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Full-Text Articles in Arts and Humanities
Martin Luther On Praying The Psalms, Mary Jane Haemig
Martin Luther On Praying The Psalms, Mary Jane Haemig
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Signs And Christology In John 6:1-21 In Light Of Jewish And Greco-Roman Frames Of Reference: Prophet, King, And Revealer Of God, Craig R. Koester
Signs And Christology In John 6:1-21 In Light Of Jewish And Greco-Roman Frames Of Reference: Prophet, King, And Revealer Of God, Craig R. Koester
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Luther Seminary, Church Music, And Hymnody, Paul Westermeyer
Luther Seminary, Church Music, And Hymnody, Paul Westermeyer
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No abstract provided.
Discarded Art And Furnishings, Part 2: Respectful Disposal, Paul Daniels
Discarded Art And Furnishings, Part 2: Respectful Disposal, Paul Daniels
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This article discusses options for respectfully disposing of sanctuary art and furnishings, including re-homing, working with local historical societies, and auctioning pieces.
Discarded Art And Furnishings, Part 1: Repurposing, Paul Daniels
Discarded Art And Furnishings, Part 1: Repurposing, Paul Daniels
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This article presents suggestions for repurposing discarded sanctuary art and furnishings.
Creating Effective Congregational Heritage Displays – Part 1: Planning The Project, Paul Daniels
Creating Effective Congregational Heritage Displays – Part 1: Planning The Project, Paul Daniels
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This article discusses purpose and scale of congregational heritage displays.
The Healing At The Pool Of Bethesda (John 5:1-18): A Study In Light Of The Archaeological Evidence From Bethesda, Jewish And Greco-Roman Practice, And The Johannine Narrative, Craig R. Koester
Faculty Publications
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Oral History Interviews In The Congregation – Part 3: The Interview Questions, Paul Daniels
Oral History Interviews In The Congregation – Part 3: The Interview Questions, Paul Daniels
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This article presents a sampling of interview questions for a congregational oral history project.
Oral History Interviews In The Congregation – Part 4: Final Interview Details And Conclusion, Paul Daniels
Oral History Interviews In The Congregation – Part 4: Final Interview Details And Conclusion, Paul Daniels
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This article discusses the technical aspects of completing a successful oral history interview, including technology considerations, transcription, and deed of gift forms.
Oral History Interviews In The Congregation – Part 2: Planning The Project And Next Steps, Paul Daniels
Oral History Interviews In The Congregation – Part 2: Planning The Project And Next Steps, Paul Daniels
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This article focuses on choosing interviewers and interview subjects for a congregational oral history project.
Oral History Interviews In The Congregation – Part 1: Introduction, Paul Daniels
Oral History Interviews In The Congregation – Part 1: Introduction, Paul Daniels
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This article present scope considerations for a congregational oral history project.
Remember My Chains: New Testament Perspectives On Incarceration, Matthew L. Skinner
Remember My Chains: New Testament Perspectives On Incarceration, Matthew L. Skinner
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Understanding the physical realities and social attitudes concerning incarceration in the ancient world provides a fuller context to the New Testament’s unadorned and ambiguous references to people’s experience of being held in custody. The context is crucial for interpreting biblical passages that commend caring for prisoners, that reaffirm God’s strength and nullify the ignominy associated with incarceration, and that declare God’s power over the means and motives of imperial coercion. Such passages also compel the contemporary church to advocate on behalf of prisoners and to denounce the systems that regularly victimize them.
Seeking Surrogacy: The Ethics Of Assisting Life’S Creation, Elisa Berndt
Seeking Surrogacy: The Ethics Of Assisting Life’S Creation, Elisa Berndt
Brindle Award in Medical Ethics Papers
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Pursuing Racial Justice In The Us: What Religious Educators Need To Learn From The Blacklivesmatter Movement, Mary E. Hess
Pursuing Racial Justice In The Us: What Religious Educators Need To Learn From The Blacklivesmatter Movement, Mary E. Hess
Faculty Publications
This is a prepress version of a chapter that will appear in a book, focused on religious education and human rights.
