January 20 - 23, 2009

Concordia Theological Seminary (CTS) in Fort Wayne, Indiana is once again hosting its annual Symposia, 20-23 January 2009. Held every year on the Fort Wayne campus, the four-day event is highlighted by presentations on Exegetical Theology and the Lutheran Confessions.

The theme for the 24th annual symposium on Exegetical Theology is "The Coherence of the Sacred Scriptures"

The theme for the 32nd annual symposium on The Lutheran Confessions is "A Last Look at Missouri’s Critical Time: The 1950s to 1970s"

Scheduled speakers include:

• Dr. Daniel L. Gard
  Professor of Exegetical Theology, Concordia Theological Seminary
  Topic: "The Church's Scriptures and FunctionalMarcionism"
• Dr. Arthur A. Just, Jr.
  Professor of Exegetical Theology and Director of Deaconess Studies, Concordia Theological Seminary
  Topic: "Lex orandi, lex credendi: Sacramental Unity in theMidst of Biblical Diversity"
• Dr. R. Reed Lessing
  Professor of Exegetical Theology, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri
  Topic: "The Big Bang and the Book of Amos"
• Dr.Walter Maier III
  Associate Professor of Exegetical Theology, Concordia Theological Seminary
  Topic: "And Lead Us Not into Temptation: The Old Testament Background for the Sixth Petition"
• Prof. Jeffrey H. Pulse
  Associate Professor of Exegetical Theology, Concordia Theological Seminary
  Topic: "The Old Testament Canon: A Rich Tapestry or a Collection of Threads?"
• Dr. Lawrence R. Rast, Jr.
  Academic Dean and Professor of Historical Theology, Concordia Theological Seminary
  Topic: "J. A. O. Preus: Theologian, Churchman, or Both"
• The Reverend Paul Robert Sauer
  Pastor, Our Savior Lutheran Church, The Bronx, New York; Associate Editor, Lutheran Forum
  Topic: "Out of Step or Before His Times: Berthold von Schenk"
• Dr. David P. Scaer
  Scaer Chair in Systematic and Biblical Theology; Chair, Department of Systematic Theology; Editor, Concordia Theological Quarterly; Concordia Theological Seminary
  Topic: "Making a Difference: The Theology of Robert D. Preus"
• Dr. David R. Schmitt
  Professor of Homiletics Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri
  Topic: "Goal, Malady, Means as Law-Gospel Ersatz in the Theology of Richard R. Caemmerer"
• Dr. Philip J. Secker
  Director, The Arthur Carl Piepkorn Center for Evangelical Catholicity
  Topic: ""A Pilgrimage not Taken: Arthur Carl Piepkorn"
• Dr. Christopher R. Seitz
  Research Professor of Biblical Interpretation, Wycliffe College, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario (Canada)
  Topic: "Has Diversity in the Scriptures Been Overemphasized? Listening to the Coherent Witness of the ‘Goodly Fellowship of Prophets’"
• Dr. Richard J. Shuta
  Professor of Theology, Concordia University, Ann Arbor, Michigan
  Topic: "Dr. Walter A. Maier as Evangelical Preacher"
• Dr. Dean O.Wenthe
  President and Professor of Exegetical Theology, Concordia Theological Seminary
  Topics: "The Beauty and Unity of Sacred Scripture as Servant of Christ" and
  "Student Memories:Martin Scharlemann as Biblical Scholar and Theologian"
• Dr. Robert L. Wilken
  University of Virginia
  Topic: "A Pilgrim from Wittenberg to Constantinople: Jaroslav Pelikan"

Please make note we will not be distributing paper copies of our speakers' lectures/papers. Papers will be made available with a video archive of the presentation in the near future.

A Lenten Preaching Seminar will be offered January 19, 2008 from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. The Presenter is Dr. John Nordling, Associate Professor of Exegetical Theology

"Have This Mind among Yourselves which is Yours in Christ Jesus"

This year’s seminar will unpack deeply the insight into Christ Jesus afforded by the carmen Christi (Hymn of Christ, Phil. 2:5-11), an early Christian hymn which Paul incorporated into his letter to the Philippians. Lent is not a striving for something we don’t have, but the appreciation of all Christ brings. Hence, the “Mind among Yourselves” that Paul writes of in Phil. 2:6 is the Christ-mindedness that comes to the congregation as it focuses upon the Person of Christ through the preaching of the pastor. The series parallels the humiliation and exultation of Christ in the great Hymn of Christ, and will prepare the congregation suitably for Holy Week and Easter. .

Registration fee for the seminar is $30.00.

Please be aware that there are a limited number of vendor spaces available on a first-come, first-served basis. The seminary will determine location and placing of displays. If you have any questions or to reserve a space, please contact Cheryl Horton at the CTS Bookstore, Concordia Theological Seminary, 6600 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne, IN 46825, phone: 260-452-3108.

Due to increased enrollment and attendance, the seminary is not able to offer housing on campus. To better serve you, click to view a list of hotels found in the Fort Wayne area. Be sure to ask about discounts as AAA, AARP, and Senior Citizens.

If driving, please park in the Red and Yellow Lot by Wambsganss Gymnasium.

This year's Symposia will be hosted in Sihler Auditorium.

Please note that the live audio feature will not be available this year. However, an archive of the video will be available from the seminary Web site in the next few months