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Please scroll down past the Textbooks section to access the Monthly Themes\/Topics and Reading Assignments for both Years One and Two. <\/span><\/b>Continuing Education, please check the Continuing Education page for any text books, reading assignments.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Textbooks<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Please note: The Lay School does not sell textbooks. Student should purchase their books through Amazon or another <\/span><\/span><\/b>source. Lutheran Study Bibles may be ordered through the Synod Resource Center.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Spiritual Formation Class for Year 1 and 2 – Natalie Leske<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

“Spiritual Disciplines Handbook – Practices that Transform Us<\/b>” by Adele Ahlberg Calhoun
“Practicing Our Faith<\/b>” by Dorothy C. Bass
“Soul Feast<\/b>” by Marjorie J. Thompson
“Simple Ways to Pray for Healing<\/b>” by Matthew Linn, Sheila Fabricant Linn, and Dennis Linn<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Pastor Jamie Brieske – Worship for Year 1 & 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Required Texts:“Central Things” <\/b>by Gordon Lathrop <\/span><\/p>\n

Evangelical Lutheran Worship<\/em> (pew edition)<\/b><\/u> \u2013 if you can borrow one from your congregation that would be fine, otherwise, I recommend that you purchase one.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Gary Simpson – Church Confessions and History for Years 1 & 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

“The Book of Concord,<\/b>” Wengert Edition<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Greg Kaufmann – Biblical for Years 1 & 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

“The Bible: An Introduction<\/b>” by Jerry Sumney, 3rd Edition 2021
“Synopsis of the Four Gospels<\/b>” (New edition 2010)
“The Bible’s Big Story<\/b>” by Harry Wendt – see Pastor Greg for ordering.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

A good study Bible<\/b> – recommended “Lutheran Study Bible<\/b>” – contact the Synod Resource Center for best pricing…<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Continuing Education – to be determined…<\/strong><\/p><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Monthly Themes | Topics | Reading Assignments <\/b>for first and second year students.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

Systematics and Biblical Topics and suggested readings by Month<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

Year One Class<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

September<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Biblical
<\/strong>Introduction to the Biblical story
<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Systematics
<\/b>Introductions & On Being a Theologian (of the Cross<\/i>2 Handouts: Luther, \u201cConcerning the Study of Theology\u201d & Luther, \u201cTheology As Law-Promise Hermeneutics\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

October<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Biblical
<\/strong>Canonization of the Bible
“How did we get what we got?”
Sumney: Chapters 1, 2, 3<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Systematics
<\/b>The Bible as God\u2019s Word of Law & Promise
<\/i>Luther\u2019s Catechisms, Kolb & Wengert,
pp. 345-351, 377-386<\/span>
<\/span><\/b>Truemper & Niedner, pp. 9-22, 79-87<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

November<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Biblical
<\/strong>Creation Literature<\/p>\n

Sumney: Chapter 4
Genesis 1-3
Psalms 3, 19,33, 100, 104<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Systematics
<\/b>God, Creation & Law
<\/i>Luther\u2019s Catechisms, Kolb & Wengert,
<\/span>pp. 351-355, 386-433
<\/span>Truemper & Niedner, pp. 23-52<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

December<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Biblical
<\/strong>Following the Exodus Trail
Exodus 1-20<\/strong>
Sumney: Chapter 5<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Systematics<\/b>
God, Creation & Law\u2014Continued<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

January<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Biblical
<\/strong>Introduction to the Gospels
Sumney: Chapter 12
Read your favorite Gospel<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Systematics
<\/b>Jesus the Redeemer
<\/i><\/span>Luther\u2019s Catechisms, Kolb & Wengert,
pp. 355, 434-435
<\/b>Truemper & Niedner, pp. 53-78<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

February<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Biblical
<\/strong>The Passion of Christ (Part 1)
Sumney: Chapter 13<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Systematics<\/b>
Bishop Laurie<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

March<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Biblical
<\/strong>The Passion of Christ (Part 2)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Systematics<\/b>
Jesus the Redeemer\u2014Continued<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

