Browsing by Subject "Catechetics"
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The Effects of Luther's Catechisms on the Church of the 16th Century
(1979)There was a great need for the German people to know the Bible and their Savior. Luther saw the need and had a fix. Not only did he translate the Bible into German and write his own worship order so that the people could ... -
God's Blessings upon His Church through Luther's Catechisms
(1979)Teaching the things written in God’s Word is a key aspect of what God wants his people to do. But when did the catechism really become prevalent in aiding the church in this critical process? The early church fathers had ... -
How Can our Teachers Retain their Christian Identity in a Secular World?
(0000)In this essay, Siegbert W. Becker addresses the challenge Christian educators face in maintaining their spiritual identity amid growing secularism in society and the church. He critiques the influence of secular ... -
The Impact of Psalm 71 on Dr. Martin Luther’s Tower Experience
(0000)Pastor Ruppel presents his examination of Luther’s ongoing (as opposed to sudden) “Tower experience.” In light of Luther’s developing thought, demonstrated by his notes on his sequential study of the Psalms, Ruppel ... -
Luther's Small Catechism and the Heidelberg Catechism- The Continuing Struggle: The Catechism's Role as a Confessional Document
(0000)Ulrich Asendorf’s essay, Luther’s Small Catechism and the Heidelberg Catechism—The Continuing Struggle, explores the theological and confessional distinctions between Lutheran and Calvinist traditions. He contrasts Luther’s ... -
Martin Luther and Catechetical Instruction at Wittenberg
(1979)Mark F. Bartling’s paper explores Martin Luther’s restoration of catechetical instruction during the Reformation, emphasizing the historical context, theological significance, and practical application of Luther’s Small ... -
Methods and Content in Religious Instruction for Pastors and Methods for Presenting the Catechism
(1976)The technologies have improved. The resources have multiplied. Yet, there remains a challenge: teaching the next generation. Although this essay was written a while ago, the author details the task the seminary undertakes ...