Catalog 2013-14 - Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary - WELS

Catalog for the 2013-2014 School YearContentsΕραυνατεταςγραφαςPurpose and Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Admissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Finances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Academic Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Curriculum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Continuing Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Student Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Graduate Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Correspondence Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34The four symbols depict the four divisions of instruction at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary. The SCROLL(top) represents Biblical Theology, the careful study of the Bible and what it says. THE CHURCH BUILTON A ROCK represents Historical Theology, the review of the struggles and triumphs of the gospel in thevisible Church throughout the New Testament era. The BOOK OF LOCI, or dogmatical formulations,represents Systematic Theology, the discipline of organizing and clearly presenting the teachings of the HolyScriptures. The CROSS and SHEPHERD’S CROOK represent Practical Theology, a thorough trainingin the skills needed for today’s ministry.2

General InformationHISTORYThe Theological Seminary of the Wisconsin Synod was formally opened in the fall of 1863 at Watertown, Wisconsin.Instruction in theology was initially given by Professor Edward Moldehnke, Ph.D., in the school building of St.Mark’s congregation. On September 14, 1865, the synod’s college, first known as “Wisconsin University” and then as“Northwestern University,” opened its doors, and for five years the seminary was operated in conjunction with it.In 1870 the students of the theological department were transferred to Concordia Seminary at St. Louis, Missouri,in accordance with an arrangement made with the Missouri Synod to conduct a seminary jointly.Eight years later the Wisconsin Synod reopened its own seminary, this time in Milwaukee, where it remained from1878 until 1893, though not always in the same quarters. It was housed first in private residences and later in a remodeledbuilding in Eimermann’s Park, now 13 th and Vine Streets.An important milestone in the synod’s history was reached in 1892 when a federation of the synods of Wisconsin,Minnesota, and Michigan was effected. Because of increased enrollment a new and larger seminary building waserected at 60th and Lloyd Streets in Wauwatosa and was dedicated in 1893.In 1929 the seminary’s present building complex was erected on an 80-acre site in the present city of Mequon, justoutside the west limits of the village of Thiensville, about 15 miles north of downtown Milwaukee.The following have in the past served on the faculty of Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary:Edward Moldehnke ............................1863-1866Adolph Hoenecke ...............................1866-18701878-1908Eugen Notz ..........................................1878-1902August L. Graebner ............................1878-1887Gottlieb A. Thiele ...............................1887-1900Reinhold Adelberg ..............................1897-1901John P. Koehler ................................... 1900-1929August Pieper ......................................1902-1941John Schaller ........................................1908-1920Hermann E. Meyer .............................1915-1920John P. Meyer ......................................1920-1964William Henkel ....................................1920-1929Gerhard Ruediger ...............................1921-1927Frederic Brenner ................................1929-1940Max Lehninger .....................................1929-1952August F. Zich ......................................1931-1939Paul W. Peters .....................................1939-1966Adalbert Schaller .................................1940-1952Edmund Reim ......................................1940-1957Carl J. Lawrenz ..................................... 1944-1982Hilton Oswald .....................................1945-1960Frederic E. Blume ...............................1952-1974Gerald O. Hoenecke .........................1952-1978Arthur P. Voss .....................................1954-1955Heinrich J. Vogel....................................1956-19824Martin Albrecht .....................................1962-1985Martin W. Lutz ...................................... 1966-1971Irwin J. Habeck .......................................1966-1984Siegbert W. Becker ..............................1969-1984Edward C. Fredrich ...............................1970-1991Joel C. Gerlach .......................................1971-1981Wayne D. Mueller ................................1984-1990Wilbert R. Gawrisch ............................1965-1993John C. Lawrenz ...................................2000-2004Mark G. Zarling ......................................1996-2007Ernst H. Wendland ................................1978-1986Paul E. Nitz .............................................1974-1997PAST PRESIDENTSEdward Moldehnke ..............................1863-1866Adolph Hoenecke ................................1866-18701878-1908John Schaller ..........................................1908-1920John P. Koehler .....................................1920-1929August Pieper ........................................1929-1937John P. Meyer ........................................1937-1953Edmund Reim ..........................................1953-1957Carl J. Lawrenz .......................................1957-1978Armin W. Schuetze ..............................1978-1985Armin J. Panning ...................................1985-1996David J. Valleskey ..................................1996-2004

