Symposia Series 2027


Early Bird Pricing

Register by November 30 for $30 off the registration fee (excludes banquet tickets).

Tuesday, January 19

8:45 a.m.Sihler Auditorium

Welcome
Dr. Jon S. Bruss
President; Professor of Systematic Theology, Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne (CTSFW)

8:50 a.m.Sihler Auditorium

"Christ's Transformation of the Lowly Body: Resurrection Talk in Philippians"
Dr. John G. Nordling
Professor of Exegetical Theology, CTSFW

10:00 a.m.Kramer Chapel

Chapel

11:00 a.m.Sihler Auditorium

"Christian Burial as Testimony to the Resurrection"
Dr. Peter J. Scaer
Professor of Exegetical Theology, CTSFW

12:00 p.m.Katherine Luther Dining Hall

Lunch

1:15 p.m.Sihler Auditorium

"Learning to Preach from the Apostles: The Resurrection of Jesus in the Speeches of Acts"
Dr. Kendall A. Davis
Assistant Professor of New Testament Studies, Concordia University, St. Paul, Minnesota

2:30 p.m.Sihler Auditorium

"Resurrection: God's Final Triumph as Seen in 1 Corinthians 15"
Dr. James P. Ware
Scholar of New Testament and Ancient Christianity; Professor Emeritus of Religion, University of Evansville, Evansville, Indiana

3:30 p.m.

Break

3:45 p.m.Sihler Auditorium

"Resurrection in the Gospel of John: A Revelation of Inaugurated and Last Day Eschatology"
Dr. Charles A. Gieschen
Provost; Professor of Exegetical Theology; Editor of CTQ, CTSFW

5:00 p.m.Kramer Chapel

Symposia Vespers and Organ Recital

6:30 p.m.Gemütlichkeit in Honor of Our Alumni

Sponsored by Lutheran Church Extension Fund

7:00 p.m.Wambsganss Gymnasium

King's Men Alumni Game
Sponsored by Concordia Publishing House

Wednesday, January 20

7:45 a.m.

Short Exegetical Paper Sectionals

9:00 a.m.Sihler Auditorium

"The Resurrection in Paul's Baptismal Teaching"
Dr. M. Samuli Siikavirta
Assistant Professor of Exegetical Theology, CTSFW

10:00 a.m.Kramer Chapel

Divine Service

11:15 a.m.Sihler Auditorium

Panel Discussion
Dr. Jeffrey H. Pulse, Moderator
The Dean O. Wenthe Professor of Old Testament Theology; Director of Continuing Education, CTSFW

12:15 p.m.Katherine Luther Dining Hall

Lunch

Wednesday, January 20

1:15 p.m.Sihler Auditorium

Welcome
Dr. Jon S. Bruss
President; Professor of Systematic Theology, Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne (CTSFW)

1:20 p.m.Sihler Auditorium

"The Formula of Concord as an Interpretation of the Augsburg Confession"
Dr. Christian J. Einertson
Pastor, Trinity Lutheran Church, Farmington, Minnesota

2:30 p.m.Sihler Auditorium

"Lutheran and Reformed Versions of the Communicatio"
Dr. Michael S. Horton
The J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics, Westminster Seminary California, Escondido, California

3:30 p.m.

Break

3:45 p.m.Sihler Auditorium

"Reading Scripture with the Formula"
Dr. Jon S. Bruss
President; Professor of Systematic Theology, CTSFW

5:00 p.m.Kramer Chapel

Epiphany Choral Vespers with the Kantorei

Thursday, January 21

8:30 a.m.Sihler Auditorium

"The Power, Orientation, and Scope of Free Will"
Dr. Angus L. Menuge
Chair of the Philosophy Department, Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, Wisconsin

10:00 a.m.Kramer Chapel

Chapel

11:15 a.m.Sihler Auditorium

"'I Have Chosen You': Lutheran Pastoral Sensitivity on Display in the Doctrine of Election"
Dr. Robert A. Kolb
Professor Emeritus of Systematic Theology, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri

12:15 p.m.Katherine Luther Dining Hall

Lunch

1:15 p.m.Sihler Auditorium

"It Depends on the Context: Adiaphora Between 'Good Order and Decorum,' Christian Freedom, and the Need to Confess"
Dr. Roland F. Ziegler
The Robert D. Preus of Systematic Theology and Confessional Lutheran Studies; Chairman of Systematic Theology, CTSFW

2:30 p.m.Sihler Auditorium

"An Anglican Appraisal of the Formula of Concord: Family Resemblance and Open Questions"
Dr. John D. Koch
Rector, Holy Trinity Parish, Hillsdale, Michigan

3:30 p.m.

