation as practiced in the Lutheran Church. Much emphasis will be given to the development of confirmation from the early Church until the present practice of Lutheran confirmation in the United States. This …