BUILDINGSThe central seminary building complex resembles the architecture of the Wartburg, where Luther translated theNew Testament into German. The impressive seminary tower divides the building into two areas: the residence hall anddining hall lie to the west and administration-classroom building, chapel, and library to the east. The residence hall, consistingof eight units, can accommodate about 80 students. The dining hall contains the kitchen facilities and a dining areaseating approximately 150. In 2004-05 the chapel was renovated. The redesigned worship space now houses a baptismalfont, freestanding altar, and piano. It enjoys greatly enhanced technological capabilities. It also allows for flexible seating.The chancel windows, reredos, and lectern from the previous chapel have been preserved in a preaching classroom.The administration-classroom wing contains the offices of the president, vice president, dean of students, dean ofchapel, and the director of the Pastoral Studies Institute, the business office, and five classrooms. Attached to this wingof the building are the chapel and the library. Three additional classrooms and the synodical archives are located inthe area beneath the chapel. The mission advancement offices are located on the west side of the arch, opposite theadministration-classroom wing.An auditorium-gymnasium with a seating capacity of 1200 was constructed in 1986. This building provides facilitiesfor interscholastic and intramural sports. It also houses a racquetball court and a weight room equipped with free andmachine weights and other fitness apparatus. Outdoor recreational facilities include a softball diamond, a soccer field,and a tennis court.The library building was constructed in 1968, and in 1997 an on-line catalog was completed. The catalog is also onthe Internet via the seminary’s website at www.wls.wels.net. The building also contains office and workshop space, afaculty room, private study rooms, and a multipurpose assembly room.Numbering over 60,000 volumes at present, the library’s collection of books and periodicals has grown slowly butsteadily with the aid of a modest annual synodical subsidy and a number of generous gifts and bequests. The libraryprovides bibliographic services not only to students and faculty, but also to pastors, teachers, and lay people throughoutthe synod.5

AdministrationGOVERNING BOARDPastor Thomas A. Westra, Chairman (2017) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fairfield, OHPastor Jonathan Balge, Vice Chairman (2018) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Milwaukee, WIMr. Philip F. Becker (2014) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bedford, NHPastor Eric S. Hartzell (2014) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Georgetown, TXPastor John H. Dolan (2016) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eden Prairie, MNMr. Gerald E. Zimpelmann (2016) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Eagle River, WITeacher Michael A. Hein (2016) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saginaw, MIDr. Arthur A. Eggert (2018) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Madison, WIProfessor Paul O. Wendland (advisory) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mequon, WIPresident, Wisconsin Lutheran SeminaryPastor Paul T. Prange (advisory). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Burlington, WIAdministrator, Board for Ministerial EducationPastor David N. Rutschow (advisory) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Downers Grove, ILPresident, Southeastern Wisconsin DistrictPastor Mark G. Schroeder (advisory) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Watertown, WIPresident, Wisconsin Ev. Lutheran SynodCOMMITTEES OF THE BOARDExecutive: Pastor Thomas Westra, Pastor Jonathan Balge, Philip BeckerFiscal and Property: Gerald Zimpelmann, Pastor Thomas WestraStudent Life: Pastor Eric Hartzell, Teacher Michael HeinFaculty and Academic Affairs: Arthur Eggert, Pastor John DolanMission Advancement: Pastor Jonathan Balge, Philip BeckerADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERSProf. Paul O. Wendland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PresidentProf. Forrest L. Bivens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vice President, Financial Aid OfficerProf. John M. Brenner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dean of Students, Recruitment OfficerProf. Paul E. Zell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Academic DeanProf. Richard L. Gurgel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Continuing EducationProf. John D. Schuetze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Campus Counselor, RegistrarProf. Bill J. Tackmier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SecretaryProf. John P. Hartwig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Library DirectorProf. John F. Brug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Managing Editor, Wisconsin Lutheran QuarterlyProf. James P. Tiefel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dean of Chapel, Director of Student Field ServicesProf. E. Allen Sorum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Director of Pastoral Studies InstituteProf. Kenneth A. Cherney, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . World Mission Seminary ProfessorSUPPORT STAFFLeah Leyrer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Administrative Assistant to the PresidentDiane Heisler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Faculty SecretaryBrian Treichel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Business Manager and TreasurerCarol Puglisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accounting Director6

