Our Faculty

Our distinguished faculty members are known and respected throughout the church for their biblical and confessional scholarship and experience in applying the truth of God’s Word to daily life. Faculty members average more than 11 years of service as pastors, missionaries or chaplains.

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Dr. David L. Adams

Adams, David

Associate Professor of Exegetical Theology, Exegetical Theology

314-505-7144

Dr. Charles P. Arand

Arand, Charles

Professor of Systematic Theology, Systematic Theology
Dean of Theological Research and Publication, Theological Research and Publication
Director of the Center for the Care of Creation, Center for Care of Creation
Eugene E. and Nell S. Fincke Graduate Professor of Theology, Systematic Theology

314-505-7125

Bahkou, Abjar

Associate Professor of Practical Theology, Practical Theology

314-505-7120

bahkoua@csl.edu

Dr. Joel D. Biermann

Biermann, Joel

Professor of Systematic Theology, Systematic Theology
Faculty Marshal, Systematic Theology
Waldemar A. and June Schuette Professor of Systematic Theology, Systematic Theology

314-505-7567

biermannj@csl.edu

Dr. Gerhard Bode

Bode, Gerhard

Associate Professor of Historical Theology, Historical Theology
Dean of Advanced Studies, Advanced Studies
Archivist, Office of the President

314-505-7391

Dr. Kent J. Burreson

Burreson, Kent

Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, Systematic Theology
Dean of the Chapel, Dean of Chapel
Louis A. Fincke and Anna B. Shine Professor of Systematic Theology, Systematic Theology

314-505-7569

burresonk@csl.edu

Dr. Timothy Dost

Dost, Timothy

Associate Professor of Historical Theology, Historical Theology
Faculty Secretary, Historical Theology

314-505-7142

Rev. Thomas Egger

Egger, Thomas

Associate Professor of Exegetical Theology, Exegetical Theology
Academic Adviser for First Year Students, Ministerial Formation

314-505-7368

Dr. Joel Elowsky

Elowsky, Joel

Professor of Historical Theology, Historical Theology
Director of the Center for the Study of Early Christian Texts, Historical Theology
Coordinator of International Seminary Exchange Programs, Ministerial Formation

314-505-7106

elowskyj@csl.edu

Dr. Jeffrey Gibbs

Gibbs, Jeffrey

Professor of Exegetical Theology, Exegetical Theology

314-505-7110

Haupt, Benjamin

Assistant Professor of Practical Theology, Practical Theology
Associate Provost, Office of the Provost

314-505-7037

Dr. Erik Herrmann

Herrmann, Erik

Associate Professor of Historical Theology, Historical Theology
Chairman of the Department of Historical Theology, Historical Theology
Director of the Center for Reformation Research, Center for Reformation Research
Director of Concordia Theology, Theological Research and Publication

314-505-7389

herrmanne@csl.edu

Rev. David Lewis

Lewis, David

Assistant Professor of Exegetical Theology, Exegetical Theology

314-505-7387

Marrs, Richard

Associate Professor of Practical Theology, Practical Theology
Director of the Master of Divinity and Residential Alternate Route Programs, Ministerial Formation

314-505-7287

Maxwell, David

Professor of Systematic Theology, Systematic Theology
Louis A. Fincke and Anna B. Shine Professor of Systematic Theology, Systematic Theology

314-505-7385

maxwelld@csl.edu

Meyer, Dale

President, Office of the President
Professor of Practical Theology, Practical Theology

314-505-7011

Dr. Peter Nafzger

Nafzger, Peter

Assistant Professor of Practical Theology, Practical Theology
Director, Student Life, Practical Theology

314-505-7111

nafzgerp@csl.edu

Dr. Glenn Nielsen

Nielsen, Glenn

Professor of Practical Theology, Practical Theology
Director of Placement, Placement
Director of Vicarage and Deaconess Internships, Ministerial Formation

314-505-7211

nielseng@csl.edu

Dr. Joel P. Okamoto

Okamoto, Joel

Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, Systematic Theology
Chairman of the Department of Systematic Theology, Systematic Theology
Waldemar and Mary Griesbach Professor of Systematic Theology, Systematic Theology

314-505-7152

okamotoj@csl.edu

Oschwald, Jeffrey

Associate Professor of Exegetical Theology, Exegetical Theology
Chairman of the Department of Exegetical Theology, Exegetical Theology

314-505-7146

oschwaldj@csl.edu

Dr. David J. Peter

Peter, David

Professor of Practical Theology, Practical Theology
Dean of Faculty, Dean of Faculty
Placement Counselor, Placement

314-505-7101

Robinson, Paul

Professor of Historical Theology, Historical Theology
Director of Library Services, Library Services

314-505-7133

robinsonp@csl.edu

Dr. Mark Rockenbach

Rockenbach, Mark

Associate Professor of Practical Theology, Practical Theology
Adviser of Personal Growth and Leadership Development, Ministerial Formation
Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program, Advanced Studies

314-505-7109

rockenbachm@csl.edu

Rutt, Douglas

Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Office of the Provost
Professor of Practical Theology, Practical Theology

314-505-7019

Dr. Timothy E. Saleska

Saleska, Timothy

Professor of Exegetical Theology, Exegetical Theology
Dean of Ministerial Formation, Ministerial Formation

314-505-7130

saleskat@csl.edu

Dr. Leopoldo A. Sánchez M.