April<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Biblical
<\/strong>God’s Spirit in the Bible
(The readings are on the worksheets
which will be handed out in March)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Systematics
<\/b>The Holy Spirit & Church
<\/i>Luther\u2019s Catechisms, Kolb & Wengert,
pp. 355-356, 435-440<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

May<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Biblical
<\/strong>The Catholic Letters
James, 1 Peter, 1 John,
Sumney: Chapter 17<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Systematics
<\/b>The Holy Spirit & Church<\/i>\u2014Continued<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Year Two Class<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>

September<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Biblical<\/strong>
Psalms – Israel’s LBW!
Sumney: Chapter 9<\/strong>
Read Psalms 1, 2, 22, 23, 51, 137<\/b>
<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Systematics
<\/b>Prayer
<\/i><\/span>Luther\u2019s Catechisms, Kolb & Wengert,
<\/span>pp. 356-358, 440-456
<\/span>Truemper & Niedner, pp. 100-116<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

October<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Biblical
<\/strong>By the Waters of Babylon: Exilic Literature
Sumney: Chapter 6
Isaiah 40 to 55, Lamentations, Psalms 74, 79, 137<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Systematics
<\/b>Baptism
<\/i><\/span>Luther\u2019s Catechisms, Kolb & Wengert,
pp. 359-361, 371-375, 456-467, 476-480
<\/b>Truemper & Niedner, pp. 117-133<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

November<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Biblical
<\/strong>Paul and the Corinthians
Sumney: Chapter 15<\/strong>
I Corinthians<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Systematics<\/b>
Baptism<\/i>\u2014Continued<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

December<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Biblical
<\/strong>Paul and Galatians
Sumney: Chapter 16
Galatians (on tape)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Systematics
<\/b>Holy Communion
<\/i>Luther\u2019s Catechisms, Kolb & Wengert,
<\/span>pp. 362-363, 467-476
<\/span><\/b>Truemper & Niedner, pp. 134-<\/b>144<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

January<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Biblical
<\/strong>Life in the Promised Land
Sumney: Chapters 5 & 7
I & II Samuel<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Systematics<\/b>
Holy Communion<\/i>\u2014Continued<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

February<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Biblical
<\/strong>Life in the Promised Land II
Sumney: Chapter 8
I & II Kings<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Systematics<\/b>
Bishop Laurie<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

March<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Biblical
<\/strong>Acts and the Early Church
Acts
Sumney: Chapter 14<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Systematics
<\/b>Vocation & Ethics
<\/i><\/span>Kolden, <\/span>Living the Faith<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

April<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Biblical
<\/strong>Apocalyptic Literature
Sumney: Chapter 18
Revelation<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Systematics
<\/b>Vocation & Ethics
<\/i><\/span>Kolden, <\/b><\/span>Living the Faith<\/b>
<\/i><\/span>Simpson, \u201c\u2018Written on their hearts\u2019: Thinking with Luther about Scripture, Natural Law, and the Moral Life\u201d<\/b>
<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

May<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Biblical
<\/strong>Your Biblical Questions
No assigned readings<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Systematics
<\/b>Vocation & Ethics
<\/i><\/span>Simpson, \u201cHow Luther Helps Today\u2019s Citizens\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Pastor Greg Kaufmann’s Class<\/strong><\/div>\n
THE BIBLICAL NARRATIVE YEAR ONE<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

All Readings come from “The Bible: An Introduction” by Jerry L. Sumney<\/span><\/p>\n