Kevin Keller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Director of Mission AdvancementLori Guse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Relations CoordinatorSue Holtz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Technology Integration and Support DirectorJeff Mitchell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Technology Services CoordinatorCurtis Wenthur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Buildings & Grounds DirectorJim Volz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Campus Grounds SupervisorTed Saxe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maintenance SupervisorLinda Wenthur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Campus GroundsJoanne Vandeventer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Food Service DirectorKathy Gehrke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Food ServiceClassie Rose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Food ServiceKim Dondlinger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Food ServiceJessica Veldre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Food ServiceCatherine Zell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Administrative Assistant in the LibraryBrenda Tiefel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Administrative Assistant in the LibraryFACULTYPaul O. Wendland (2001) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New TestamentJohn F. Brug (1983) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Systematic Theology, Old TestamentJames P. Tiefel (1985) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Worship, HomileticsJohn M. Brenner (1991) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Church History, Systematic TheologyForrest L. Bivens (1993) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Systematic Theology, Old TestamentJohn P. Hartwig (1995) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Homiletics, GermanJohn D. Schuetze (1997) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Systematic Theology, Pastoral TheologyJames F. Korthals (1997) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Church History, HomileticsDaniel P. Leyrer (1998) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New Testament, Pastoral TheologyRichard L. Gurgel (1999) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HomileticsPaul E. Zell (2002) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New Testament, HomileticsE. Allen Sorum (2004) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Missiology, New TestamentStephen H. Geiger (2005) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Testament, EducationKenneth A. Cherney, Jr. (2006) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Old Testament, Systematic TheologyMichael J. Quandt (2007) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Education, Old TestamentBill J. Tackmier (2010) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Old Testament, HomileticsJoel D. Otto (2011) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Church History, EducationPROFESSORS EMERITIArmin W. Schuetze (1958-1990)John C. Jeske (1969-1995)Martin O. Westerhaus (1972-1995)Harold R. Johne (1986-1998)Leroy A. Dobberstein (1982-1999)Armin J. Panning (1975-2001)Richard D. Balge (1971-2002)David P. Kuske (1973-2003)David J. Valleskey (1984-2004)Alan H. Siggelkow (1991-2010)James J. Westendorf (1982-2011)7

STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE FACULTYCatalog:Continuing Education:Curriculum & Instruction:Educational Resources & Technology:Pastoral Studies Institute:Preach the Gospel:Recruitment:Scholarship & Financial Aid:Special Events & Lecture:Student Field Services:Tackmier,* LeyrerGurgel, Bivens, QuandtZell, Brug, Korthals, Leyrer, Quandt, Schuetze,Hartwig, Cherney, Geiger, Gurgel, SorumWendland, Korthals, Schuetze, Sorum, Cherney**Geiger, Hartwig, Korthals, OttoTackmier, Otto, BrennerBivens, Brenner, Geiger, Gurgel, SorumTiefel, Otto, Quandt, TackmierLeyrer, Wendland, Brenner, Tiefel*First named is chairman**Name in italics indicates advisory member; president is advisory to all committeesDEPARTMENT CHAIRMENEducation:Historical Theology:New Testament:Old Testament:Pastoral Theology:Systematic Theology:Worship:QuandtBrennerLeyrerBivensSchuetzeBrugTackmier8

Academic PoliciesACADEMIC RECORDThe seminary’s grading policy is based on the conviction that a considerable variety and range of gifts find a place inthe public ministry of the church, that almost without exception all of its students already possess such gifts, and that theemphasis in seminary training should therefore be placed on each individual student’s faithful use of his particular gifts andtalents. To help each student assess how he is using his gifts and talents, the seminary issues academic reports and distributesthem shortly after the end of each semester.Students are advised upon enrolling at the seminary that their academic grades for the various courses of each semesterof seminary work are kept on record by the registrar in the event a student requires a transcript for prospective employers,scholarship applications, or future graduate study. These records also provide the objective basis on which predicates aredetermined.The school year is divided into two semesters of about 80 days each. The student’s academic record is kept on thebasis of this semester system.GRADES AND RATINGThe grades entered into the school records are to be understood as follows:A+ 99-100 Outstanding (4.33 grade points per hour)A 95-98 Excellent (4.00 grade points)A- 93-94 Very Good (3.67 grade points)B+ 91-92 Above average (3.33 grade points)B 87-90 Average (3.00 grade points)B- 85-86 Fair (2.67 grade points)C+ 83-84 Below average (2.33 grade points)C 79-82 Poor (2.00 grade points)C- 77-78 Marginal (1.67 grade point)D+ 75-76 Unsatisfactory, and significant remedial work is needed to receive credit for the course(1.33 grade points)D 72-74 Unsatisfactory, and significant remedial work is needed to receive credit for the course(1.00 grade points)D- 70-71 Unsatisfactory, and significant remedial work is needed to receive credit for the course(0.67 grade points)F Below 70 Failure; course must be repeatedI Incomplete Temporary grade granted upon request for a cogent reason to a studentwho has work that is incomplete; grade may be lowered if work is notcompleted at the time agreed on when the student requested this grade;any incomplete becomes an F at the end of the following semester.11

