Concordia Theology

06/01/2026

Join us for a conversation about the text for June 14, 2026! The readings for the Third Sunday after Pentecost are Exodus 19:2–8, Psalm 100, Romans 5:6–15, and Matthew 9:35–10:8 (9–20).

Join us for a conversation about the text for June 14, 2026! The readings for the Third Sunday after Pentecost are Exodus 19:2–8, Psalm 100, Romans 5:6–15, and Matthew 9:35–10:8 (9–20).

05/30/2026

What do writings from the fourth century have to do with Christians today? Why do we frequently speak one out loud together in church services? “The Nicene Creed provides a summary of what we believe as Christians,” said Dr. Joel Elowsky, Professor of Historical Theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, “but I wouldn't want to leave your listeners with the impression that it's just that.” Join us to learn the history of the Nicene Creed and its relevance for today!

What do writings from the fourth century have to do with Christians today? Why do we frequently speak one out loud together in church services? “The Nicene Creed provides a summary of what we believe as Christians,” said Dr. Joel Elowsky, Professor of Historical Theology at Concordia Seminary, S...

05/25/2026

Join us for a conversation about the text for June 7, 2026! The readings for the Second Sunday after Pentecost are Hosea 5:15–6:6, Psalm 119:65–72, Romans 4:13–25, and Matthew 9:9–13.

Join us for a conversation about the Second Sunday after Pentecost. The text for June 7th are Hosea 5:15–6:6, Psalm 119:65–72, Romans 4:13–25, and Matthew 9:9–13.

05/15/2026

“The Lutheran church in Ethiopia is just under three times larger than all the Lutheran church bodies in America combined. How can we embrace this diversity and move towards a multicultural and multiethnic kind of church?” said Dr. Samuel Deressa, Associate Professor of Theology and the Global South at Concordia University, St. Paul. Join Deressa and Dr. Leo Sánchez, Professor of Systematic Theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, in a conversation about Lutheranism in the Global South.

“The Lutheran church in Ethiopia is just under three times larger than all the Lutheran church bodies in America combined. How can we embrace this diversity and move towards a multicultural and multiethnic kind of church?” said Dr. Samuel Deressa, Associate Professor of Theology and the Global S...

05/11/2026

Multiethnic Ministry: I am not “used to” this!

I recently learned an interesting fact. I was reading an article about the history of hymnody in our church. According to the article, there were no actual melodies in our very first hymnbook, only lyrics. It was only in subsequent hymnals that melodies were provided as well....

I recently learned an interesting fact. I was reading an article about the history of hymnody in our church. According to the article, there were no actual melodies in our very first hymnbook, only lyrics. It was only in subsequent hymnals that melodies were provided as well.

05/04/2026

Join us for a conversation about the Seventh Sunday of Easter using the text for Ascension Day; Acts 17:16–31, Psalm 66:8–20, 1 Peter 3:13–22, and John 14:15–21.

Join us for a conversation about the Seventh Sunday of Easter using the text for Ascension Day; Acts 17:16–31, Psalm 66:8–20, 1 Peter 3:13–22, and John 14:15–21.

05/01/2026

What role should artificial intelligence play in sermon crafting and lesson planning? Dr. Ryan Tinetti, professor of practical theology and Dr. David Maxwell, professor of systematic theology, discuss their differing perspectives. “This question is one worth losing some sleep over,” says Tinetti. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation between opposing views.

What role should artificial intelligence play in sermon crafting and lesson planning? Dr. Ryan Tinetti, professor of practical theology and Dr. David Maxwell, professor of systematic theology, discuss their differing perspectives. “This question is one worth losing some sleep over,” says Tinetti...

04/28/2026

Singing The Faith

I had heard stories like this before, but I had never experienced it for myself until a few months ago. Our family—some twenty people in all—was gathered at the home of my parents, and we were doing something we had always done growing up: singing. This time it was Christmas carols, and we were all sharing the tattered songbooks (complete with the music printed) and thoroughly enjoying ourselves....

I had heard stories like this before, but I had never experienced it for myself until a few months ago.  Our family—some twenty people in all—was gathered at the home of my parents, and we were doing something we had always done growing up:  singing.  This time it was Christmas carols, and we...

04/28/2026

Concordia Journal Spring 2026

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Browse the interactive version above or download this issue as a pdf. The full catalog of back issues of the Concordia Journal (1975-present), along with the indexed volumes of its predecessor Concordia Theological Monthly (1949-1974), are available online at AtlaSerials® (Atlas®). Atlas is a...

04/27/2026

Join us for a conversation about the text for May 10th! The readings for the Sixth Sunday of Easter are Acts 17:16–31, Psalm 66:8–20, 1 Peter 3:13–22, and John 14:15–21.

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