January 15 - 18, 2008

Concordia Theological Seminary (CTS) in Fort Wayne, Indiana is once again hosting its annual Symposia, 15-18 January 2008. 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 23rd annual symposium on Exegetical Theology is "Atonement for Sin in the Scriptures: Challenging the Modern Dismissal of this Biblical Theme"

The theme for the 31st annual symposium on The Lutheran Confessions is "Atonement: Biblical, Confessional, Ecumenical Perspectives."

Scheduled speakers include:

• Dr. Charles P. Arand
  Professor and Chairman of the Department of Systematic Theology - Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO
  Topic: "Atonement and the Two Kinds of Righteousness"
• Dr. Simon J. Gathercole
  Lecturer in New Testament Studies, University of Cambridge
  Exegetical Topic: "'Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures': Paul's Gospel and its Old Testament Background"
  Lutheran Confessions Topic: "The Biblical Doctrine of the Atonement and Contemporary Debate"
• Dr. Jeffrey A. Gibbs
  Professor of Exegetical Theology - Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO
  Exegetical Topic: "Son-Substitute, Servant, and Sacrifice: Atonement in the Gospel of Matthew"
• Rev. James Massa, Ph.D.
  Executive Director - Secretariat for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
  Topic: "Eucharist and Eschatology in the Thought of Pope Benedict XVI"
• Dr. John A. Maxfield
  Associate Pastor - Trinity Lutheran Church, St. Francis, MN
  Proposed topic: "Luther, Zwingli, and Calvin on the Significance of Christ's Death"
• Dr. Michael Root
  Professor of Systematic Theology and Dean - Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, Columbia, SC
  Topic: "The Work of Christ and the Deconstruction of Twentieth Century Lutheranism"

Please make note we will not be distributing paper copies of our speakers' lectures/papers. In place of distributing paper copies, all available essays will be placed online on the day it is given.

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.

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In late 2006, they traveled to South Africa to work with the Themba Girls School Choir. Most recently, Erin performed with Garrison Keillor on A Prairie Home Companion at the Fabulous Fox. In 2007 the group returned to Africa where they recorded with the Themba Boys Choir.

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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.