ENROLLING IN OTHER SCHOOLSThe seminary does not permit students to enroll in courses at other institutions during the regular school year.The faculty may grant a one-year leave of absence, preferably after his vicar year, to a student who wishes to pursue anapproved course of study elsewhere.TRANSCRIPTSA transcript of credits will be issued to former students upon request to the registrar. There will be no charge fora student’s first transcript, but a fee of five dollars is specified for each subsequent transcript.Requests for transcripts should be made at least two weeks in advance of the date when they are needed.GRADUATION AND ASSIGNMENT OF CALLSParticipation in the graduation service is extended to students who have satisfactorily completed the prescribedcourse of study and find themselves in confessional agreement with the public doctrine of the Wisconsin EvangelicalLutheran Synod.The call into the pastoral ministry is issued through the Assignment Committee of the Wisconsin Evangelical LutheranSynod.12

CurriculumGENERAL PRINCIPLESAll training at the seminary is carried out in the light of the gospel under the full authority of the Holy Scriptures asthe inspired and inerrant Word of God. All teaching is carried out in conscious harmony with the Lutheran Confessionsas the correct understanding of the Bible’s message. To accomplish these goals the seminary includes courses on a varietyof biblical and theological subjects. The curriculum that follows comprises requirements for a master of divinity (M.Div.)degree. Our M.Div. degree program is approved for U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs benefits.THEOLOGICAL INTRODUCTIONBiblical Hermeneutics – As an introduction to New Testament studies a course is given in hermeneutics, includingthe grammar of the Greek New Testament and textual criticism. The study of hermeneutics teaches the principlesgoverning genuinely Christian interpretation of the Scriptures in their original languages. In the study of New Testamentgrammar the student reviews the characteristics of Hellenistic and New Testament Greek, particularly as distinguishedfrom classical Greek. The student learns the basic principles of textual criticism so as to be able to use the critical textprofitably. The text used in the textual criticism course is that of the United Bible Societies, although for New Testamentwork in general both the United Bible Societies editions and the Nestle-Aland editions are used. The critical Hebrewtext of the Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia is used in all Old Testament exegesis courses.NT1010*Hermeneutics1st semester 4** hours Zell* Courses numbered 1000-1999 are given for juniors (first year students); 2000-2999 for middlers (second year students);3000-3999 for seniors.** These figures represent the number of credit hours. Classes are conducted Monday through Friday, five periods perday, beginning at 7:30 a.m. The length of a regular class period is fifty minutes.Advanced Hebrew – Incoming students enjoy a solid elementary foundation in the use of biblical Hebrew, and ourdesire is to help them develop into capable Old Testament exegetes. In order to provide a bridge between their collegiateHebrew studies and the Old Testament courses at the seminary, we offer this course which includes: 1) a comprehensivereview of Hebrew grammar; 2) a special emphasis on laying a foundation for good reading by developing oral/aural skillsand by building a working vocabulary; and 3) directed reading especially of Old Testament prose.OT1003Advanced Hebrew1st semester 1 hour CherneyBIBLICAL THEOLOGYBiblical Exegesis – Thorough, intensive, and reverent study of the Holy Scriptures is the very heart of our seminarytraining. No one can be a God-pleasing public witness of Christ unless with a believing heart he understands the messagewhich our God and Savior has called us to proclaim to a world of sinners.Certain books of the Bible are taught with special thoroughness in exegetical courses. In this study individual wordsand phrases, as well as literary structure, are examined on the basis of the original Hebrew and Greek texts. Intensivelanguage study during his college training has prepared the seminary student for this work. An exegetical study of bothan Old and a New Testament book is given in each of the three seminary years in the classroom.13

