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Islamic Hermeneutics in Action
(2016)
In our Lutheran circles, Islam remains largely a misunderstood religion. That hermeneutics and exegesis are practiced consciously among Muslims with the sacred text of the Qur’an (also spelled Koran) does not seem logical, ...
Fatherly Concern: A Study of the Ante-Nicene Church Fathers with Emphasis on Christology, the Trinity, and the Authority of Scripture
(2016)
There is a common thread found in writings of the earliest Christian theologians. In the years leading up the Council of Nicaea in 325 a substantial amount of Christian literature was produced. This paper will look at ...
Effectively Using the Multiple Roles of the Missionary
(2016)
This thesis investigates the proper use of the various roles of the missionary. These roles are the missionary as pastor and the missionary as mentor. Used appropriately, the missionary can proceed with his goal of ...
Evaluative Continuing Education
(2016)
Continuing Education (CE) is an effective means by which pastors can grow spiritually,
professionally, and personally. Survey results find that 100% of Wisconsin Evangelical
Lutheran Synod (WELS) pastors have participated ...
Overcoming Obstacles to Member Visitation in the 21st Century
(2016)
“The home-going pastor makes a church-going people.” This advice has been given to pastors for more than 150 years, but is it true, relevant, or even practical for a 21st century pastor to conduct regular personal visits ...
Hearing the Helpers: An Examination of How WELS Women Understand the Teaching of the Roles of Men and Women in an Age of Feminism
(2016)
The feminist movement’s influence reaches across today’s culture and into the church. There is a stark contrast between modern society and the Bible’s teaching of the roles of men and women. This can be tremendously difficult ...
The History of the Catholic Church's Response to Evolution and the Early Interpretations of Genesis 1-3
(2016)
The theory of evolution has had a major impact on society. It is taught in our public schools and
it is widely accepted within the scientific community. This theory has even greatly impacted the
body of believers. Some ...
Near-Death Experiences
(2016)
Since the 1970s, near death literature has proliferated on library shelves and even the shelves of Lutherans. In recent years some of these books, such as 90 Minutes in Heaven and Heaven is for Real, have enjoyed widespread ...
Understanding and Ministering to Those Who Struggle with Same-Sex Attraction
(2016)
It is no secret that the Church faces an uphill battle as it seeks to handle the tough topic of
homosexuality. In addition to the inherent difficulty and complexity of the issue, Christians have
often failed in their ...