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The Conflict Between Walther And Lohe In The Area Of Ecclesiology, William J. Schmedler

Bachelor of Divinity

This thesis is limited to the controversy that existed between Walther and Loehe and thus excludes, except where necessary, any discussion of the controversies which either of these men had with other theologians.

In the same manner a complete discussion of the ecclesiology of either of the participants could not be given. Such a task, for either Walther or Loehe, would constitute a complete study in its own right. This study merely attempts to summarize the ecclesiological thinking of both men to give the reader the necessary information for an understanding of the controversy.

The Doctrine Of The Status Intermedius In Various Areas Of The Teaching Of The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod, Wilbur Eugene Barnett

Bachelor of Divinity

The purpose of this study is to give as comprehensive a picture as possible of the varieties of opinion concerning the state of the believer after death current in the Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod.

A History Of Concordia College, New Orleans, Henry Niermann

Bachelor of Divinity

The problem dealt with in this paper has led up to the question, Why did the school close? A threefold answer has been offered: (a) Conditions in the city of New Orleans did not permit the expansion of the school; (b) The Lutheran people in the South did not gift proper support to the school; ( c) There was a lack of measures on the part of the leaders to avert a crisis.

The report was written with a hope that some of the problems and difficulties which face secondary schools may be met, and that the schools of the …

A Historical Study Of The Early Missouri Synod Missionary Work In Kansas, Williard E. Mueller

Bachelor of Divinity

It is the purpose of this thesis to present the chief facts of the history of the Missouri Synod's mission work in the state of Kansas in the context of its time.

The Historic Difference Of The Missouri, Ohio, Iowa, And Buffalo Synod, And The Union Attempts Of The Nineteen Twenties, Vernold Aurich

Bachelor of Divinity

This thesis discusses the union attempts which took place during the Nineteen-twenties. It was during this decade that the four synods tried to unite with one another, for the first time.

The Development Of Lutheranism In The Pacific Northwest With Specific Reference To The Northwest District, Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod, Theodore C. Moeller

Bachelor of Divinity

The Development of Lutheranism in the Pacific Northwest with Specific Reference to the Northwest District, Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod

A History Of Missouri Synod Work Among The Japanese, Arthur H. Strege

Bachelor of Divinity

This thesis gives a brief history of work done by members of the Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod among people of Japanese ancestry living in various places throughout the world. A complete title of the material covered in this thesis should probably read: "A History of Work Done by Pastors, Missionaries, Chaplains, Teachers, and Laymen of the Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod among People of Japanese Ancestry in the United States till 1952, and among Japanese People in China till 1950 and in Japan till September, 1948." Since the Rev. William J. Danker, first resident missionary of the Missouri Synod in Japan, arrived in …

The Transition From German To English In The Missouri Synod From 1910-1947, Paul T. Dietz

Bachelor of Divinity

One of the features that marks the Missouri Synod is the fact that for a long period of time it has been able to retain the German language. For years it has held to the German language as a defense against liberalism and rationalism.

The Critical Evaluation Of The Influence Of William Sihler In The Development Of The Missouri Synod, Lewis William Spitz

Bachelor of Divinity

A critical evaluation of the influence of a man Like Dr. Sihler upon an active church body presents special d1fficulties. Of the three is essential processes in the art of producing history: the gathering of data, the criticism of data, and the presentation of facts in a readable form, the second in the present instance is particularly difficult for one standing within a certain tradition.

A Survey Study Of The Lutheran Schools Of The Missouri Synod In Minnesota, 1857-1947, Walter L. Rosin

Bachelor of Divinity

The objectives of this survey are the following:, To state briefly the principles underlying the parochial school; to sketch the development of the Christian Day School in the state of Minnesota to the present; to show the results of the school; and to indicate the current trends within the Day School system in Minnesota.

Background And Beginnings Of Organized Youth Work In The Missouri Synod, Henry E. Simon

Bachelor of Divinity

So that the reader may more easily and more fully understand various details described in the following pages it seems· advisable to offer a few words in explanation, showing the development of this thesis. It will be noted that the first two chapters deal with ·the background •from which our youth societies began to emerge. We have endeavored to picture this background from the various writings and expressions gleaned from different early periodicals and books. Thus the LUTHERANER, DISTRICT SYNODICAL REPORTS, LEHRE UND WEHRE, and other writings up to the turn of the century were thoroughly scanned for any notices …