Break

3:45 p.m.Sihler Auditorium

"Carnal Security and Christian Certainty"
Dr. Jacob A. Corzine
Vice President of Publishing, Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis, Missouri

5:00 p.m.Kramer Chapel

Symposia Evening Prayer with the Schola Cantorum

5:45 p.m.Wayne and Barbara Kroemer Library

Banquet Reception (ticket required)

6:30 p.m.Katherine Luther Dining Hall

Symposium Banquet (ticket required)

Friday, January 22

8:45 a.m.Sihler Auditorium

"Formula and Predigtamt: How Does FC Help Us to Confess the Doctrine of the Office of Holy Ministry?"
Dr. Naomichi Masaki
The Reverend Victor H. and Lydia Dissen Professor of the Lutheran Confessions; Director of PhD in Theological Studies Program; Director of STM Program; Director of Concordia Pastoral and Diaconal Training Program; Director of Lutheran Leadership Development Program, CTSFW

10:00 a.m.Kramer Chapel

Chapel

11:00 a.m.Sihler Auditorium

Panel Discussion


Dr. Jon S. Bruss President and Professor of Systematic Theology, CTSFW

Dr. Jacob A. Corzine Vice President of Publishing, Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis, Missouri

Dr. Kendall A. Davis Assistant Professor of New Testament Studies, Concordia University, St. Paul, Minnesota

Dr. Christian J. Einertson Pastor, Trinity Lutheran Church, Farmington, Minnesota

Dr. Charles A. Gieschen Provost; Professor of Exegetical Theology; Editor of CTQ, CTSFW

Dr. Michael S. Horton The J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics, Westminster Seminary California, Escondido, California

Dr. John D. Koch Rector, Holy Trinity Parish, Hillsdale, Michigan

Dr. Robert A. Kolb Professor Emeritus of Systematic Theology, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri

Dr. Naomichi Masaki The Reverend Victor H. and Lydia Dissen Professor of the Lutheran Confessions; Director of PhD in Theological Studies Program; Director of STM Program; Director of Concordia Pastoral and Diaconal Training Program; Director of Lutheran Leadership Development Program, CTSFW

Dr. Angus L. Menuge Chair of the Philosophy Department, Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, Wisconsin

Dr. John G. Nordling Professor of Exegetical Theology, CTSFW

Dr. Jeffrey H. Pulse The Dean O. Wenthe Professor of Old Testament Theology; Director of Continuing Education, CTSFW

Dr. Peter J. Scaer Professor of Exegetical Theology, CTSFW

Dr. M. Samuli Siikavirta Assistant Professor of Exegetical Theology, CTSFW

Dr. James P. Ware Scholar of New Testament and Ancient Christianity; Professor Emeritus of Religion, University of Evansville, Evansville, Indiana

Dr. Roland F. Ziegler The Robert D. Preus Professor of Systematic Theology and Confessional Lutheran Studies, CTSFW

Location Information

  • Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne
  • 6600 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne, IN, 46825 US
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Symposia Live

Symposia Live

Interested in watching Symposia 2027 via livestream? Purchase your livestream ticket for $25. This ticket will allow you to watch Symposia 2027 presentations live or at a later time. You may stream on up to two devices concurrently.


Symposia Vespers and Organ Recital

Symposia Vespers and Organ Recital

Join us Tuesday, January 19, at 5:00 p.m. for Vespers followed by a 30-minute organ recital as we worship with those attending our Symposia Series.


Symposia Hymn Festival with the Schola Cantorum

Symposia Epiphany Choral Vespers with the Kantorei

The Seminary Kantorei, under the direction of Kantor Kevin Hildebrand, will lead music for Epiphany Vespers on Wednesday, January 20, at 5:00 p.m. Join those attending our Symposia Series for this special music event.


Symposia Epiphany Evening Prayer with the Kantorei

Symposia Evening Prayer with the Schola Cantorum

Join those attending our annual Symposia Series on Thursday, January 21, at 5:00 p.m. for Evening Prayer with music led by the CTSFW Schola Cantorum.


Lenten Preaching Workshop

Lenten Preaching Workshop

Our annual Lenten Preaching Workshop will be held Monday, January 18, just before our Symposia Series. The workshop, led by Dr. Kevin Golden of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, will explore Yahweh’s prophetic word through Hosea. Drawing from the 2027 CPH Lenten series Reconciled to the Father, participants will engage Hosea, learn from his potent prophetic proclamation, and discuss how Yahweh’s word through him can frame their Lenten preaching.


Katherine Luther Dining Hall

Katherine Luther Dining Hall

Lunch is included in the registration fee for the Symposia Series, but you may want to purchase additional meals using our campus dining services in Katherine Luther Dining Hall. You can pay with cash or credit card. Prices are as follows:

  • Breakfast: $7/person
  • Friday Lunch: $9/person
  • Dinner: $10/person

LeeAnna Rondot

LeeAnna Rondot

Community Services Director
Admin. Assistant—Continuing Education
Phone: (260) 452-2204
Email: [email protected]

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Register by November 30 for $30 off your registration fee (excludes banquet tickets).

  • Registration fee includes coffee/snack breaks and lunch on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Tickets for the Thursday banquet are NOT INCLUDED in the registration fee. If you would like to attend the banquet, please add a banquet ticket to your order.

  • Please note that tickets are required for the reception and banquet.

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