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, 14 September 2025, 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.
Worship: What, How, and Why
Instructor: Pastor Brian Hamer
Place: St. Luke's
Day: Sundays
Time: 4:00-5:30 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 Sunday, 21 September 2025, from 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.
American Lutheran History
Instructor: Pastor James Huenink
Place: St. Luke's
Day: Sundays
Time: 3:00-4:30 pm
ELCA? LCMS? WELS? Etc. From where did all of these Lutheran denominations come? How did we get there? American Lutheran History is a ten week course which explores the origins of US Lutheran churches from the colonial period to today. Pastor James Huenink will lead the class through the formative periods of Lutheranism in America. The course will also explore the social and political movements which affected the ways in which Lutherans changed from their immigrant roots to being present-day “American Lutherans.” This course begins on Sunday, 14 September 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.
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, 14 September 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.
