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The Historical Background Of The Office Of The Word And Its Component Parts, Norman Schramm

Bachelor of Divinity

It is the purpose of this paper to trace the historical development of a portion of this Common Service; in the first part showing the General development of the liturgical worship; then the historical development of the Office of the Word and its component parts.

Psychology In The Service Of The Ministry- Its Value, Foundation, And Application, David A. Preisinger

Bachelor of Divinity

In this thesis the writer will attempt to show briefly the value of a study of psychology for the pastor, together with the Christian foundation for such a study, and to point out how such study can be applied to the pastor himself in. his work.

Research Studies In Religious Education, Louis F. Rush

Bachelor of Divinity

The Lutheran Education Association assumed the task of compiling a bibliography of research studies in religious education to fill the need for such a catalogue. The bibliography, consisting of classified abstracts with index, was compiled especially with the needs of educators of The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod in mind. It should be suggestive for future research studies in religious education and should serve to prevent duplication of effort as well as to suggest areas of study not previously covered or covered inadequately.

An Appraisal Of The Methodist Catechism For Juniors As An Instrument Of Christian Education, Freda May Dayhoff

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

A Study Of The Religious Attitudes Of A First-Year Class At Concordia Seminary, Edward W. Wessling

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

The purpose of the thesis is to determine--through a study of the religious attitudes of a first-year class at Concordia Seminary-- the concept of Christian faith most generally held by the members of that class.

The Problem Of Religious Education In The Home, Mary Myrtle Anderson

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

A Study Of Home Visitation As A Duty Of The Church School Teacher, Ina Rita Jackson

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Brief Studies, F. E. Mayer, Victor C. Frank, W. F. Beck

Concordia Theological Monthly

The Function of the Law in Christian Preaching

Ezra’s Bible School

Basic Books for the Exegete

Foreword, F. E. Mayer

Concordia Theological Monthly

1900-1950: the end of the first half of the twentieth century brings mankind to an important milestone in the history of the world. The pastor will take time out to review the events of the past five decades and to evaluate correctly the signs of the times. But more important still, mindful of the fleeting of time and the approaching end of all time, the pastor will employ this opportunity to review his work not in terms of years, decades, centuries, millennia, but sub specie aeternitatis.

The Problem Of Church Finance As It Relates To Christian Education, Randall Osborne Thompson

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

The Place Of Drama In The Christian Church, Barbara Murray

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

A Study Of Religious Education For The Junior Child In The Home, Frances R. Folsom

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

The Christian Pastor And Courtesy, Richard C. Caemmerer

Concordia Theological Monthly

Who has not heard this comment: "People are not as courteous as they used to be. . . . Young people do not show thoughtfulness for their elders and employers the way they used to do. Folks don't seem to have the manners of the past." In part these reactions are only a symptom of the march of time; the Golden Age always lies in the past. In part, however, the observations are true. Courtesies are folkways, habits of action, and attitude. American civilization causes folkways to break down; for it is materialistic and puts the emphasis upon acquisition of …

The Eucharistic Prayer- Its Use And Development, Henry C. Dequin

Bachelor of Divinity

The Eucharistic Prayer was originally the chief and only prayer in the liturgy; it was “the heart of the liturgy.” It derives its name from the fact that Christ “gave thanks" when He instituted the Lord's Supper. Thus it is a prayer of thanksgiving at the celebration of the Blessed Sacrament which states the meaning of the Eucharistic action, "Do this." "Since this prayer was originally ‘the' prayer, the only prayer in the whole rite. It was there that the whole meaning of the rite had to be stated, if it was to be put into words at all in …

An Outline Of Symbolism In The Bible, Paul E. Schuessler

Bachelor of Divinity

This thesis proposes an outline for study in Biblical symbolism by 1) submitting a definition of the subject, its Biblical warrants, and revealing its opportunities for employment; and 2) submitting a workable outline for further analytical study.

Ministering To Those In Stress, Edward J. Mahnke

Bachelor of Divinity

In this paper we are limiting the area to those whose inner tensions and conflicts resulting from original and actual sins which are disturbing their relationship to God, either consciously or unconsciously, whether they seek out or are sought by the pastor.

