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Opus Dei And Christian Formation: Compatible With A Lutheran Understanding?, Timothy Winterstein
Opus Dei And Christian Formation: Compatible With A Lutheran Understanding?, Timothy Winterstein
Master of Sacred Theology Seminar Papers
This paper is an examination of the formational practices of Opus Dei and whether Lutherans and Lutheran congregations might profit from a more sustained consideration of what it means to be formed as Christians.
"What Is A Christian To Do: A Study Of Christian Service From Pertinent Writings Of Dr. Martin Luther In Light Of Recent Developments In The Church", Daniel Quinn
Master of Sacred Theology Seminar Papers
This paper will, from the Lutheran perspective, address the imbalance that occurs when the priesthood of all believers is exalted at the expense of the clergy, specifically when what God has given the laity to do is made to be the same as what God has given the clergy to do, i.e., the tasks of the office of the Ministry. Applying pertinent writings of Luther, this paper will attempt to exalt both the laity and the clergy by emphasizing the distinctiveness of what each has been given by God to do.
August Vilmar's Theology Of Fact Versus The Theology Of Rhetoric, Martin Conkling
August Vilmar's Theology Of Fact Versus The Theology Of Rhetoric, Martin Conkling
Master of Sacred Theology Seminar Papers
The work and theology of August Vilmar has largely been neglected in this country even though he was a prominenet theologian who lent substantial weight in a momentous effort to resurrect and restore the Lutheran confessions- to Germany in the first half of the nineteenth century. This translation is an attempt to recognize the vast contributions which Vilmar made to this effort and to identify those writings which would serve the church well today. Vilmar left no school of thought or method behind him as other great figures in the German universities often did. There are many reasons for this …
A Study Of The Influence Of C. F. W. Walther On The Norwegian Synod, Michael Dorner
A Study Of The Influence Of C. F. W. Walther On The Norwegian Synod, Michael Dorner
Master of Sacred Theology Seminar Papers
This paper will look at some of the interpretations of Walther's influence and also the strength of confessional Lutheranism among Norwegian-Americans during four periods: the time until 1860, the period during the slavery issue, the period during the election controversy and the period after Walther's death.1
Christology And The Cleansing Of The Temple: Integrating Biblical And Dogmatic Theology, Gerhard Bode
Christology And The Cleansing Of The Temple: Integrating Biblical And Dogmatic Theology, Gerhard Bode
Master of Sacred Theology Seminar Papers
Although extremism4 is to be avoided, both Christology "from above" and "from below" can make a valuable contribution to the overall study of the doctrine of Christ. A biblical, historical approach to the study of Christ is vital. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the integration of dogmatic and biblical theology, specifically demonstrating how the findings of biblical theology can be implemented by dogmatic theology to enhance the understanding of the person and work of Christ.