September: Introduction to the Biblical Story<\/strong><\/p>\n

Beginning with the life of Jesus, we will work backwards through the Biblical story. Using numerous overheads, and a timeline your small group will create, we will familiarize ourselves with the “high points” of the Biblical timeline. Some representative questions include:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. What other options did first century Jews have? What led to the growth of apocalyptic literature? Why was Jesus unacceptable to most of his contemporaries? What led to the birth of Judaism after the exile? Why were parts of the Southern Kingdom of Judah in exile? What happened to the Northern Kingdom? Why were there two kingdoms in the first place? Why did they have a king? Why did the Exodus happen? What were the Israelites doing in Egypt?<\/li>\n
  2. Why did God choose a people?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
    October: Canonization of the Bible:<\/strong><\/div>\n
    How did we get what we have in our Bibles? Sumney:<\/em> Chapters 1, 2, 3<\/em><\/strong><\/div>\n
      \n
    1. Journal Summary: Reflect on issues raised during our September discussion of The Story. Relate it to the story you learned as you grew up.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      November: Creation Literature<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Sumney:<\/em> Chapter 4<\/em><\/strong><\/div>\n
      Genesis 1-3<\/em><\/strong><\/div>\n

      Psalms 3, 19, 33, 100, 104<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

        \n
      1. Journal Summary: What do I mean\/believe when I weekly confess that “I believe in God the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.”<\/li>\n
      2. What would change if we adopted Harry Wendt’s suggestion to add “and owner” after the word “creator?”<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        December: Following the Exodus Trail<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Exodus 1-20<\/em><\/strong><\/div>\n

        Psalms 78 & 105
        <\/em><\/strong>Sumney:<\/em> Chapter 5<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

          \n
        1. Journal Summary: We proudly point to the Reformation as the birth of the Lutheran Church. The Exodus is the defining event that created the people of Israel. Compare these two events.<\/li>\n
        2. What does a comparison of Psalms 78 and 105 with Exodus suggest about the “10 plagues”?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
          January: The Passion of Jesus (Part 1)<\/strong><\/div>\n

          Aland: Bring it to class!
          <\/em><\/strong>Sumney:<\/em> Chapter 12<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

            \n
          1. Journal Summary: React to the following statement “The four canonical gospels are less interested in telling their reader\/auditor what happened and much more interested in explaining how the death of Jesus could possibly be good news.”<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            February: The Passion of Jesus (Part 2)<\/strong><\/p>\n

            Sumney:<\/em> Chapters 13<\/em><\/strong><\/div>\n
            Aland: Bring it to class!<\/em><\/strong><\/div>\n
            Continue Reading your favorite Gospel. (If you haven’t finished it yet.)<\/em><\/strong><\/div>\n
              \n
            1. Journal Summary: How has your study of Jesus’ arrest and trial helped you understand the unique portraits of Jesus in each of the four canonical gospels? Outline your favorite gospel’s account of Jesus’ Passion. Why is it your favorite?<\/li>\n
            2. Outline your favoriate Gospel’s account of Jesus’ passion. Why is it your favorite?<\/li>\n
            3. Is Luke’s portrayal of Jesus’ passion and crucifixion more like John or Matthew\/Mark?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              March: The Four Gospel Accounts – Is that Good News?<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Aland: Bring it to class!<\/em><\/strong><\/div>\n
                \n
              1. Journal Summary: Reflect on the church’s practice of using a three-year lectionary. Each year highlights one of the synoptic gospels. How has this shaped your beliefs about who Jesus is and what he did?<\/li>\n
              2. What are the benefits\/drawbacks of having four distinct gospels in our NT?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                April: God’s Spirit in the Bible<\/strong><\/p>\n

                The readings are on a series of handouts which will be passed out at the close of the March session.<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  \n
                1. Journal Summary: Reflect on any surprises you discovered as you worked through the OT and NT passages on God’s Spirit. Some scholars suggest that John portrays the Spirit as none other than Jesus’ presence after his return to the Father. What do you think?<\/li>\n
                2. How has the Spirit of God been active in your life?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  May: The Catholic Letters<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  Read James, 1 Peter, and 1 John<\/em><\/strong><\/div>\n
                  Sumney:<\/em> Chapter 17<\/em><\/strong><\/div>\n
                    \n
                  1. Journal Summary: No one operates with a portrait of Jesus identical to any one of the four canonical gospels. In our journal, reflect on how your congregation has adapted Jesus’ message to fit your situation. Which of the Catholic letters comes closest to your congregations adaptation?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                    \n
                    <\/strong><\/div>\n
                    Pr. Greg Kaufmann’s Class<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/p>\n
                    THE BIBLICAL NARRATIVE – YEAR TWO<\/strong><\/strong><\/div>\n


