Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary: Recent submissions
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Minnesota Synod Proceedings 1905
(Northwestern Publishing House, 1905) -
Minnesota Synod Proceedings 1904
(Northwestern Publishing House, 1904) -
Minnesota Synod Proceedings 1903
(Northwestern Publishing House, 1903) -
Minnesota Synod Proceedings 1902
(Northwestern Publishing House, 1902) -
Minnesota Synod Proceedings 1901
(Northwestern Publishing House, 1901) -
Minnesota Synod Proceedings 1900
(Northwestern Publishing House, 1900) -
Consciously Thinking of the Nonconsciousness: Intuitive Formation Theories in the Light of God's Word
(2025)There has been an explosion in the understanding of the mechanics of the human nonconscious mind. People are led primarily by nonconscious cognition—innate and formed patterns of thinking—that gives impressions, makes ... -
Bringing Jesus to Buddhists: The Basics of Buddhism for the Purpose of Evangelism
(2025)This thesis aims to educate and instruct the pastors, teachers, and laypeople of WELS congregations, the fundamental basics of Buddhism for the purpose of sharing the Gospel of Christ. It gives a summary of the core tenets ... -
Faithful Stewards: Maximizing Church Property for Income and Mission
(2025)It is a challenging time for Christian churches in the United States. Membership and attendance are in decline. Giving is decreasing while costs are increasing. This has led some churches to try new approaches to grow or ... -
What Do Coptic Christians Believe About Salvation?
(2025)This Thesis Paper covers the topic of the Coptic Church and its beliefs and teachings on salvation. This study aims to fill a gap in knowledge among Confessional Lutherans about the Coptic Oriental Orthodox Church of ... -
Brothers In Christ, Brothers Serving Christ: The Relationship Between Pastors and Principals
(2025)The relationship between a pastor and principal is vital for the life of the church and school. Work obligations and working relationships within Lutheran elementary schools have the potential to create added stress for ... -
The Benefits and Risks of Using AI For Sermon Prep
(2025)AI has been developed over the last couple of years to make life easier. AI tools are available to use and can help save someone much time. There are AI tools dedicated to help with education, research, and spell-check. ... -
An Open Door Policy Hospitality Ministry to Serve Immigrant Communities
(2025)This paper explores the topic of hospitality, specifically a hospitality ministry with a heart for the immigrant experience. This paper attempts to answer how the church can best serve these people and open doors for the ... -
"Speaking the Truth in Love": Philosophies for Addressing Same-Sex Attraction in WELS High Schools
(2025)Navigating discussions around same-sex attraction in educational settings requires a balance of doctrinal fidelity, pastoral care, and cultural awareness. This thesis explores the philosophies and approaches used within ... -
AI Associate: Examining Artificial Intelligence and Its Potential Impact on the Pastoral Ministry
(2025)Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming many fields, including public ministry, offering tools that can reshape the way pastoral work is carried out, while maintaining its theological essence. This thesis ... -
Lutheran Theosis? Key Similarities and Differences between the Mystical Union and Eastern Orthodox Theosis
(2025)In the Eastern Orthodox Church salvation is not a judicial decree. Rather salvation is a synergistic process known as theosis. Through this process of theosis, a believer is made to be more and more like God through the ... -
"Christ-Centered Learning for Christ-Centered Living": A History of Michigan Lutheran High School
(2025)This paper explores the rich history of Michigan Lutheran High School, highlighting the school's establishment, key developments, and significant events over the decades. Featuring interviews with former students, teachers, ... -
How Instruments Enhance the Singing of the Psalms
(2025)Instruments have played a significant role in the history of the church’s songs by helping people sing praises to our God. From ancient times, instrumentalists accompanied people to sing the Psalms — the Bible’s hymnbook. ... -
The Road to Manhood: A Christian Response to Toxic Masculinity
(2025)Roadmaps are essential for finding the way through difficult and treacherous terrain. Our world today is full of treacherous terrain surrounding the topic of toxic masculinity. It has coalesced into two main arguments. On ... -
Luther's Restoration of the Status of Women
(2025)Within the circles of the Wisconsin Synod, the status of women in the church is a subject of regular discussion. From generation to generation, the question of the roles that women play in the church continues to be ...