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Why Concordia Theological Seminary? Part II

The second C to discuss is the Chapel. At the center of Concordia Theological Seminary’s physical and spiritual life stands Kramer Chapel. The chapel, where the seminary community gathers to worship, is not an afterthought to theological study but the very source and framework for such study. The chapel, therefore, becomes a integral part of [...]

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The Terror Made Into Joy

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In the name of Jesus. Amen.
Jeremiah was not real fond of his lectionary.  God had given him the unenviable task of calling the city of Jerusalem to repentance for their unbelief, their evil sacrifices to Baal, and their lackadaisicalness if not outright hostility toward the God of [...]

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They Made a Bold Confession

The Presentation of the Augsburg Confession
25 June 2008
Rev. Philip Zielinski
Concordia Theological Seminary
Fort Wayne, Indiana

Grace, mercy, and peace be yours, from God our Father and our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.
It is a rare thing in this day and age that a certain date or time should retain much [...]

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Do You Possess a Firm Foundation?

Kramer Chapel
June 4, 2008
Text: Matthew 7:15-29 [show]Matthew 7:15-29
"Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. You will recognize them by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? So, every healthy tree bears good fruit, but the diseased tree bears bad [...]

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The Springfield Bell is a-ringing

Located on the east side of Kramer Chapel is the Springfield Bell Tower. The bell itself was cast in 1882 for use at Concordia Theological Seminary when it resided in Springfield, Illinois. When the seminary was moved back to Fort Wayne, Indiana, in 1976, however, the bell was put in storage until 1984 when it [...]

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O Lord, Open My Lips…

At the center of Saarinen’s architectural masterpiece (Concordia Theological Seminary’s campus) is Kramer Chapel. It sits in the middle of 192 acres. Our man-made lake gave its dirt so that Kramer could also be the highest point. I’m glad its there. Whether or not Saarinen had any theological reasoning for the [...]

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The Academy

Each year, Concordia Theological Seminary holds a two-week intense academy for high school aged young men that are interested in becoming a pastor. Christ Academy will celebrate its tenth year this summer (June 15-28). It may sound boring to some…but two weeks with other young men the same age - that are interested [...]

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Lutherans Sing

Kramer Chapel at Concordia Theological Seminary can seat about 600 -650 on a good day. There are times in the year that it is full to capacity, and there are times when only its Baptistry is full. But one thing is certain and true: there is always singing going on in that building. [...]

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