                    <\/p>\n

                    DISCUSSION QUESTIONS<\/strong><\/div>\n

                    <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

                    September: Psalms – Israel’s LBW! Read Psalms 1, 2, 22, 23, 51, 137 <\/em><\/strong><\/div>\n

                    Sumney: Chapter 9<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

                      \n
                    1. Journal Summary: Compare your own prayer life to that exhibited in the Psalms. Do you find yourself more or less “reverent” in your prayer life? Why do you think that is?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      October: “Exilic Literature”<\/strong><\/p>\n

                      Read Isaiah 40-55, Lamentations, Psalms 74, 79, 137<\/em><\/strong><\/div>\n

                      Sumney: Chapter 6<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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                      1. Journal Summary: Exile and the return of the remnant to Palestine is the lens through which the Jewish community views its theology. Baptism is our lens. Compare the two.<\/li>\n
                      2. Change at any time is difficult. The experience of Exile elicited a variety of responses from the Israelites in Babylon and Palestine. Some confessed their past wrongdoings, making exile inevitable. Others longed to return to the good old days. Some just wondered whether or not God was even out there! How does your congregation’s response to change (or yours) compare?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                        November: Paul and the Corinthians<\/strong><\/p>\n

                        Read 1 Corinthians<\/em><\/strong><\/div>\n
                        Sumney: Chapter 15<\/em><\/strong><\/div>\n
                          \n
                        1. Journal Summary: Paul is more important in shaping Lutheran theology than any of the gospel writers. Do you agree? Why or why not.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                          December: Paul and Galatians
                          <\/strong>Read Galatians
                          <\/em><\/strong>Sumney: Chapter 16<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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                          1. Journal Summary: Parallel to Paul’s task, missionary work today faces the challenge of crossing cultural borders and translating the gospel from one side to the other. Where in the world today is this challenge most evident? What kind of Paul do we need today to do the job? Which Paul does your congregation need? Your community?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                            January: Life in the Promised Land – Part 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

                            Read 1 & 2 Samuel<\/em><\/strong><\/div>\n
                            Sumney: Chapter<\/span>s 5 & 7<\/em><\/b><\/div>\n
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                            1. Journal Summary: Between the time of the Exodus (@1200 BCE) and the Exile (597 BCE), Israel struggled with its relationship to God. Worship of Yahweh was only one of many religious options. Compare this period with our own in modern America.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                              February: Life in the Promised Land – Part 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

                              Read 1 & 2 Kings<\/em><\/strong><\/div>\n
                              Sumney: Chapter 8<\/em><\/strong><\/div>\n
                                \n
                              1. Journal Summary: One of the major dilemmas faced by the Israelites was determining who spoke for God. How did one know just what God expected out of the average Israelite “in the pew?” Was God more interested in an individual’s belief in God and his\/her worship in the temple, or in one’s dealings with the stranger in our midst? How does this compare to the tension in our own church surrounding social justice issues?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                March: Acts and the Early Church<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                Read Acts<\/em><\/strong><\/div>\n

                                Sumney: Chapter 14<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

                                  \n
                                1. Journal Summary: Acts shows the struggle the early followers of Jesus had in determining how inclusive the church should\/could be! Compare the choices made in Acts with those made by your congregation\/the ELCA.<\/li>\n
                                2. The Greco-Roman world was in many ways a very pluralistic one, as is our own. How does the way Acts portrays Paul and others dealing with this pluralism shed light on our own struggle to deal with the pluralism in our age?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                  April: Apocalyptic Literature<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                  Read Daniel and Revelation<\/em><\/strong><\/div>\n

