Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary: Recent submissions
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A Brief Introduction to Eastern Orthodoxy: Historical Overview and Theological Emphases
(0000)In Eastern Orthodoxy, Prof. John Brenner presents a comprehensive historical and theological overview of Eastern Orthodox Christianity. He traces its development from early Christian missions through the ecumenical councils, ... -
Veterans' Organizations Examined in the Light of Scripture
(0000)John F. Brenner’s essay, Veterans' Organizations Examined in the Light of Scripture, evaluates the compatibility of Christian faith—particularly Lutheran doctrine—with membership in American veterans' organizations. Brenner ... -
The Lutheran Practice of Christian Burial in the Light of Holy Scriptures
(0000)John F. Brenner’s essay, The Lutheran Practice of Christian Burial in the Light of Holy Scriptures, explores the theological and doctrinal foundations of Christian burial within the Lutheran tradition. Brenner emphasizes ... -
The Boy Scout Movement in America
(1946)Edwin A. Breiling’s 1946 essay, The Boy Scout Movement in America, presented to the Nebraska District of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS), offers a detailed critique of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) from ... -
Guidelines in Divorce Counseling with Special Emphasis on "What is Malicious Desertion?"
(1976)Edwin A. Breiling’s 1976 essay, Guidelines in Divorce Counseling with Special Emphasis on “What Is Malicious Desertion?”, offers a theological and pastoral framework for addressing divorce within the Wisconsin Evangelical ... -
The Voices That Have Impacted Bethany Congregation from 1908 into the Third Millennium
(2001)Jamie S. Brei’s 2001 essay, The Voices That Have Impacted Bethany Congregation from 1908 into the Third Millennium, chronicles the rich history of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hustisford, Wisconsin. Building on ... -
“You Will See My Back”: A Lutheran Approach to History
(2011)Professor Braun currently serves as a Professor of Theology at Wisconsin Lutheran College. He describes this work as follows: “In summer 2007, my colleagues in the History Department of Wisconsin Lutheran College—Drs. Glen ... -
Worship in the WELS: Changeless Principles
(1990)Mark Braun’s 1990 essay, Worship in the WELS – Changeless Principles, presented at the Southeast Wisconsin District Convention, outlines five enduring principles of Christian worship within the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran ... -
Those were Trying Years!: Recollections of the "Split"
(1999)Mark Braun’s essay, “Those Were Trying Years!” – Recollections of the ‘Split’, presented in 1999, explores the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod’s (WELS) break in fellowship with the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS) ... -
Theodore Graebner: Bellwether of Changes in the Missouri Synod
(2009)Mark E. Braun’s essay, Theodore Graebner: Bellwether of Changes in the Missouri Synod, traces the theological and cultural transformation of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS) through the career of Professor Theodore ... -
Review of The Apocrypha: The Lutheran Edition
(2013)Professor Braun walks through and comments on the content in the recently published translation of the Apocryphal books. He also provides a brief introduction and overview for the books included in the edition. Although ... -
Religion and Religions in America
(2007)This essay by Mark Braun is presented in two parts. In the first part, he provides data, without comment, on religious trends in America. The second part offers analysis of those trends, and examines various religious ... -
How to Encourage Bible Study in the Parish
(1989)Mark E. Braun’s 1989 essay, How to Encourage Bible Study in the Parish, addresses the challenges of adult Christian education in the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. Braun critiques the low participation rates in adult ... -
Everything That Was Written in the Past Was Written to Teach Us
(1994)Mark Braun’s 1994 essay, Everything That Was Written in the Past Was Written to Teach Us, explores the challenges and opportunities of preaching from the Old Testament in contemporary Lutheran congregations. Braun critiques ... -
Encouraging Bible Classes in Our Congregations
(1984)Mark Braun’s 1984 essay, Encouraging Bible Classes in Our Congregations, addresses the low participation in adult Bible study within the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. Braun presents a three-part framework: assessment, ... -
Exegesis and Sermon Study of Psalm 46
(1982)John A. Braun’s 1982 exegesis and sermon study of Psalm 46 explores the psalm’s enduring message of divine refuge and strength amid turmoil. Braun connects the psalm to Martin Luther’s hymn “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God,” ... -
Church Fellowship--Our Term, God's Teaching
(1977)John Braun’s 1977 essay, Church Fellowship—Our Term, God’s Teaching, offers a comprehensive theological and practical overview of church fellowship within the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). Braun emphasizes ... -
Christian Freedom: The Struggle to Remain Free
(2001)John A. Braun’s essay, presented at the 2001 WLS Symposium on Christian Freedom, explores the theological and practical dimensions of Christian liberty. Rooted in justification by faith, true freedom is found only in Christ ... -
Catechisms of the WELS
(1994)Brett Brauer’s 1994 essay traces the historical development of catechisms used in the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). Beginning with early reliance on external texts like those by Ludwig, Walther, and Caspari, ... -
Trends in WELS Church Names Over the Past 50 Years
(1999)Bart Brauer’s 1999 essay explores naming trends among Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) churches over the past 50 years. Drawing from correspondence, statistics, and case studies, Brauer identifies a shift from ...