Religion and Politics in
American History
Wednesdays, July 2 - July 23
7:00pm
This course is taught by Rev. Dr. Warren Crews, adjunct
faculty, Eden Theological Seminary, recently retired priest, Emmanuel
Episcopal Church, Webster Groves, who holds a doctorate in American
Church History.
The course will explore how the various religious
traditions have influenced and been influenced by American politics from
colonial times to today.
The required text for the course is "Religion
in American Politics: A Short History" by Frank Lambert. It is available
for $21.50 plus $3 shipping or may be picked up at Christ Lutheran to
avoid shipping cost. Tuition is $54.00.
To register, mail in the
form from the LST
website, register online at
www.lststl.org or
call the LST office at (314) 725-9710.
Location:
Christ Lutheran Church
1 Selma Ave.
Webster Groves, MO 63119
The Origin of Satan and the
Problem of Evil
Mondays, July 7 - July 21
7:00pm
This course is taught by Dr. Ben Asen, Professor of Old
Testament at St. Louis University.
It explores the origin of Satan in the biblical tradition, as well as
the role of violence in cultural life. Does it make sense to believe in
Satan today? How can we restore hope and rekindle faith in a world of
victims and the victimized? Biblical texts and contemporary ideas of the
origins of evil will be discussed and explored. Tuition is $41.00.
To register, mail in the form from the
LST website,
register online at
www.lststl.org or call the LST office at (314) 725-9710.
Location:
Christ Community Church
1 Christchurch Way
Columbia, IL 62236
The Just War Tradition:
Christian Faith and Citizenship
Mondays, August 11 - August 18
7:00pm
This course is taught by Pastor Peter Muschinske, ELCA Lutheran
pastor and U. S. Navy Chaplain on active duty, returned from deployment
in Iraq.
The class will focus on the history of Just War, particularly
from a Christian perspective. Participants will be invited to reflect
theologically and apply various criteria to determine when and if
Christians will accept--even advocate for--war as a means to peace. The
purchase of the class text, "War, Peace, and God: Rethinking the Just
War Tradition" by Prof. Gary M. Simpson is strongly recommended at $10.
Please order from LST when you enroll. Tuition is $27.00.
To register, mail in the form from the
LST website,
register online at
www.lststl.org or call the LST office at (314) 725-9710.
Location:
Peace Lutheran Church
1209 Royal Heights Road
Belleville, IL 62226
Small group ministry is one of the most vital opportunities for
Christian growth that any church offers its leaders. Growing Small
Groups, hosted by The Youth and Family Institute, will equip you with
the best skills and resources to insure a meaningful and enjoyable
experience in your group. Growing Groups is an education of the heart
for those who want to help others talk and learn about how an active
faith applies to real living. Growing Groups is more than a "How-to"
teachers/leaders training, because faith is passed on through trusted
personal relationships. The training is from 8:30am - 5:00pm. The cost
is $60.00 per participant (includes: training, manual, breakfast, and
lunch). Please reserve your spot no later than August 13th to assure we
have enough space and resources for everyone.
Location:
Living Lord Lutheran
Church
500 Cedar Circle Drive
Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367
Lutheran South will host 8th Grade Visitation Day on Friday,
Sept. 26, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon for all 8th graders who may be
interested in applying to Lutheran South for high school. Students may
come from any school setting including Lutheran elementary schools,
other private schools, public school, or homeschool. To help us prepare,
please register by calling Mrs. Jayne Lauer.
Location:
Lutheran High School South
9515 Tesson Ferry Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63123
Publicize your event by publicizing
St. Louis Area Christian Links in your church bulletin,
newsletter and on your web site. Any of the following addresses can be
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