Visual Education In The Smaller Methodist Churches Of Michigan, Helen Wylie

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

The Extension Department In The Local Church School, Charlotte L. Macy

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Music In The Primary And Junior Departments Of The Church School, Maxine Marie Finley

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

The Development Of A Laboratory School For The Training Of Christian Teachers, Florence Hall Haines

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

The Use Of The Book Of Proverbs In Teaching Juniors, Miriam Ruth Richey

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Essays On Sermonizing, John H. Fritz

Concordia Theological Monthly

When Jesus had called unto Him His twelve Apostles, He said, "As ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand," Matt.10:7. After having completed His work of the sinners' redemption and before He ascended to heaven, Jesus repeated His commission, saying, "Go ye into all the world, and preach the Gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved," Mark 16:15-16; "Ye shall receive power after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you; and ye shall be witnesses unto Me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto …

Why Emphasize A Bible Study Program Now?, Arthur C. Repp

Concordia Theological Monthly

There is little point in belaboring the question whether the Church needs to further the study of the Bible. It has needed such study in every age, and the present is no exception. Whether the Church of today should emphasize such a study in a Synod-wide effort, giving it precedence over other important endeavors, is another question and may be open to debate. Right now when we are interested in opening missions in new outposts, when we are getting our congregations conscious of their own opportunities with an “Each One Reach One" emphasis, when the present problems of finances and …

The Universal Priesthood And The Pastor, Richard R. Craemerer

Concordia Theological Monthly

The Universal Priesthood. The centennial year of our Synod re-emphasized the doctrine of the royal priesthood. The Missouri Synod, and before it the Saxon settlement, regarded itself as a Church because of the universal priesthood. That principle was given a fresh statement in the Reformation, and is a particular heritage of the Lutheran Church. The growth of our Church and the routinizing of its ministry causes this principle to lose some of its vitality. One would expect the laity of the Church to be more energetic than the ministry in safeguarding this principle. Actually we need not expect this to …

Foreword, W. Arndt

Concordia Theological Monthly

This year, however, we shall take a different course; our approach to a study of some of the menacing evils will be indirect. The charge has been prominently made that liberalism has invaded the Missouri Synod. Whether the accusation is justified or not, we shall not now endeavor to determine; let each one settle the question with respect to himself before the forum of his conscience. Our intention is to look at liberalism itself, to clarify our views on that subject, and through such a discussion to furnish food for thought which will be of aid in our preparation for …

The Education Of Children In The Local Church About India, Christine Rogers

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Values In John Dewey's Philosophy Of Education For Evangelical Christian Education, Sarah Hall Goodwin

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

An Evaluation Of The Nineteeth Century English Hymn Tune For American Lutheran Worship, Elmer N. Witt

Bachelor of Divinity

Lutheran hymnals continue to increase in size and in choice of hymn tunes. A brief study of The Lutheran Hymnal (1941) of the Missouri Synod shows that the composers of the 380 tunes of the hymnal come in the main from three countries: 18 from America, 59 from England, and 58 from Germany. This trend is borne out in the other Lutheran hymnals published in America during the first 40 years of this century, to perhaps an even more marked degree. If so many of these tunes are coming into the Lutheran Services from extra-Lutheran sources, we also do well …

An Outline Of Intergration Strategies For The Christian Principles In The Lutheran Secondary School, Karl John Schweder

Bachelor of Divinity

It is the attempt then of this thesis to study a) the basic philosophy of American Experimentalism and the techniques for carrying this program into effect; b) the basic philosophy of Catholic education and the methodology used for carrying this approach into effect; c) the present and proposed methodologies of teachers in Lutheran secondary schools; d) and finally, the summary ina final outline, or all techniques suggested by this study which are in agreement with the Lutheran Christian philosophy or education and which propose a fuller integration of the Lutheran Christian principles.

An Historical Survey Of Liturgical Vestments For Clergy And Sanctuary With Final Reference To Good Lutheran Usage, Harry Krieger

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

In other cases unfortunately, the Liturgical trend has produced no improvement, but quite the opposite. Individuals and groups have been swept along by it, to be sure, but have adopted much that is questionable, if not thoroughly repugnant, because they were impressed with the novelty of the thing adopted, or because it was supposed to be an improvement. As a case in point we mention the imprimatur which a large Lutheran body in America recently placed upon the wearing of a colored stole over an academic robe or so-called Genenva gown, in violation both of liturgical principles and historic practice. …