By Mark Rockenbach The Association of Theological Schools (ATS) is an accrediting agency for 270 graduate schools of theology in the United States and Canada. According to its website, ATS member schools enroll around 74,500 students. Recently I had the opportunity to attend an ATS conference where it was reported that only 50 percent of […]
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis has scheduled a variety of on-campus visitation events for prospective students for the 2018-19 academic year. All events are aimed at providing a preview of the Seminary’s ministerial formation experience as students prepare for pastoral and diaconal ministry. There is something for everyone – including events for prospective students who are […]
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis will host a new musical concert series beginning in the 2018-19 academic year known as the Concordia Seminary Concert Series — the first of its kind for the Seminary. The inaugural concert will be the Opening Weekend Hymn Festival at the conclusion of the Seminary’s Orientation week. The concert will be […]
“Bringing Christ to the Neighbor,” a new video series and study guide to help people better share their faith is now available from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. The 10-part video series for use by congregations or small-group discussions was created by Professor Emeritus Dr. Robert Kolb. It guides viewers through a discussion of how to share […]
Graduates, spouses and widows of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis class years ending in “3” and “8” are cordially invited to the 2018 Alumni Reunion Sept. 20-21, 2018, on campus. Reunion highlights include: A special recognition of the jubilarian class of 1968 and all alumni in chapel A welcome and update from Seminary President Dr. Dale […]
Dr. Charles T. Knippel, professor emeritus of Practical Theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, entered rest in Christ Jesus July 24. He retired in 1992 after 11 years of distinguished service as professor of Practical Theology (1981-92). He came to the Seminary as a visiting instructor in 1971 and was named associate professor in 1981. […]
As a church worker, what would help you the most in ministry? A way to lead without being controlling? A helpful way to develop people and grow leaders? A positive way to handle accountability issues? A powerful way to empower people? If you said “yes” to any of these then the answer probably is coaching. […]
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis will begin its 180th academic year with a special worship service at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 24, in the Chapel of St. Timothy and St. Titus. Seminary President Dr. Dale A. Meyer will serve as preacher of the Opening Service and will introduce the theme for the year, “Here am I! […]
Six students in the Specific Ministry Pastor (SMP) Program at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis were recognized as having received their first calls in the Chapel of St. Timothy and St. Titus Friday, June 29. Eleven students who will complete the program this summer also were recognized. All 17 students were on campus Jun 25-29 for […]