                                  Sumney: Chapter 18<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                  1. First the Assyrians, then the Babylonians, Persians, Greeks, and finally the Romans romped and stomped on Israel. One response to this experience was Apocalyptic literature such as Daniel (written about 168 BCE) and Revelation (written about 95 CE). How can the modern Christian Community use these books filled with vivid images and esoteric symbolism?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                    May: Your Biblical Questions<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                    No additional readings<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

                                    This will be our final meeting of the LSM. We will spend the two hours answering any questions you wish to pose. I look forward to this session!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

                                    <\/div><\/div>

                                    Christian and Spiritual Formation<\/span>
                                    Year One and Two<\/span>
                                    Pastor Natalie Leske<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>

                                    Year One<\/b>
                                    <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

                                    September ~ Getting Started<\/strong><\/div>\n
                                    Introductions, Course Overview, Syllabus<\/span><\/div>\n
                                    <\/div>\n
                                    October ~ Covenant Groups
                                    <\/strong>Readings: Spiritual Disciplines Handbook by Adele Ahlberg CalhounIntroduction – Discovering Your Desire, Covenant Group, Small Group, <\/span>Accountability Partner, Spiritual Friendship
                                    <\/span>Soul Feast – Companions on the Journey<\/span><\/div>\n

                                    <\/span><\/div>\n

                                    November ~ Faith Formation
                                    <\/strong>Readings: Soul Feast – Hunger and Thirst for the Spirit
                                    <\/span>Spiritual Disciplines Handbook- Appendix 10, Seasons, Stages and Ages of Transformation
                                    Handouts: \u201cFaith Practices, Faith Lives,\u201d Dr. Martha E. Stortz,
                                    \u201c<\/b>Study Guide on Christian Practices,\u201d Dorothy C. Bass<\/p>\n

                                    December ~<\/strong>TBA Synod Staff<\/span><\/p>\n

                                    January ~ Word
                                    <\/strong>Readings: Soul Feast – Chewing the Bread of the Word
                                    Spiritual Disciplines Handbook – Part 5: Hear God\u2019s Word
                                    <\/span>Handout: Article \u201cStory Matters: Naming, Claiming and Living Our Biblical Identity\u201d by Dr. Diane Jacobson and Rev. Brenda Smith<\/div>\n
                                    <\/div>\n
                                    February ~ Prayer
                                    <\/strong>Readings: Soul Feast – Communication and Communion with God
                                    Spiritual Disciplines Handbook- Conversational Prayer, Intercessory Prayer, Prayer Partners<\/span><\/div>\n
                                    <\/div>\n
                                    March ~ <\/strong>Vocation
                                    <\/b><\/span>Handout : \u201cAn Understanding Of Christian Vocation\u201d from Christian\u2019s Calling in the World by Marc Kolden.<\/span><\/div>\n
                                    <\/div>\n
                                    April ~ <\/strong>Examination
                                    <\/b><\/span>Reading: Soul Feast – Of Conscience and Consciousness
                                    Simple Ways to Pray for Healing – Chapter 8
                                    Spiritual Disciplines Handbook – Confession and Self Examination, Examen<\/div>\n
                                    <\/div>\n
                                    May ~ <\/strong>Body Prayer<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
                                    Readings: Spiritual Disciplines Handbook- Breath Prayer pp. 204- 206,
                                    <\/span>Prayer Walking pp. 253-255, Appendix 4 Postures for Prayer pp. 276-277<\/div>\n
                                    <\/div>\n

                                    YEAR TWO<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                    September ~ Sabbath<\/strong><\/div>\n
                                    Readings: <\/span>Practicing Our Faith – Chapter 6
                                    <\/span>Soul Feast- Reclaiming Sabbath Time
                                    Spiritual Disciplines Handbook Sabbath<\/div>\n
                                    <\/div>\n

                                    October ~ <\/strong>Mystery\/Contemplation
                                    <\/b><\/span>Readings:<\/span>: Soul Feast – Gathered in the Spirit
                                    <\/span>Simply Ways to Pray for Healing – Chapter 8
                                    Spiritual Disciplines Handbook Contemplation, Labyrinth Prayer, Centering Prayer<\/p>\n

