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Pietism's World Mission Enterprise

Wendland, Ernst H. (0000)

Pietism: Past and Present

Brenner, John M. (1989)

In this essay, Prof. John M. Brenner examines the origins, characteristics, and enduring influence of Pietism within Lutheranism. Beginning with Philipp Jakob Spener’s 1675 publication of Pia Desideria, Brenner traces ...

A Pioneer Congregation Moves Out of the Frontier: A Story of Early Trinity, Nicollet

Bode, Marcus R. (1978)

Marcus Bode’s historical essay traces the development of Trinity Lutheran Church in Nicollet, Minnesota, from its frontier origins to its establishment as a mature congregation. The narrative highlights how God’s Word moved ...

Pitfalls of the Modern Evangelistic Movements

Raddatz, Darvin H. (1974)

The Place of Reason in Lutheran Theology

Becker, Siegbert W. (0000)

In this lecture, Siegbert W. Becker explores the nuanced role of reason in Lutheran theology, contrasting it with modern theological trends that either idolize or reject rational thought. While Lutheranism warns against ...

The Place of the Fine Arts in Lutheran Worship

Bolle, Carl F. (1966)

Carl F. Bolle passionately defends the role of fine arts in Lutheran worship, arguing that beauty, creativity, and artistic expression are gifts from God meant to enhance spiritual life. Drawing on Scripture, church history, ...

The Place of the Liberal Arts at Northwestern College

Toppe, Carleton A. (1985)

The Place of Women in the Life and Work of the Church

Gawrisch, Wilbert R. (1966)

Adam spoke highly of woman the first time he saw her, “Bone of my bone and flesh of my flesh.” The writer of Proverbs 31 sings the praises of the godly wife and mother. In fact, “Her price is above rubies.” God has indeed ...

A Plan with a Heart: The History of the WELS Pension Plan

Gauger, Timothy S. (1989)

Player or Played: How Does the Counseling Pastor Help Someone Suffering from Video Game Addication?

Ticks, David (Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2022-02-18)

Video games have exploded in popularity in the past decade or so. With the rise of video game prominence on the global scale comes an emergent concern of video game related disorders like addiction. Addiction can be a ...

The Plight of the Volga Germans: An Examination of Their Ethnic History and the WELS Endeavor to Strengthen Them in the Face of Persecution

Bader, Randy D. (1985)

Randy Bader’s essay explores the ethnic and religious history of the Volga Germans, a group of German immigrants who settled in Russia during the reign of Catherine the Great. Initially drawn by promises of land, religious ...