Browsing Senior Theses by Title
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Theological and Pastoral Criteria for Worship Forms in the Lutheran Confessions
(2012)Due to “worship wars” in the Lutheran church, the issue of worship forms has been thoroughly examined from Scripture and from historical perspective. Until recently, however, the Lutheran Confessions have not been strongly ... -
The Theology of the Cross in Martin Luther and Fyodor Dostoyevsky: The Only Solution for the Twenty-first Century
(Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2021-02-19)Fyodor Dostoyevsky was a Russian author and Christian apologist living in the nineteenth century. Martin Luther was a German monk, Christian pastor, and theologian living in the sixteenth century. Both emphasized the ... -
There Are Heavy Crosses the Church Should Be Prepared to Bear When Holding to the Scriptural Teaching on Homosexuality in a Culture that Preaches Tolerance of Immorality
(2013)Homosexuality has gradually been coming more out in the open and more socially acceptable. What was once viewed as perverse and immoral is now defended as an acceptable alternative lifestyle. While many may now want to ... -
Through Different Eyes: A Restrospective Examination of the Breakdown of the Synodical Conference
(2018)The break in fellowship between the LCMS and the WELS was a messy affair. In many ways it resembles a divorce. Many churches, families and friendships were divided in the break up. As with a divorce, each child had their ... -
To Dance or Not To Dance: Exploring Considerations to Determine How Dance Can Belong in the Church as a Welcome Worship Practice
(Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2021-02-19)Dance can become a respectable and godly practice in churches when understood and approached with the right considerations. This thesis seeks to expand churches’ perspectives about dance in two major ways. First, to recognize ... -
Training a Congregation to Support Those Grieving a Loss Cause by Death
(2016)Death is a reality that every human has to experience even before his or her own death. One of the hardest events anyone could experience is the loss of a loved one through death. A pastor and the congregation will be ... -
Treasuring the Beauty of Jesus' Parables: Structure, Function, and The Fallacy of Adolf Julicher's One-Point of Camparison
(2018)This thesis aims to contribute to current exegetical practices. It will provide clarifying definitions and connect their associated terms to visual models. These models, in turn, will demonstrate the structure and function ... -
The Trend Toward Gender Inclusive Language and Its Effect on Word Choices in Christian Worship: A Lutheran Hymnal
(2013)Language is never static, but it is constantly changing. Phrases that had one meaning in a previous generation can mean something completely different in the next. “Man” used to be a word that could be understood in a broad ... -
Trends is Spanish Language Capability Among Immigrant Children: Effects on Evangelism
(Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2021-02-19)One challenge for multicultural congregational outreach is the language barrier. Spanish is a growing language in the United States and is also on the rise within WELS congregations. As the church works with Latinos, it ... -
True Man: Jesus as Model for Christian Masculinity
(2020)What does a real man look like? What does a real man do? These are questions that many modern men are struggling to answer. The world is ready to provide an endless array of proposed answers, but how the Bible talks ... -
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 ... -
An Understanding of Past and Present Outreach to the Chinese in North America for a More Effective Outreach in the Future: A Case Study of the Minneapolis / St. Paul Area
(2014)This paper is a study of past and present outreach efforts to the Chinese in North America for the purpose of developing strategies for more effective outreach in the future. The sole focus of this study is reaching the ... -
Understanding the Word to Preach to People's Intellect, Will, and Emotions
(2016)God has given us a precious gift. He has given us his Word. The Holy Spirit works through this Word to gives the Word its power to change a sinner’s heart. At the same time, this Word also comes to us in the form of any ... -
Unearthing the Flood: Evaluating Geological Flood Theory and Its Use in Christian Lives
(2015)Due to the work of creation science organizations such as the Answers in Genesis apologetics ministry, the possible geologic effects of the Genesis Flood have once again become a popular topic in both scientific and Christian ... -
The Unknown God Made Known: Reflections on Ministering to the Biblically Illiterate from Paul's Ministry in Athens
(2013)The purpose of this paper is to make pastors and their congregations aware of the problem of biblical illiteracy and what they can do in order to better reach out to such people. It will begin with a review of why evangelism ... -
Upon the Lips of Another Christian: Private Confession and Absolution as Described by Lutheran Pastors Today
(2020)Confessional Lutherans know from Luther’s Small Catechism that private confession and absolution is good and scriptural, but is it feasible to implement into twenty-first century gospel ministry? We know our great ... -
Use of Davidic Psalms Is an Effective Way to Counsel Military Personnel with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
(2015)Counseling is part of a pastor’s call. He is to rightly divide law and gospel to nurture and sustain God’s people in the one true faith. Not all counseling is the same. Sometimes trauma is involved and affects people in ... -
The Use of Facebook in Congregational Evangelism: A Practical Plan
(2014)Facebook is used every single day by hundreds of millions worldwide. As soon as they logon, people are viewing dozens of photos, videos, and status updates that their friends are passing around. Imagine if congregation ... -
The Use of Visual Presentation Technology in Sermons: How to Use This Technology Wisely
(2014)The purpose of this thesis paper is to explore the question of whether or not it is appropriate or wise to use visual presentation technology like PowerPoint, Keynote, Prezi, etc., in sermons. In order to do this, there ... -
Using Andragogy to Integrate Assimilation and Bible Information Course
(2017)In Bible Information Course (BIC), non-Christians interested in Christianity are met head on with the gospel. In the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS), most congregations implement a 10-20 lesson BIC. This ...