Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary: Recent submissions
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Flames Bring Ruin to Church near Ixonia
(2002)James G. Buske’s historical essay recounts the 1926 fire that destroyed St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Ixonia, Wisconsin, and the congregation’s swift and faithful response. Drawing from interviews with lifelong members, ... -
A History of the Lutheran Bible Institute Lilongwe, Malawi, Africa 1981-2003
(2003)Walter W. Westphal’s essay, The Role of the Bible Institute in Training Evangelists and an Examination of Alternatives (1982), evaluates the function of Lutheran Bible Institutes (LBIs) in Central Africa, particularly in ... -
The Use and Non-use of Life Support Systems and/or Treatment Termination-When? Ever? Under What Circumstances?
(1982)Rev. Robert D. Bushaw’s 1982 pastoral essay explores the ethical and theological complexities surrounding life support systems and treatment termination. Drawing from Scripture, medical ethics, and personal pastoral ... -
Burnout: A Pastor's Perspective
(1984)A pastor’s life is not always joy and happiness. Along with the responsibility of serving God’s people comes struggles and heartache. If these pressures continue to build up, the stress could have devastating effects. ... -
The WELS Historical Institute: A "New and Improved" Historical Resource
(1985)Martin O. Westerhaus’s essay, The WELS Historical Institute: A “New and Improved” Historical Resource (1985), chronicles the development of archival and historical preservation efforts within the Wisconsin Evangelical ... -
A History of the Vicar Program at St. Peter Lutheran Church and Trinity Lutheran Church
(2004)Clint Burow’s essay documents the extensive history of the vicar program at St. Peter Lutheran Church and Trinity Lutheran Church in Savanna and Mt. Carroll, Illinois. Since 1962, these congregations have hosted 37 vicars, ... -
Buddhism
(1989)Joseph P. Burkhardt’s 1989 essay offers a comprehensive overview of Buddhism, examining its historical origins, theological teachings, and cultural appeal, especially in the West. The paper begins by exploring the myths ... -
The Confessional Lutheran Emigrations from Prussia and Saxony Around 1839
(1989)Martin O. Westerhaus’s comprehensive study, The Confessional Lutheran Emigrations from Prussia and Saxony Around 1839 (1989), examines the historical, theological, and social forces behind two major 19th-century Lutheran ... -
Tracing the Steps of the Circuit Pastor
(2006)Paul Burk’s historical essay traces the development of the office of circuit pastor in the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS), from its origins in the 19th century to its modern form. Initially introduced in 1868 ... -
Faithful Christian Witness in the Space Age Society in our Social and Civic Relationships
(1968)Milton Burk’s 1968 convention essay addresses the challenges of Christian witness amid the moral and social upheaval of the “space age” society. He contrasts the lawlessness and defiance of divine authority in modern times ... -
The American Lutheran Church Today
(1982)Martin O. Westerhaus’s essay, The American Lutheran Church Today (1982), analyzes doctrinal trends within the American Lutheran Church (ALC) in the decades preceding its merger into the ELCA. Westerhaus begins by noting ... -
Our Bicentennial Prayer and Goal: A Nation under God
(1976)Martin Westerhaus presents an overview of God’s view and use of government by following the three points of 1) God establishes a nation and its rulers, 2) God assigns proper functions to its rulers, 3) God appoints important ... -
A Nearly Forgotten Founder of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod: The Life and Work of Pastor and Teacher Johann Friedrich Buenger
(2005)Daniel Burgess’s essay presents a detailed biography of Johann Friedrich Buenger, a pivotal yet often overlooked founder of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod. Born in 1810 in Saxony, Buenger was shaped by a lineage of ... -
The History of the WELS Mass Media Ministry
(1984)Norman Burger’s essay chronicles the development of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod’s (WELS) Mass Media Ministry from its early radio efforts in the 1960s to its formal establishment in 1979. Initially focused on ... -
Lutheran Missionaries Today?
(1989)In this 1989 Reformation lecture, Eugene W. Bunkowske explores the challenges Lutheran missionaries face in communicating the Gospel across cultures. He contrasts traditional West African and North American worldviews, ... -
Material for a History of the WELS Campus Ministry
(1979)Martin O. Westerhaus’s essay, Material for a History of the WELS Campus Ministry (1979), provides a detailed survey of the development of Lutheran campus ministry, with emphasis on the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod ... -
Luther the Missionary?
(1989)In this 1989 Reformation lecture, Eugene Bunkowske challenges the claim that Martin Luther was not a missionary, arguing instead that Luther was foundational to modern missiology. Bunkowske traces Luther’s spiritual ... -
Literary Landmarks of Pietism
(0000)Martin O. Westerhaus’s essay, Literary Landmarks of Pietism (1985), surveys key works of German Lutheran Pietism that have endured as theological classics. Westerhaus identifies three major writings still in print and ... -
Confessional Lutheranism: The Mother of Vernacular Bible Translation
(1989)Eugene W. Bunkowske’s 1989 Reformation lecture argues that Confessional Lutheranism, rooted in Scripture alone and justification by grace through faith, is the driving force behind vernacular Bible translation. He contrasts ... -
Faithful Christian Witness in the Space Age Society in our Job or Business
(1968)Walter R. Bunge’s essay, delivered at the 1968 Southeastern Wisconsin District Convention, explores the challenges and responsibilities of lay Christians as witnesses in the workplace. Drawing parallels to Elijah’s isolation, ...