St. Luke’s Theological Academy
Courses
Foundations of the Christian Faith
Instructor: Pastor Mark Menacher
Place: St. Luke's
Day: Sundays
Time: 4:00-5:30 pm
As the prerequisite module toward SLTA's Diploma in Theological Studies, this ten week course serves as an introduction to the Christian faith or as a refresher course for veteran Christians. The course begins on Sunday, 11 January 2026, at 4:00-5:30 pm.
Click on the buttons below to download a course syllabus and to register for the course. You may also register by telephoning the church office at 619-463-6633. No registration fee.
The Panorama of Lutheran Hymnody
Instructor: Pastor Brian Hamer
Place: St. Luke's
Day: Sundays
Time: 2:00-3:30 pm
Why do Lutherans sing what they sing? Join this ten-session survey of post-New Testament Christian hymns. Come and explore (in English, of course!) the early Greek tradition, the church’s Latin heritage, pre-Reformation songs, the Lutheran chorale (the heart of our sung confession!), post-Reformation developments, and some living poets. Using Lutheran Service Book (LSB) as the primary text, this module will examine the text, tune, and context of the best of Christian hymns. No musical literacy or experience is required. This ten (10) week course begins on Sunday, 18 January 2026, from 2:00-3:30 pm. The registration fee is $25.00.
Click on the buttons below to download a course syllabus and to register for the course. You may also register by telephoning the church office at 619-463-6633.
Introduction to the New Testament
Instructor: Pastor James Huenink
Place: St. Luke's
Day: Sundays
Time: 3:00-4:30 pm
As the third module in SLTA’s diploma curriculum, this Introduction to the New Testament offers valuable insights into the personal and theological nature of writings found in the New Testament (NT). What are gospels and epistles? Who wrote the New Testament, and to whom was it written? What is the NT’s message, and how is it relevant for believers today? Pastor James Huenink offers considerable expertise in this field for both beginners and veteran Bible readers. The course begins on Sunday, 11 January 2026, from 3:00-4:30 pm. The registration fee is $25.00.
Click on the buttons below to download a course syllabus and to register for the course. You may also register by telephoning the church office at 619-463-6633.
How to Read and Understand the Bible
Instructor: Pastor Paul Willweber
Place: St. Luke's
Day: Sundays
Time: 3:00-4:30 pm
The Bible is a book and we can read and understand it similar to other books. However, the Bible is not just any book—it is the very written Word of God. When we read it, we take in more than just information. In these pages are life and salvation. This ten week course will explore how to read the Bible and find that we do not so much interpret the Bible as it interprets us. Furthermore, the Bible itself shows us how to read and understand it so that we may be strengthened in faith in Jesus who is the heart of God’s written Word. This course begins on Sunday, 11 January 2026, at 3:00-4:30 pm. The registration fee is $25.00.
Click on the buttons below to download a course syllabus and to register for the course. You may also register by telephoning the church office at 619-463-6633.
