“I could not be more thrilled to bring the Theological Symposium back to campus for its 31st year,” said Erika Bennett, director of Continuing Education. “We have a great lineup of speakers, the LCMS Foundation-sponsored golf outing, a Seminary art exhibit and the annual Dr. Jack Dean Kingsbury lecture. In addition to the on-campus symposium, an online symposium experience also will be available for those who prefer to attend virtually.”
Thought-provoking plenaries and sectionals will help participants explore the possibilities of beauty for the life of the church and its witness in a world that still longs for redemption. Participants will discover how the arts can enrich ministry, inspire hope and surprise with joy.
Plenary speakers:
- Dr. David Schmitt [3] The Gregg H. Benidt Memorial Professor of Homiletics and Literature, Professor of Practical Theology and Chairman of the Department of Practical Theology, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
- James K. A. Smith [4] Award-winning author, editor of Image journal and Professor of Philosophy and the Gary and Henrietta Byker Chair in Applied Reformed Theology and Worldview at Calvin University
- Dr. Mark Mattes [5] Professor of Theology and Philosophy and Chair of the Department of Philosophy and Religion at Grand View University
- Dr. Dean Nadasdy [6] President Emeritus of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) Minnesota South District
Additional highlights include:
- Seminary art exhibit and reception
- Virtual new stained-glass windows chapel tour
- Sixth Annual Dr. Jack Dean Kingsbury Lecture in New Testament Theology with Dr. James W. Voelz [7], the Dr. Jack Dean Kingsbury Professor of New Testament Theology, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
Golf outing:
Participants are encouraged to arrive in St. Louis a day early for a golf outing [8] sponsored by the LCMS Foundation [8], Monday, Sept. 20. Space is limited for this free event and registration is required.
Registration and event information:
Early registration [1] is available for in-person ($140) and online ($100) through July 17. After that time, the registration fee increases to $160 for in-person and $120 for online participants. Meals are included for in-person participants. Registration closes Aug. 31.
The symposium will feature a custom mobile app and pre-registration for individual sessions. For more information and updates, visit csl.edu/symposium [2] or contact Continuing Education at 314-505-7286 or at ce@csl.edu [9].
About Concordia Seminary
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis provides Gospel-centered graduate-level theological education for pastors, missionaries, deaconesses, scholars and other leaders in the name of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) [10]. To learn more, visit csl.edu [11].