Course Descriptions
Life of Christ
13 lessons. Study of the historicity, person, life and meaning of Jesus
Christ for humanity. A harmony of the four Gospel accounts provides the basic
chronology. [The Life of Christ, W. Kessel]
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New Testament
12 lessons. Overview of the early history of the Christian Church as described
in the New Testament. Brief look at the Gospels, followed by examination of the
Acts of the Apostles, the letters written by Paul, Peter, John, and others, and
the book of Revelation. [The Living Church: The New Testament, W. Kessel]
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Old Testament
17 lessons. Introductory course ranging from creation to the end of the Old
Testament. Emphasizes the promises of God, faith in those promises, and their
ultimate fulfillment in the Messiah, Jesus Christ. [God and His People, K.
Wessel and B. Keller]
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Small Catechism
11 lessons. Examination of Luther's famous writing which summarizes and explains
the 10 Commandments, the Apostle's Creed, Lord's Prayer, Sacraments of Baptism and the
Lord's Supper, and the Keys and Confession. [Luther's Small Catechism, and Small
Catechism Study Questions, D. Kuske]
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Law and Gospel
9 lessons. Concentration on the purpose, meaning, and use of the two great
doctrines of Scripture, the Law and the Gospel. Emphasis given to identifying
and applying both Law and Gospel. [Law and Gospel, P. Prange]
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Church and Ministry
7 lessons. Study of what the church is and how it accomplishes its work through
the public and private ministry of its members. [Church and Ministry, K. Wessel,
and Church--Mission--Ministry, A. Schuetze]
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Life of Luther
6 lessons. Life, times, writings, and impact of the great Reformer, Martin
Luther. Emphasis given to how his teachings differed from those of the Roman
Catholics. [The Monk Who Conquered Rome, J. Moldenhauer, Luther (video), Study
Questions, G. Thompson]
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Christian Family
8 lessons. Examination of the biblical teachings concerning marriage,
obligations of husbands and wives, procreation, obligations of parents and
children, and divorce. Discussion of social problems threatening the Christian
family. [The Christian Family, L. Olson]
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Christian Leadership
6 lessons. The biblical teaching about leadership is studied using Paul's Letter
to Titus and 3 case studies of biblical leaders: Stephen, Peter and Paul.
[Christian Leadership, P. Prange]
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Biblical Worship
8 lessons. An active search of Scriptures clarifies and enlightens our
understanding of worship. Includes discussion of culture and fellowship. [An
Introduction to Biblical Worship, G. Thompson]
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Doctrine
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Topical presentation of Bible teachings including: Scripture, God, the Person
and Work of Christ, Conversion, Faith, Justification, Good Works, Prayer,
Election, Means of Grace, and Last Things. See "More information" for further explanation
of the course and recommended study material.
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Teaching 1-2
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The first part includes what to teach (curriculum) and how to teach Bible class.
The second part covers congregational teaching in Sunday School and Bible class.
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Evangelism 1-3
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The first section teaches the theology of evangelism and basic presentation of
Law and Gospel. In section two, the student will study conducting ethnographic
interviews and handling objections. The third section covers follow-up and
assimilation of prospects. See "More information" for further course description and
recommended study material.
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Other Churches and Religions
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Comparison of our church and others. Study may include examination of
appropriate traditional religions, non-Lutheran Christian churches,
non-Christian churches and cults. See "More information" for further
course description and recommended study material.
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