Serpents in the Classroom answers questions that teachers, pastors, and parents often ask themselves. Despite their best efforts, why do children so often reject the Christian faith? The answer is found in the theological presuppositions that undergird much of contemporary education. Though the educational establishment often presents its models as products drawn from evidence-based research that … Continue reading Serpents in the Classroom? Dr. Korcok’s New Book Opens Our Eyes to Contemporary Education
Dr. Korcok Guest Speaker on Ottawa Podcast
Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary exists to provide a voice of Lutheranism for the entire church. Sometimes faculty members deliver papers at conferences and conventions, and other times they lend their expertise to local congregations. This week Dr. Korcok was invited to join a podcast produced by St. Luke Lutheran Church in Ottawa called “To Everything … Continue reading Dr. Korcok Guest Speaker on Ottawa Podcast
Josephine Knoll Joins the Church Triumphant
The seminary community was saddened this week at the news of the passing of Josephine (Josie) Knoll. In addition to faithfully serving the Lord in her home congregation of Christ Lutheran in St. Catharines, she was active in the broader church through her work with the Lutheran Women's Missionary League. Josie generously supported Concordia Lutheran … Continue reading Josephine Knoll Joins the Church Triumphant
Use Giving Tuesday to Support Your Seminary
The “Black Friday” and “Cyber Monday” frenzies are all about accumulating the things of this world. Of course, we give thanks to God that He has so blessed us that we can enjoy the goodness of creation. But the world’s greatest need is not to get more stuff but to receive the precious Gospel of … Continue reading Use Giving Tuesday to Support Your Seminary
Remembrance Day and the Seminary
Two members of the seminary community participated in local Remembrance Day ceremonies. Both Albert Ho, a first-year seminarian, and Dr. Korcok are serving members of the Lincoln and Welland Regiment, where Albert is a 2nd lieutenant and Dr. Korcok is the regimental chaplain. On Thursday, together they laid wreaths at the cenotaph in Thorold: Albert … Continue reading Remembrance Day and the Seminary
Harvest Day 2021
MDiv Student Albert Ho In a 2019 press release it was announced that the Seminary Guild was “already looking forward to Guild Day 2020.” Little did anyone realize that, because of the pandemic, in 2020 both Guild Day and Harvest Day would have to be cancelled. What a joy it was that the Guild was able … Continue reading Harvest Day 2021
Sermon: Feast of St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist 2021
The following sermon was preached by Dr. Thomas Korcok in the seminary’s Martin Luther Chapel for the divine service in observance of the Feast of St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist, 21 September 2021. Caravaggio "The Calling of St. Matthew" 1600 What is the world to me? Well, for much of the time, quite a bit. … Continue reading Sermon: Feast of St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist 2021
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