Theological Symposium
34th Annual Theological Symposium
Sept. 17-18, 2024
Technology and the Church: Promise and Peril
Major technological advances are not for gamblers. They often fail to live up to their promises, but they never fail to deliver unintended consequences. There is, however, one sure thing: They will keep on coming. In the 21st century, AI, virtual reality, social media and medical breakthroughs are just some of the technological developments that offer both promise and peril.
The 34th Annual Theological Symposium will explore the opportunities and the challenges that contemporary technologies pose for the lives of individual Christians and for the entire church in life, witness and service. How can the latest technology be used in service to the church’s mission? What dangers do technological advances pose and how can the church mitigate risk? Attend our symposium and find out.
Registration coming soon.
Additional Continuing Education Opportunities
Faith and Writing Workshop
Concordia Seminary’s “Faith and Writing” workshop explores various forms of creative writing — starting a blog, creating a sermon or devotion, “traditional” forms of creative writing (story, nonfiction, drama, poetry) — and everything in between.
Lay Bible Institute
Calling lay people, students involved in homiletical education, pastors and others interested in the proclamation of the Gospel in today’s world: the Lay Bible Institute is for you!
Multiethnic Symposium
The Seminary’s annual Multiethnic Symposium brings together Lutherans and mission leaders of various ethnicities from across the country for workshops, discussions and worship.
Pre-Lenten Workshop
The Pre-Lenten Workshop includes sermon manuscripts, textual notes, orders of service for midweek services and also suggestions for the Sundays of Lent to help pastors in developing their own worship resources.
Workshop Series
Hosted by congregations across the country May through August, and led by Seminary faculty, these workshops offer an opportunity to delve deeply into topics ranging from the teachings of Martin Luther to pastoral tools, such as preaching, responding to conflict and teaching confirmation.