                                    November ~ Forgiveness<\/strong><\/div>\n
                                    Readings: <\/span>Soul Feast – The Practice of Self-Emptying
                                    <\/span>Practicing our Faith – Chapter 1
                                    Simple Ways to Pray for Healing – Chapter 4<\/div>\n

                                    December ~ <\/strong>TBA Synod Staff<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

                                    January <\/strong>– <\/strong>Hospitality<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
                                    Readings: <\/span>Soul Feast – Entertaining Angels Unawares
                                    <\/span>Practicing Our Faith – Chapter 3
                                    Spiritual Disciplines Handbook Hospitality<\/div>\n
                                    <\/div>\n
                                    February – <\/strong>Discernment<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
                                    Readings: <\/span>Practicing Our Faith – Chapter 11
                                    <\/span>Simple Ways to Pray for Healing – Chapters 1-2, 6-7
                                    Spiritual Disciplines Handbook Inner-Healing Prayer, Self-care<\/div>\n
                                    <\/div>\n
                                    March – Discernment <\/strong><\/div>\n
                                    Readings: <\/span>Practicing our Faith<\/em> – Chapter 5 and 8<\/span><\/div>\n

                                    April – Service\/Justice\/Mission
                                    <\/strong>Readings: <\/span>Practicing our Faith – Chapter 7\u2028
                                    <\/span>Spiritual Disciplines Handbook Care of the Earth pp. 180-182, Justice pp. 193-195<\/span>:<\/span><\/p>\n

                                    May – Wrap up and Sending
                                    <\/strong>Readings: Soul Feast – Putting It All Together<\/p>\n

                                    Contact Information:<\/strong><\/div>\n
                                    nkleske@gmail.com<\/a>
                                    <\/a><\/div>\n
                                    715.829.8324<\/span><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div>
                                    <\/div><\/div>

                                    WORSHIP \u2022 Year One<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

                                    Instructor Pastor Jamie Brieske, ELCA Pastor, Immanuel, <\/span><\/span>Eau Claire<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>

                                    Worship<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                    Purpose:<\/strong> We will study the practice of worship in the assembly of the faithful, attending to the biblical, historical, theological and ritual roots of worship. Participants will examine principal rites of the church and their contemporary usage in order to understand what constitutes sound and faithful worship practices and understand worship in the context of the congregation’s life and mission.<\/span><\/div>\n

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                                    Required Texts<\/strong><\/div>\n
                                    Evangelical Lutheran Worship<\/strong> (pew edition), aka \u201cthe cranberry colored hymnal.\u201d Don\u2019t buy one unless you really want your own copy.<\/span> Borrow one from your congregation for Zoom sessions, borrow one from Our Saviour’s when we meet there.<\/span><\/div>\n
                                    Bible<\/strong>
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                                    An NRSV (New Revised Standard Version) is the best choice, whatever you use in Biblical Studies this year. The Synod Resource Center has good deals on <\/span>The<\/em> Lutheran Study Bible<\/i><\/b> if you are in the market for a new Bible.<\/span><\/p>\n

                                    Central Things: Worship in Word and Sacrament<\/b> by Gordon W. Lathrop
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                                    Other Readings as Assigned.<\/b> From time to time I will hand out or email other brief readings.<\/p>\n

                                    Syllabus<\/b><\/p>\n

                                    Worship Year One<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>

                                    September Class 1: What is Worship? <\/b>Learning the essentials of worship (Central Things Preface & Chapter 1)<\/p>\n

                                    October Class 2: Hymnody and Music in Worship:<\/b> Experience some hymnody and worship music. Discuss music in worship and what makes it meaningful for corporate worship.<\/p>\n

                                    November Class 3: The Parts of the Liturgy: <\/b>What do the elements of worship mean and how are they connected? (Central Things Chapter 2, ELW pg. 92-93, 1154-1159, ELW Service Settings)<\/p>\n