OT1001Genesis I1st semester 3 hours QuandtOT1002Genesis II2nd semester 3 hours QuandtOT2001Selected Psalms I1st semester 2 hours BrugOT2002Selected Psalms II2nd semester 2 hours BrugOT3001 Isaiah 40-661st semester 3 hours CherneyNT1011Galatians2nd semester 3 hours LeyrerNT2011Ephesians2nd semester 3 hours ZellNT3011 Romans 1-82nd semester 3 hours Leyrer, WendlandBiblical Isagogics – Those books of the Bible that are not studied exegetically either at the seminary or during thestudent’s college years are covered in a more cursory manner. This is done in the courses in Old and New Testamentintroduction (Isagogics). Here emphasis is on becoming acquainted with the content and line of thought of the biblicalbooks as well as the content of each chapter. The courses also cover what is known about the inspired writers and thetime and circumstances of writing.NT1018New Testament Isagogics I1st semester 5 hours Leyrer, GeigerNT1019New Testament Isagogics II2nd semester 4 hours Geiger, SorumOT2004Old Testament Isagogics I1st semester 5 hours Bivens, BrugOT3004Old Testament Isagogics II2nd semester 5 hours BivensHISTORICAL THEOLOGYChurch History – Courses in church history are given during each of the three academic years. Entrance requirementsinclude a thorough knowledge of world history. At the seminary students are guided to see how our God and Saviorhas ruled in grace and judgment through all of world history from our Lord’s ascension to the present time. Coursesstress that our God has made everything serve his one great purpose of gathering his church of believers from amongall nations through the gospel.Students learn to recognize how the erroneous thoughts and sinful actions of men have been constantly at work incorrupting God’s message of law and gospel and thus hindering the building of Christ’s church. At the same time God inhis might and mercy has continued to raise up staunch confessors to expose human error and to restore and preservethe pure proclamation of his saving Word.The study of church history alerts the student to the subtle inroads of error and confirms him in a joyful appreciationof the gospel as the one power of God for salvation.14

Courses in the Lutheran Confessions aim to give the student a thorough understanding of the doctrinal contentof the various confessional writings and to help him recognize that they do indeed present the truths of Scripture. Thecourses emphasize the historical background that led to the writing of each confession. Students learn the importanceand purpose of confessions in general, as well as the meaning and significance of confessional subscription. The EcumenicalCreeds and the Smalcald Articles are included in the courses of Martin Luther College and are prerequisites for seminarywork. Luther’s catechisms receive attention in the catechetical courses.CH1038Augsburg Confession and the Apology2nd semester 3 hours BrennerCH1033From Pentecost to Pre-Reformation1st semester 5 hours OttoCH2031The Reformation Era2nd semester 4 hours KorthalsCH3031Modern Christianity1st semester 4 hours Brenner/KorthalsCH3038Formula of Concord1st semester 2 hours OttoSYSTEMATIC THEOLOGYDoctrines of the Lutheran Church (Dogmatics) – Students study the doctrines of Holy Scripture for foursemesters in their middler and senior years. Classes meet five times a week, except for the first semester of the middleryear when the class meets four times per week. The various teachings of the Bible are presented and discussed. Thesecourses help the student gain a thorough knowledge of the whole will of God for Christian faith and life. The doctrinesof the Lutheran Church as set forth in the Lutheran Confessions are examined in the light of Scripture to strengthen thestudent’s conviction that they are in fact drawn from the Bible. This intensive two-year study of Christian doctrine aimsto give those who are preparing to become public ministers of the gospel a clear and comprehensive understanding ofthe truths of God’s Word. This will enable them to preach and teach with the assurance, “This is what the Lord says.”The class discussions follow notes prepared by the dogmatics department. Students write several papers on topics oftheir choice. Latin, German, and Spanish electives that meet the seminary non-biblical language requirement are offeredduring the first semester of the middler year. Opportunities are provided for German, Latin, and Spanish research.ST2021Theology and Anthropology I1st semester 4 hours Bivens, Brug/BrennerST2022Anthropology II and Christology2nd semester 5 hours Bivens, BrennerST4223Middler Theological German1st semester 1 hour HartwigST4224Middler Theological Latin1st semester 1 hour BrugST4225Middler Theological Spanish1st semester 1 hour CherneyST3021Soteriology I1st semester 5 hours SchuetzeST3022Soteriology II, Eschatology2nd semester 5 hours Schuetze15

