Lay Bible Institute
NOTE: Our apologies but this event has been canceled. We hope to offer this topic at our annual summer workshops or via an online offering. Our next Lay Bible Institute is set for Feb. 10, 2018. Check back later for more details.
Fall Lay Bible Institute
Thursday, Sept. 28, and Oct. 5, 19 and 26
Sieck Hall 202
7-9 p.m.
Registration: $30
Registration deadline: Sept. 22, 2017
The Arts in Worship: Past, Present, and Future
Presenters
Dr. James Marriott
Director of Musical Arts
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
Professor Sarah Bernhardt
Director of Intersect Arts Program
Holy Cross Lutheran Church, St. Louis
Throughout the centuries of Christian worship and discipleship, the arts have been a significant bridge between the Gospel and culture. In this four-week series, we will explore matters of theology, culture, inculturation, tradition and worship practice through the lens of three specific artistic forms: visual art, architecture and music. This series will be co-led by Dr. James Marriott, Director of Musical Arts for Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, and Professor Sarah Bernhardt, who teaches various art courses at the University of Missouri-St. Louis as the director of the Intersect Arts Program at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in St. Louis.
Additional Continuing Education Opportunities
Faith and Writing Workshop
Concordia Seminary’s “Faith and Writing” workshop explores various forms of creative writing — starting a blog, creating a sermon or devotion, “traditional” forms of creative writing (story, nonfiction, drama, poetry) — and everything in between.
Multiethnic Symposium
The Seminary’s annual Multiethnic Symposium brings together Lutherans and mission leaders of various ethnicities from across the country for workshops, discussions and worship.
Pre-Lenten Workshop
The Pre-Lenten Workshop includes sermon manuscripts, textual notes, orders of service for midweek services and also suggestions for the Sundays of Lent to help pastors in developing their own worship resources.
Summer Workshop Series
Hosted by congregations across the country May through August, and led by Seminary faculty, these workshops offer an opportunity to delve deeply into topics ranging from the teachings of Martin Luther to pastoral tools, such as preaching, responding to conflict and teaching confirmation.
Theological Symposium
Parish pastors, district and synodical officials, Seminary and Concordia University students and faculty and interested laypersons attend each year to delve into some of the most pressing issues of our time. One CEU is available for attending the Symposium.