                                    December Class 4: Service of the Word and Preaching Introduction:<\/b> How is it practiced today and what is the purpose of proclamation and the preached word? What makes for a good sermon? (Central Things Chapters 3 & 4, ELW Service of the Word pg. 210-222)<\/p>\n

                                    January Class 4: Service of The Meal:<\/b> What are the Biblical roots and history of Communion and how is it practiced? (Central Things Chapter 5 & pg. 79-80, ELW Service of Holy Communion Settings)<\/p>\n

                                    February Class 5: Baptism and the Life of Faith:<\/b> What are the parts of the baptismal service and what does it mean for our identity and purpose and Christians? (Central Things Chapter 6, ELW Baptismal Service)<\/p>\n

                                    March Class 6: The Church Year:<\/b> What are the seasons of the church year and how do they shape our worship and living? Begin sharing faith stories. (ELW pg. 13-61, 1121-1152, Central Things Chapter 7)<\/p>\n

                                    April Class 7:<\/b> Taught By Bishop or Synod Ministers<\/p>\n

                                    May Class 8: How do be a worship leader: <\/b>What does it mean to be a worship leader? How do I do it to the best of my abilities and help train others to do the same? Share a faith story. (Finish Central Things Chapter 7)<\/p>\n

                                    Resources:<\/b> Central Things: Worship in Word and Sacrament by Gordon W. Lathrop<\/p>\n

                                    ELW:<\/b> Evangelical Lutheran Worship (Cranberry Hymnal)<\/p>\n<\/div>

                                    Worship Year Two<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>

                                    Required Textbook:
                                    <\/b>Evangelical Lutheran Worship<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>

                                    Class 1, Practicing Baptism & Affirmation of Baptism Services:<\/b> Engage in a baptismal remembrance blessing and learn about the part of the baptismal service and confirmation service in a hands-on way! Assignment for next month: Write\/bring an example of prayers of intercession.<\/p>\n

                                    Class 2, Hymnody & Prayers:<\/b> Engage with hymnody and other forms of music and prayers. How does hymnody and music elevate the worship service? Learn about why some hymns are placed where they are in the service. Practice leading the Prayers of Intercession.<\/p>\n

                                    Class 3, Practicing Holy Communion<\/b>: Learn about Holy Communion through the lens of a minister or assisting minister. Walk through the elements of the Communion Service and see which settings work best contextually. <\/p>\n

                                    Class 4, Preaching & Proclamation: <\/b>Strategies and forms to use while preparing a biblical sermon, or listening to one! Begin preparing your sermon or reflection of a sermon at home.<\/p>\n

                                    Class 5, Funeral Services, Weddings, and Healing Rites:<\/b> Practice engaging with the funeral and committal service as a minister or family member. Learn about the marriage service in regards to the rehearsal and service outline. <\/p>\n

                                    Class 6, Lent, Holy Week & Easter:<\/b> The Great Three Days: Engage with Holy Week services. How do you preach, lead, and worship in particular ways during Lent, Holy Week, and Easter? <\/p>\n

                                    Class 7: <\/b>One class will be led by Bishop\/Synod Ministers TBD<\/p>\n

                                    Class 8 Preaching & Worship Practice:<\/b> Walk through any needed practice of funerals, weddings, and Holy Week and practice the rite of healing. Begin sharing what class members have prepared including sermons, reflections, children\u2019s messages, ect.<\/p>\n

                                    Other potential topics: Inclusive Language in Worship and Why it Matters Including The ELW, The ELW Psalms, Different versions of the Bible, Other music sources, Biblical images in preaching, and pronouns,<\/p>\n

                                    Praise Music and Services: \u201cContemporary\u201d and \u201cTraditional\u201d worship, Can it be Lutheran Worship? Global Music and Diversity in Worship<\/p>\n<\/div>

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                                    Our Bishop and Synod Staff\/Ministers will take one class session from each instructor to cover topics that they are involved with and to let you know what they are doing in behalf of the synod’s congregations and members.<\/p>\n

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