PT3041Pastoral Counseling1st semester 2 hours SchuetzePT3042Theology and Practice of Evangelism2nd semester 1.5 hours LeyrerPT3043Pastoral Leadership2nd semester 1.5 hours SorumChristian Education – The seminary aims to produce pastoral candidates who are able to seize the numerousteaching and learning opportunities present in public ministry. The course in the junior year lays a foundation by teachingthe principles and methods which are basic to Christian education at any level (child, youth, adult).In the middler year students learn to apply these principles and methods as they prepare catechism lessons and youthand adult Bible classes. Students are also involved in supervised classroom teaching of catechism lessons in a Lutheranelementary school.In the senior year the emphasis is on developing and administering a comprehensive program of education in thecongregation. One portion of the course concentrates on the program for adult education; the other focuses on theeducational program for children and youth. In addition, the use of various technological applications is demonstratedand evaluated.ED1061Principles of Christian Education2nd semester 2 hours QuandtED2061Methods in Christian Education1st semester 4 hours Geiger, QuandtED3061Educational Programs for Children, Youth, & Adults2nd semester 3 hours Otto, QuandtSenior Thesis – The seminary aims to produce pastoral candidates who are able to seize the opportunities forlearning that will be all around them in the ministry. One opportunity to develop such skills is the thesis to be completedby each student during his senior year.The subject matter for the thesis is chosen by the student in consultation with an advisor selected from the faculty.He may work in a “theoretical” area of the curriculum; for example, he may write a thesis on a challenging issue ofNew Testament interpretation. Or he may choose a “practical” area of the curriculum; for example, he may work witha congregation to develop a training program for evangelism callers.The thesis allows the student to pursue a limited concentration within the regular curriculm in an area that matcheshis gifts and interests. In addition, it provides an opportunity for him to further develop independent study skillsthat will be useful for years to come.Work on the thesis is done over the course of both semesters. Three credits are awarded upon its completionduring the second semester.TH33001st & 2nd semesterSenior Thesis3 hoursField Training – An Early Field Training (EFT) program during their junior and middler years gives students a modestamount of practical experience under the guidance of pastors in the Milwaukee metropolitan area.After completing the middler year, all students are obligated to a full year of training as vicars in a congregation. Thistraining is a part of the seminary curriculum and is administered under the supervision of the local pastor in collaborationwith the seminary.17

Continuing EducationCONTINUING EDUCATION (GROW IN GRACE)The seminary has long been entrusted with the dual task of preparing students for the pastoral ministry as well asassisting called workers – especially pastors – in continuing to grow spiritually and professionally throughout their ministries.In order to strengthen that continuing education effort, in the summer of 2010 the seminary established Grow inGrace: The Institute for Continuing Education. The institute seeks to partner with called workers in the lifelong pursuitof spiritual and professional growth. The work of the institute involves providing opportunities, resources, and encouragementfor more informal, individual, and group study (study groups, circuits, conferences) as well as providing opportunitieson campus, off campus, and online to pursue more formal growth (for-credit courses, degrees). Grow in Grace also offersan initiative, called Pastor Partners, which provides mentoring for new pastors, (eventually) coaching for experienced pastors,and retreats for pastors and wives at key ministry milestones.In the area of more informal growth, the institute has established a web site (www.wlsce.net) to share ideas and resourcesfor study and growth. This information changes periodically to highlight different things pertaining to continuingeducation, e.g., activity in a specific circuit or conference, pertinent reading material, etc. Professors also travel to makepresentations (Pastors Institutes) at circuits and conferences around the synod. A complete listing of scheduled and availablepresentations can be found on the Grow in Grace web site.In the area of more formal growth, Grow in Grace coordinates the continuing education degree programs of the seminarythat are made available for the theological and professional growth of all those who are active in the public ministryof WELS and our sister church bodies of the Confessional Evangelical Lutheran Conference.There are three different degrees currently offered. Pastors may enroll in the Master of Sacred Theology (STM) programor the Master of Pastoral Theology (MPT) program. The Master of Arts in Religion (MAR) program is open to allteachers and staff ministers.A Master of Sacred Theology degree can be earned in any of the four theological disciplines (exegetical theology, historicaltheology, systematic theology, and practical theology). A Master of Arts in Religion degree can be earned in one ofthree disciplines (historical theology, systematic theology, and practical theology). A Master of Pastoral Theology degreeallows the candidate to do a majority of the work toward earning this degree in his own parish. Each of these degreesrequires 45 hours of credit. Credits are earned in different ways depending on the degree. More specific information onall degree requirements can be found on the Grow in Grace web site (www.wlsce.net).For the degree programs, on-campus courses lasting one, two, and three weeks are offered during the seminary’s annualsummer quarter. More and more courses are being developed for the two-week Winterim session, as well as foronline offerings and for satellite gatherings at locations around the country. A complete schedule of courses is listed onthe Grow in Grace web site. Those interested in organizing for-credit courses in their area can also request a coursethrough the web site.Any questions about continuing education through Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary can be submitted through the Growin Grace web site. They can also be directed to the seminary’s director of continuing education, Professor Rich Gurgel,by email (gurgelr@wls.wels.net) or phone (262-242-8181).19

