St. Luke’s Theological Academy
Courses
Introduction to Church History
Instructor: Pastor Mark Menacher
Place: St. Luke's
Day: Sunday
Time: 4:00-5:30 pm
As the fourth module in SLTA’s diploma curriculum, this Introduction to Christian History seeks to provide a helpful orientation to the history and teachings of the “one, holy, Christian (catholic), and apostolic church.” Utilizing primary sources, course participants will survey the church’s history and teaching from those who made and wrote it, respectively, starting with Holy Scripture and continuing through the early church fathers and the church’s later teachers and reformers. This ten (10) week course begins on Sunday, 12 January 2025, at 4:00-5:30 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.
Worship: What, How, and Why
Instructor: Pastor Brian Hamer
Place: St. Luke's
Day: Monday
Time: 7:00-8:30 pm
“Worship: What, How, and Why” This ten-week module in liturgy and church music introduces and guides participants through a rich understanding of Christian worship from the early church to the present, with special emphasis on the Christ-centered nature of Lutheran worship, the catholic and evangelical nature of Luther's reforms, the doctrine of the Real Presence, and singing the Gospel through sacred music. Pastor Brian Hamer, the newest member of our team, brings a strong theological and musical background this particular SLTA module. This ten (10) week course begins on Monday, 13 January 2025, from 7:00-8:30 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.
Christian Denominations
Instructor: Pastor James Huenink
Place: St. Luke's
Day: Monday
Time: 7:00-8:30 pm
There are many Christian denominations, and they all have unique perspectives on the doctrine and life of the church. This course shows what makes Lutherans distinct from other Christian denominations and traditions by exploring the unique ways that Lutherans understand and apply God’s word compared to other theological traditions. This ten (10) week course begins on Monday, 13 January 2025 at 7:00-8:30 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: Sunday
Time: 7:00-8:30 pm
The Bible is a book and we can read and understand it similar to other books. But 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. 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 Ten (10) week course begins on Sunday, 19 January 2025, 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.
