The Resurrection of the Body
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WelcomeDr. Jon S. BrussPresident; Professor of Systematic Theology, Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne (CTSFW)
"Christ's Transformation of the Lowly Body: Resurrection Talk in Philippians"Dr. John G. NordlingProfessor of Exegetical Theology, CTSFW
Chapel
"Christian Burial as Testimony to the Resurrection"Dr. Peter J. ScaerProfessor of Exegetical Theology, CTSFW
Lunch
"Learning to Preach from the Apostles: The Resurrection of Jesus in the Speeches of Acts"Dr. Kendall A. DavisAssistant Professor of New Testament Studies, Concordia University, St. Paul, Minnesota
"Resurrection: God's Final Triumph as Seen in 1 Corinthians 15"Dr. James P. WareScholar of New Testament and Ancient Christianity; Professor Emeritus of Religion, University of Evansville, Evansville, Indiana
Break
"Resurrection in the Gospel of John: A Revelation of Inaugurated and Last Day Eschatology"Dr. Charles A. GieschenProvost; Professor of Exegetical Theology; Editor of CTQ, CTSFW
Symposia Vespers and Organ Recital
Sponsored by Lutheran Church Extension Fund
King's Men Alumni GameSponsored by Concordia Publishing House
Short Exegetical Paper Sectionals
"The Resurrection in Paul's Baptismal Teaching"Dr. M. Samuli SiikavirtaAssistant Professor of Exegetical Theology, CTSFW
Divine Service
Panel DiscussionDr. Jeffrey H. Pulse, ModeratorThe Dean O. Wenthe Professor of Old Testament Theology; Director of Continuing Education, CTSFW
The Formula of Concord at 450: Concord or Discord, Then and Now
"The Formula of Concord as an Interpretation of the Augsburg Confession"Dr. Christian J. EinertsonPastor, Trinity Lutheran Church, Farmington, Minnesota
"Lutheran and Reformed Versions of the Communicatio"Dr. Michael S. HortonThe J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics, Westminster Seminary California, Escondido, California
"Reading Scripture with the Formula"Dr. Jon S. BrussPresident; Professor of Systematic Theology, CTSFW
Epiphany Choral Vespers with the Kantorei
"The Power, Orientation, and Scope of Free Will"Dr. Angus L. MenugeChair of the Philosophy Department, Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, Wisconsin
"'I Have Chosen You': Lutheran Pastoral Sensitivity on Display in the Doctrine of Election"Dr. Robert A. KolbProfessor Emeritus of Systematic Theology, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri
"It Depends on the Context: Adiaphora Between 'Good Order and Decorum,' Christian Freedom, and the Need to Confess"Dr. Roland F. ZieglerThe Robert D. Preus of Systematic Theology and Confessional Lutheran Studies; Chairman of Systematic Theology, CTSFW
"An Anglican Appraisal of the Formula of Concord: Family Resemblance and Open Questions"Dr. John D. KochRector, Holy Trinity Parish, Hillsdale, Michigan
"Carnal Security and Christian Certainty"Dr. Jacob A. CorzineVice President of Publishing, Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis, Missouri
Symposia Evening Prayer with the Schola Cantorum
Banquet Reception (ticket required)
Symposium Banquet (ticket required)
"Formula and Predigtamt: How Does FC Help Us to Confess the Doctrine of the Office of Holy Ministry?"Dr. Naomichi MasakiThe 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
Panel Discussion
Join us January 19–22, 2027, for our annual Symposia Series, which includes the Symposium on Exegetical Theology and the Symposium on the Lutheran Confessions. The Symposia Series features lectures from guest speakers, CTSFW faculty, and faculty from other theological institutions based on the theme of each symposium.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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