Student LifeNEW STUDENT ORIENTATIONNew students are introduced to the seminary and its policies in an orientation session that takes place on the daybefore classes begin. The dean of students organizes the orientation and sets the agenda. Students are welcomed tothe seminary by the president. The financial aid officer presents pertinent information on the assistance program atthe seminary. The director of early field training explains the program and its requirements. The dean of studentsintroduces the advisor system and explains the materials in the student handbook.HOUSINGAll unmarried students are required to live in the dormitory unless their parental homes are in the immediatevicinity. Each dormitory resident is provided with a desk, chair, shelves for books, closet space, bed, and mattress foruse during his stay. Each dorm section lounge is furnished with a couch and chair, a television set, and a refrigerator.Noon meals are offered to off-campus students. Off-campus students who carry their own lunch are also encouragedto join the student body at the noon meal in the dining room.FACULTY ADVISORSEach student is assigned a faculty advisor at the beginning of the student’s first year at the seminary. Under normalconditions the student has the same advisor throughout his time of enrollment. The faculty advisor meets with his studentsperiodically. Additional consultations may be initiated either by the student or the advisor at any time as needed.During the vicar year the faculty advisor is in contact with both the student and the student’s supervising pastor.CAMPUS WORSHIPBecause the seminary believes that Christian faith and life are strengthened by and expressed in public worship, opportunitiesfor worship are offered every morning during the school year, on most evenings, and on festivals and specialoccasions. Most services are held in the chapel, part of the original campus complex but extensively renovated throughprivate gifts during the 2004-05 school year. Designed for about 200 worshipers, the chapel has flexible seating andchancel areas that enable it to serve a variety of worship experiences. The room also holds a 25-rank Martin Ott pipeorgan, dedicated in 1991, and a Yamaha grand piano.The seminary’s dean of chapel oversees the campus worship life and is assisted by a committee of seniors and astudent sacristan. Students and members of the faculty preside at regular morning and evening services. Students andfaculty also serve as organists, instrumentalists, cantors, and members of several chapel choirs. Many of the festivals ofthe Christian year are celebrated in full-length services in which faculty members are invited to preach.SEMINARY CHORUSBy its public concerts and appearances the Seminary Chorus represents the seminary in the synod and seeks to seta standard for confessional church music.Membership in the chorus is open to all students without audition. The seminary’s dean of chapel serves as thedirector of the chorus. Several rehearsals are held each week. The group presents its annual Christmas concert intwo performances on the second Sunday in December and a graduation concert on the evening before the seminary’sgraduation service. In addition to appearances on campus and at local congregations, the chorus carries out annualchoir tours in the various districts of the synod.20

MISSION AND MINISTRY SEMINARA Mission and Ministry Seminar is held annually during the Epiphany season. This three-day seminar is intended toinspire the students for future ministry and to familiarize them with the various functions of WELS, including the servicesit offers the parish pastor.The areas of ministry of the synod—congregational and ministry support group, home missions, and world missions—areinvited to make presentations and conduct workshops on the seminary campus during the three days of theseminar. Under the direction of the area of ministry administrators, various commissions and para-synodical groups alsoset up displays for the students’ perusal. The senior class participates in the planning and administration of the seminar.STUDENT MARRIAGESSince the seminary desires to counsel students before marriage, all students who contemplate marriage (includingvicars, those in emergency service, and those on leave of absence) are expected to consult with the dean of students. Inaddition, WLS hosts a special seminar on marriage and ministry for all seniors.Since the seminary cannot assume responsibility for the housing and support of married students and their families,the student who contemplates marriage is asked to demonstrate that he has worked out a responsible plan for financialstability. No one can anticipate every emergency which might arise, but students who contemplate marriage are encouragedto include provision for unforeseen expenses in their financial planning.Although the seminary recognizes that family obligations and emergencies will occasionally preempt a married student’stime and energies, students who contemplate marriage are cautioned to remember that a consistent pattern ofallowing family responsibilities to hamper the discharge of student responsibility will harm their preparation for theministry and may establish a dangerous pattern for their future work.Students who plan to marry before registering at the seminary are expected to seek the counsel of the campus pastorat the pre-seminary college.SEM GEMS“Sem Gems” is the name of the seminary’s organization for seminary wives and fiancées. It meets several times ayear and provides opportunity for Christian fellowship, instruction, information sharing, and mutual encouragement forthose who will soon be living in a parsonage.A committee consisting of student and faculty wives sets up a schedule of topics for the year. These topics focus forthe most part on seminary wives’ future role as pastors’ wives. They are taught by seminary professors and their wivesas well as local pastors and their wives.FOOD BANKThe married students operate a food bank through which food and other staples donated by individuals and congregationsare distributed on an equitable basis to all married students who have need of them.STUDENT GOVERNMENTIn view of the maturity that can be presupposed in seminary students, the affairs of the dormitory are predominantlyregulated by the students themselves with a minimum of consultation with the dean of students. The same policy appliesin all areas of student life. The seminary endeavors to stimulate in the student body a sense of responsibility forcarrying out its own encouragement and admonition. For consultation with the dean the student body elects a studentcouncil consisting of the student body president and representatives from each class. The students also elect a missions21

