Theological Symposium
34th Annual Theological Symposium
Sept. 17-18, 2024
Technology and the Church: Promise and Peril
Major technological advances are not for gamblers. They often fail to live up to their promises, but they never fail to deliver unintended consequences. There is, however, one sure thing: They will keep on coming. In the 21st century, AI, virtual reality, social media and medical breakthroughs are just some of the technological developments that offer both promise and peril.
The 34th Annual Theological Symposium will explore the opportunities and the challenges that contemporary technologies pose for the lives of individual Christians and for the entire church in life, witness and service. How can the latest technology be used in service to the church’s mission? What dangers do technological advances pose and how can the church mitigate risk? Attend our symposium and find out.
Registration cost: $175 – Does not include meals (available for purchase on the registration form).
Walk-in registration: $200 – Does not include meals (available for purchase on the registration form).
Registration deadline: Sept. 4, 2024
Seminary students and faculty attend for free but must register by Sept. 4, 2024.
For more information, contact Continuing Education at [email protected].
Symposium highlights
Plenaries presented by:
- Dr. David Maxwell, the Louis A. Fincke and Anna B. Shine Professor of Systematic Theology, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis; Dr. Joshua Hollmann, Professor of Systematic Theology, Concordia University, St. Paul, Minn.
- Dr. C. Ben Mitchell, Associate Professor of Bioethics and Contemporary Culture at Trinity International University/Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, Ill.
- Dr. Bernard Bull, President of Concordia University, Nebraska, Seward
Ninth Annual Dr. Jack Dean Kingsbury Lecture in New Testament Theology
The 1974 CSL Faculty’s Theory and Practice of Biblical Interpretation: What Went Wrong?
Presented by Dr. James W. Voelz, the Dr. Jack Dean Kingsbury Professor of New Testament Theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
St. Louis Cardinals baseball game
Sept. 16 – sponsored by the LCMS Foundation (limited seating available)
Schedule
Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024
TIME | EVENT | DESCRIPTION |
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7:45-8:30 a.m. | Registration open | Sieck Hall Foyer |
7:45-8:30 a.m. | Refreshments | Sieck Hall 201/202 |
7:45 a.m.-4 p.m. | Coffee and Sponsor Fair | Coffee available all day Sieck Hall 201/202 |
8:30-9 a.m. | Chapel | Service of the Word Chapel of St. Timothy and St. Titus |
9-9:30 a.m. | Registration Reopens | Sieck Hall Foyer |
9:45-10 a.m. | Welcome | Dr. Thomas J. Egger, President of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Kevin Golden, Dean of Theological Research and Publication, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Werner Auditorium |
10-10:15 a.m. | Introduction | Why Theology Can’t Escape Technology and Shouldn’t Try Dr. Joel Okamoto, the Waldemar and Mary Griesbach Professor of Systematic Theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Werner Auditorium |
10:15-11:15 a.m. | Plenary | Artificial Intelligence and the Soul Dr. David Maxwell, the Louis A. Fincke and Anna B. Shine Professor of Systematic Theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Dr. Joshua Hollmann, Professor of Systematic Theology, Concordia University, St. Paul, Minn. Werner Auditorium |
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Lunch | Wartburg and Koburg Halls |
1-2 p.m. | Plenary | Resisting a Posthuman Future Dr. C. Ben Mitchell, Associate Professor of Bioethics and Contemporary Culture at Trinity International University/Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, Ill. Werner Auditorium |
2:15-3 p.m. | Sectionals 1 | (see below) |
3:15-4 p.m. | Sectionals 2 | (see below) |
4:30-6:30 p.m. | Dinner | East Courtyard |
7-8:30 p.m. | Lecture | Ninth Annual Dr. Jack Dean Kingsbury Lecture in New Testament Theology – “The 1974 CSL Faculty’s Theory and Practice of Biblical Interpretation: What Went Wrong?” Dr. James W. Voelz, the Dr. Jack Dean Kingsbury Professor of New Testament Theology, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Werner Auditorium |
Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024
TIME | EVENT | DESCRIPTION |
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8-8:30 a.m. | Coffee and Refreshments | Sieck Hall 201/202 |
8 a.m.-4 p.m. | Sponsor Fair | Sieck Hall 201/202 |
8:30-9:30 a.m. | Chapel | Divine Service with Holy Communion Chapel of St. Timothy and St. Titus |
10-11 a.m. | Plenary | Ten Tales of Technology and the Church Dr. Bernard Bull, President, Concordia University, Nebraska, Seward Werner Auditorium |
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Lunch | Wartburg and Koburg Halls |
1-1:45 p.m. | Sectionals 3 | (see below) |
2-2:45 p.m. | Sectionals 4 | (see below) |
3-3:15 p.m. | Closing | Wrap Up and Itinerarium Dr. Kevin Golden, Dean of Theological Research and Publications, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Erika Petsch, Director of Continuing Education, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis Werner Auditorium |
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.
Lay Bible Institute
Calling lay people, students involved in homiletical education, pastors and others interested in the proclamation of the Gospel in today’s world: the Lay Bible Institute is for you!
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.
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.