Emerging Trends In Confirmation And Equivalent Practices, Terri L. Elton, Katherine Douglass, Richard Osmer
Emerging Trends In Confirmation And Equivalent Practices, Terri L. Elton, Katherine Douglass, Richard Osmer
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This article highlights the findings of The Confirmation Project research, a mixed methods project that studied confirmation and equivalent practices in five denominations in the United States. (The denominations were United Methodist, Presbyterian USA, African Methodist Episcopal, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and the Episcopal Church.) What that discovered was confirmation can provide an opportunity for young people to encounter the gospel anew. It is an important ministry when it strengthens young people’s understanding of faith, deepens their experience with Christian community, and equips them to discern their calling to join in God’s mission in the world. As congregations …
Encountering The Gospel Anew: Confirmation As Ecclesial, Personal, And Missional Practices, Terri L. Elton
Encountering The Gospel Anew: Confirmation As Ecclesial, Personal, And Missional Practices, Terri L. Elton
Faculty Publications
Given the challenges facing congregations and young people today, some church leaders are wondering if confirmation continues to have a role in discipling young people. Based on the findings from The Confirmation Project, this article asserts that confirmation is, in fact, uniquely positioned to be a vibrant ministry for young people to encounter the gospel anew when congregations integrate ecclesial, personal, and missional practices. Such an approach strengthens confirmands’ understanding of faith, deepens their experience with Christian community, and equips them to discern their call to join in God’s mission in the world.
Confirmation Basics, Terri L. Elton, Lisa Kimball, Gordon Mikoski
Confirmation Basics, Terri L. Elton, Lisa Kimball, Gordon Mikoski
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This article moves the findings of The Confirmation Project research from theory into practice. Three members of the research team highlight three themes (purpose, design, and leadership) and walk congregational leaders through a process of discovering how these ideas can help them find a way forward that is meaningful to their congregation.
Looking High And Low For Salvation In Luke, Matthew L. Skinner
Looking High And Low For Salvation In Luke, Matthew L. Skinner
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No abstract provided.
Jesus The Rabbi And Teacher In John's Gospel: The Gift Of Divine Instruction, Craig R. Koester
Jesus The Rabbi And Teacher In John's Gospel: The Gift Of Divine Instruction, Craig R. Koester
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No abstract provided.
Celebrating The Congregational Anniversary: Planning The Congregational History, Part 3, Paul Daniels
Celebrating The Congregational Anniversary: Planning The Congregational History, Part 3, Paul Daniels
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This article provides answers to some common questions that arise when planning a congregational history.
Celebrating The Congregational Anniversary: Planning The Congregational History, Part 2, Paul Daniels
Celebrating The Congregational Anniversary: Planning The Congregational History, Part 2, Paul Daniels
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This article discusses style and tone considerations of planning a congregational history.
Celebrating The Congregational Anniversary: Planning The Congregational History, Part 1, Paul Daniels
Celebrating The Congregational Anniversary: Planning The Congregational History, Part 1, Paul Daniels
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This article discusses deciding scope, audience, and format of composing a congregational history, as well as determining the capacity for completing such a project.
Stewardship 101: An Invitation To Financial Stewardship, Adam J. Copeland
Stewardship 101: An Invitation To Financial Stewardship, Adam J. Copeland
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Faith Formation In A Secular Age, Andrew Root
Faith Formation In A Secular Age, Andrew Root
Faculty Publications
Many theologians have focused on faith formation as a means of countering the trend toward disengagement from Christian belief among people today, especially among young adults. Using the insights of Charles Taylor, Andrew Root argues that many such programs are inadequate to the task, because they do not go to the heart of the matter.
The Wedding At Cana (John 2:1-11): Reading The Text In The Cultural Context Of Ephesus, Craig R. Koester
The Wedding At Cana (John 2:1-11): Reading The Text In The Cultural Context Of Ephesus, Craig R. Koester
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Babylon And New Jerusalem In The Book Of Revelation: Imagery And Ethical Discernment., Craig R. Koester
Babylon And New Jerusalem In The Book Of Revelation: Imagery And Ethical Discernment., Craig R. Koester
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
The Image Of The Beast From The Land (Rev 13, 11-18): A Study In Incongruity, Craig R. Koester
The Image Of The Beast From The Land (Rev 13, 11-18): A Study In Incongruity, Craig R. Koester
Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Luther Seminary: It Takes A Village, Adam J. Copeland, Jason Misselt
Luther Seminary: It Takes A Village, Adam J. Copeland, Jason Misselt
Faculty Publications
The authors describe how, framed within an initiative to equip faith leaders and congregations around matters of stewardship, Luther Seminary’s Economic Conditions Facing Future Ministers (ECFFM) program has emerged as part of the work of the seminary’s Center for Stewardship Leaders. The ECFFM initiative focused on conducting new research and strengthening current campus programs in order to decrease student debt through building financial literacy, stewardship training, and financial support.
Sing A New Song To The City: Ambient Rhetoric And Urban Hymns, Adam J. Copeland
Sing A New Song To The City: Ambient Rhetoric And Urban Hymns, Adam J. Copeland
Faculty Publications
Hymns are a key component of how Christians express their faith. But many of these hymns do represent the rhythms and sensibilities of an older and largely agrarian world. Using the concept of “ambient rhetoric,” Adam Copeland suggests that it is time for other hymns that represent the ethos of daily life in an increasingly urbanized world, hymns that will speak to the realities of urban culture.
The Neighbor, Mark A. Granquist