Browsing Senior Theses by Title
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Help My Unbelief: Where to Turn When the Human Experience Does Not Match the Divine Truth
(Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2021-02-19)At the heart of biblical and Lutheran doctrine, we see justification by faith. Through the work of his son, God has taken away the sins of the world (John 1:29 NIV). Through faith, the benefits of that work are received ... -
Helping New Members Transition from Bible Information Class to Personal Bible Study
(2012)For many adult confirmation students, in-depth study of the Bible ends when they complete the final pages of their Bible Information Class. During multiple weeks and months these new members are instructed in the truths ... -
Here Be Dragons: Fantasy, Escapism, and a Christian Response
(2024)Fantasy may be criticized for its lack of practicality or its denial of reality. However, beauty and creativity are parts of creation to be used and enjoyed by mankind before, and fantasy is a valid expression of that ... -
The History and Development of Worship in the Lutheran Church of Central Africa Compared to an Ethnodoxological Template
(2016)Prior to this paper, a documented history of worship in the Lutheran Church of Central Africa did not exist. It is a wonderful history richly detailed with God’s continued blessings. Its worship is continuing to develop ... -
History of Suicidology: Learning from the Past for a Better Future
(2019)Since 2008, suicide has ranked among the top 10 leading causes of death in the United States. In 2016, suicide was the second leading cause of death for individuals ages 10-34 and the fourth leading cause of death for ... -
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 ... -
Honor Y Verguenza: Understanding Honor and Shame in Latin America
(2018)The spectrum of guilt-shame-fear cultures has been studied by anthropologists for some time now. However, more recently Christian missiologists have begun to study the benefits and challenges each of these cultures ... -
How a Distinction Between God's Kingdoms of the Church and the State Shapes a Christian's Approach to Gay Marriage
(2014)The issue of gay marriage is hotly contested throughout the United States of America. The Supreme Court's decisions are moving in favor of it, as is public opinion. However, Christians understand that God instituted ... -
How Can I Keep from Singing? The Effect of COVID-19 on Congregational Participation in Worship
(Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2021-02-19)COVID-19 has had drastic, far-reaching consequences throughout society, and the Lutheran church is no exception. For three months, many Lutherans and other Christians in America were prohibited from worshiping in person ... -
"How Can They Believe in the One of Whom They Have Not Heard? And How Can They Hear without Someone Preaching to Them?" Evangelizing the Deaf Community by Overcoming the Obstacle of the Spoken Word
(2015)Deaf ministries can be found in almost every church body in the United States. However, less than 10% of deaf people attend church. Evangelism to the deaf community is often hindered because of the communication barrier ... -
How Should We Financially Support Our Lutheran Elementary Schools?
(2013)Due to the increase in cost of education as well as economy troubles, there seems to be a growing issue for funding Lutheran Elementary Schools. Finances are not a new problem with the church, but it is still a major point ... -
How the Gospel of Jesus Can Free Someone from the Fear that Comes with the Traditional Hmong Religion
(2013)The purpose of this thesis is to examine the traditional Hmong religion and the impact that it has on the Hmong people. By examining the Hmong religion, this thesis will show that the Hmong religion is currently holding ... -
How the Literary Features of the Book of Esther Support its Primary Purpose
(Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2022-02-18)The Book of Esther is controversial for a variety of reasons. Amid the countless debates about the book, it is easy to look past its literary beauty and powerful message. This study is an appreciation of the Book of Esther’s ... -
The Hymn of the Day: A Historical-Liturgical Evaluation and Contemporary Application
(2014)The Hymn of the Day as a part of Lutheran worship, developed at a time and within the context of an emphatic refocusing on the Word of God. Within that development it came to tie all the scriptural elements within that ... -
The Hymn of the Day: Its Development and Use
(2012)This thesis depicts the development of the Hymn of the Day as it was born out of Luther’s Graduallied and how the concept of the Hymn of the Day was born out of the Lutheran Reformation. The Graduallied was a hymn Luther ... -
"I Am Going To Proclaim To You”: Learning Strategies For "For You" Preaching From The Book of Acts
(Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2021-02-19)Christian preaching hinges on the specificity of both law and gospel. “This is for you.” This is not only a dogmatic conclusion, but an exegetical one. Both law and gospel, as they are proclaimed in Scripture, necessitate ... -
I Need to Forgive My Impenitent Neighbor
(2013)The purpose of this thesis is to address the topic of forgiveness. This paper will demonstrate how misconceptions concerning the nature of forgiveness can arise in the secular world today, and even in churches, where many ... -
Identifying Good and Bad Stumbling Blocks in Ministry
(Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2022-02-18)What does it mean to be a stumbling block in the church? There is both a good and bad way of being a stumbling block for the church. Being a stumbling block in the good sense will help people understand the truth about the ... -
The Impact of Regular Physical Exercise on the Pastor and His Ministry
(2015)The ministry can bring a great amount of stress into the life of a pastor. A pastor is often pulled from many directions. He is expected to do a great number of tasks, and what is more, to do them very well. On a weekly ... -
The Impassibly Passionate God: An Apology for an Emotional God; an Apologetic for Suffering and Evil
(2019)The Problem of Suffering and Evil causes believer and unbeliever alike to question whether God (if there even is a God) is all-loving. This theodicy prompts a twofold question pertaining to God’s ontology: can we properly ...