Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary: Recent submissions
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A History of Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
(1982)James Bolda’s historical account traces the founding and development of Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, from its inception in 1959 through early 1982. Established in response to suburban ... -
The Charismatic Movement
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The Thiensville Theses: A Failed Attempt at Agreement in Church and Ministry
(2004)David M. Boettcher examines the historical context and theological tensions surrounding the 1932 Thiensville Theses, a failed attempt at doctrinal agreement between the Wisconsin and Missouri Synods on church and ministry. ... -
The Relationship of the Individual Christian Toward His Government
(1976)Leroy Boerneke explores the evolving responsibilities of Christians toward government, emphasizing the shift from passive obedience under monarchies to active engagement in democratic societies. Drawing from Scripture, ... -
The Seminary Then...and Now
(1993)Written in 2003 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary’s Mequon-Thiensville campus, this historical study by Seth Haakenson and Luke Boehringer compares the seminary’s facilities, academics, and ... -
Speaking the Truth Lovingly and Effectively To the Straying and New Sheep
(0000)In this comprehensive paper, Pastor John F. Boehringer addresses the challenges of assimilating new members and reactivating straying members within WELS congregations. Drawing on synodical studies and broader church ... -
Science: Philosophy and Objectives Based on Scripture
(1978)Presented at the 1978 School Visitors' Workshop, Prof. Paul R. Boehlke explores the philosophical foundations and instructional objectives of science education from a Christian perspective. He critiques the modern scientific ... -
Profile of a Study of Positions and Attitudes within Our Synod Concerning the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965
(1967)This 1967 study by Paul R. Boehlke investigates the positions and attitudes of pastors and principals within the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) regarding Titles I, II, and III of the Elementary and Secondary ... -
A History of the Wisconsin Synod Mission to Brazil: A Tribute to God's Patient Grace
(1991)John C. Boeder’s essay traces the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod’s (WELS) mission development in Brazil, emphasizing God's patient grace in opening doors for Gospel outreach. Beginning with a 1975 appeal from the ... -
The Racial Transition of Emmaus Lutheran Church of Chicago, Illinois
(1991)This paper by Theodore G. Bodjanac chronicles the racial transition of Emmaus Lutheran Church in Chicago from its founding in 1888 as a German-speaking Missouri Synod congregation to its present identity as an all-Black ... -
The Apache Mission
(1999)In The Apache Mission, Pastor Theodore G. Bodjanac reflects on the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod’s century-long ministry among the White Mountain and San Carlos Apache tribes in Arizona. The essay blends historical ...