Sanchez, Leopoldo

Professor of Systematic Theology, Systematic Theology
Director of the Center for Hispanic Studies, Ministerial Formation
Werner R.H. Krause and Elizabeth Ringger Krause Professor of Hispanic Ministries, Systematic Theology

314-505-7273

sanchezl@csl.edu

Schmitt, David

Professor of Practical Theology, Practical Theology
Chairman of the Department of Practical Theology, Practical Theology
Gregg H. Benidt Memorial Professor of Homiletics and Literature, Practical Theology

314-505-7000

schmittd@csl.edu

Dr. Bruce G. Schuchard

Schuchard, Bruce

Professor of Exegetical Theology, Exegetical Theology

314-505-7103

schuchardb@csl.edu

Dr. William W. Schumacher

Schumacher, William

Mission Professor of Historical Theology, Historical Theology
Director of the Institute for Mission Studies, Institute for Mission Studies
Buehner-Duesenberg Professor of Missions, Historical Theology

314-505-7112

schumacherw@csl.edu

Dr. Mark Seifrid

Seifrid, Mark

Professor of Exegetical Theology, Exegetical Theology

314-505-7119

seifridm@csl.edu

Dr. W. Mart Thompson

Thompson, William

Associate Professor of Practical Theology, Practical Theology
Director of Specific Ministry Pastor Program, Specific Ministry Pastor Program

314-505-7078

thompsonw@csl.edu

Dr. James W. Voelz

Voelz, James

Graduate Professor of Exegetical Theology, Exegetical Theology
Dr. Jack Dean Kingsbury Professor of New Testament Theology, Exegetical Theology

314-505-7138

We look forward to welcoming Dr. Daniel Preus as i

We look forward to welcoming Dr. Daniel Preus as interim president effective July 1. He will serve until the new president of Concordia Seminary is called and takes office. Photo courtesy LCMS communications

“How many people of color are your Facebook frie

“How many people of color are your Facebook friends? I have very few. That means that while we’re keeping up with what ‘our own kind of people’ are doing, we are not being sensitive and informed about our other neighbors, people of color. Is this a sin of omission? I think so.” Read more of today’s #MeyerMinute on Facebook @ConcordiaSem.

“Martin Luther wrote that we church people are s

“Martin Luther wrote that we church people are simul iustus et peccator, both saint and sinner at the same time. The Gospel is that Jesus, the Suffering Servant, invites us to repentance for our deepest feelings, pronounces forgiveness, and then enables us to live amended lives.” Read more of today’s #MeyerMinute on Facebook @concordiasem

President Dr. Dale A. Meyer is thankful to be hold

President Dr. Dale A. Meyer is thankful to be holding a $100,000 check from @TheLWML in support of the mission grant, "Making Jesus Known in the United States Ethnic Communities," benefitting the Seminary's ethnic students. Thank you, LWML!

Registration closes MONDAY for Dr. Abjar Bahkou’

Registration closes MONDAY for Dr. Abjar Bahkou’s online workshop, “Muslims and the Gospel, from Challenges to Opportunities: Getting to Know Our Muslim Friends.” Set for June 22–24, this workshop will encourage you to befriend Muslims as people God loves and equip you to share the Gospel with them. See the tentative workshop schedule and register at csl.edu/workshop-series.

#MeyerMinute for May 29: Dear Father, thank You f

#MeyerMinute for May 29:

Dear Father, thank You for being so close to us in our problems.

I confess my weak faith; so often we wonder, where are You in our problems? The violence erupting from the death of George Floyd, the deep pain it reveals in so many people, anguishes us for our common life together. You have said, “Let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream” (Amos 5:24). We don’t see Your will being done. And this in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic covering America with the pall of death. We grieve the loved ones lost, and layoffs terrify us about our future. When will You “swallow up death forever” and “wipe away tears from all faces” (Isaiah 25:8)? And other troubles in my life. … Oh indeed, I live in this moment as if You are not near, as if You’re not leading me.

Father in heaven, Sunday we’ll be assured again of Your close presence. As You are omnipresent, Your Holy Spirit is omnipresent. “For the spirit of the Lord fills the world, is all embracing, and knows whatever is said” (Apocryphal Wisdom of Solomon, 1:7, NABRE). Close by my side, You hear our words and sighs of pain, of grief, of fear, uttered in weakness of faith. That old Adam doubter still lingers in my being. “The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him” (1 Corinthians 2:14), but Your Spirit has given me new birth, has rolled over me with the justifying waters of Jesus. “But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God” (1 Corinthians 6:11). Your Spirit hears my sighs, my words, and speaks to me of Jesus.

So my dear Father, this child of Yours looks out, sees the news, sees our troubles, sees our torn society. My eyes see what they see, but Pentecost assures me that You are close, in my life, in my being and in Your church with the hope and help of Jesus. We live trusting the eternal life and justice that You promise us in Him. Oh, we need Pentecost! Amen, it shall be so!

Dr. Dale A. Meyer
President
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

“The Gospel of Jesus is not a virtual experience

“The Gospel of Jesus is not a virtual experience. It’s flesh-and-blood Good News for us creatures, shared within our church family and inviting all lonely people to His love.” Read more of today’s #MeyerMinute on Facebook @concordiasem.

By letter today to the Concordia Seminary, St. Lou

By letter today to the Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Board of Regents, President of Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind. (CTSFW) Dr. Lawrence R. Rast Jr. declined the call to serve as Concordia Seminary’s 11th president and will continue to serve as president at CTSFW. Read more on our website. Link in bio.

Military chaplains from @thelcms are sent even to

Military chaplains from
@thelcms are sent even to Antarctica! Concordia Seminary alum Rev. James Buckman ('96) served there for two months last year. Check out an interview with him at engage.lcms.org.

"'The goal of faith is the salvation of your souls

"'The goal of faith is the salvation of your souls' (1 Peter 1:9). Amidst spiritual indifference, Jesus shows us where we get a faith that will not shrink." Read more of today's #MeyerMinute from @DaleMeyerda on Facebook @concordiasem