secretary who receives and disburses their weekly mission offerings. These offerings are designated by the students forspecial projects.The principal forum for exchange of views and expression of opinion in the student body is the cafeteria assembly atthe noon meal. In order to involve a greater number of students in this process, married students are encouraged to jointhe student body at the noon meal, either purchasing the dinner or bringing their own lunches.SYNODICAL PERIODICALSThe seminary encourages all students to become acquainted with the periodicals of the Wisconsin Evangelical LutheranSynod. For all enrolled students subscriptions to the Wisconsin Lutheran Quarterly and Forward in Christ are includedin the registration fee. This registration fee, paid during each of the three years a student is in residence at the seminary,also provides him with a subscription to the Wisconsin Lutheran Quarterly while he is serving his vicar year.COMPUTER NETWORKThe campus computer network provides student access to the library, the Internet, the seminary’s online coursemanagement system (SeminaryOnline), and email. Classrooms are equipped with presentation technology for sharingcomputer-generated materials with the class. There is wireless access to the network in the classroom building and thedormitory. Two computer labs with three computers each are in the dormitory. There is a computer lab in the librarywith four computers and equipment for scanning and for burning CDs and DVDs.Every entering junior is required to own a laptop computer that meets certain minimum performance standards andconnects to our campus network and the Internet. Current recommended minimum hardware includes:• Pentium 4 1 GHz (or AMD equivalent-1.3 GHz or higher)• 1 GB RAM (2GB for Windows 7 & Vista)• Windows XP SP3• DVD drive• 12 GB hard drive space on local drive (may require additional space depending on your library).• 1024x600 display• 256 MB DirectX 9 graphics device• Internet connection required for activation & updates(Please note that these are the MINIMUM requirements for running Logos Bible Software. Most students have much faster systemswith much more RAM and larger hard drives.)Along with this computer hardware, students are required to have the following software programs for personal andclassroom applications:• Microsoft Office (2000 Pro or higher)• Logos Bible software• Antivirus and anti-spyware softwareEnrolled students are able to purchase the Logos products at a discount through Logos.22

BUILDING A PERSONAL LIBRARYWhile at the seminary, students will want to begin acquiring a personal library of the basic theological books neededby a pastor in the parish ministry. The book expenses of the individual student will vary, but a minimum cost of $500 peryear may be expected. Books may be purchased through the seminary bookstore.BOOKSTOREThe seminary bookstore is a cooperative owned and operated by the student body. The supplies are offered on aminimum margin of profit from which a student manager chosen by the student body receives partial commission. Theseminary business office oversees the financial operation of the bookstore.HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAMThe seminary does not offer a health insurance program of its own. Students are strongly encouraged to obtainhealth insurance either through their parents or on their own. The vicar program provides health insurance during thevicar year.ATHLETICSThe seminary does not sponsor an organized athletic program. Nevertheless, an excellent athletic facility is availablefor student use. It includes basketball courts, a racquetball court, and a weight-lifting room with both free and machineweights as well as cardiovascular equipment. A portion of the campus has been groomed for softball and soccer. Studentselect an athletic director who organizes and supervises interscholastic and intramural competition in soccer, basketball,racquetball, tennis, golf, volleyball, and softball.STUDENT EMPLOYMENTPermission to accept regular employment is granted to students, provided this employment will not interfere withtheir studies and is undertaken with the knowledge and approval of the seminary administration. The total number ofwork hours per week should not exceed 20. The place and the conditions of employment should be reported to thepresident on forms provided for this purpose. The reports are subject to his approval.REGISTRATION OF STUDENT AUTOMOBILESOwnership and operation of automobiles by students involves certain obligations: adequate insurance must be carriedfor public liability (personal and property damage), and a parking fee is included in the all-student general registrationfee.23

Enrollment 2012-13SENIORSAcosta, LuisBabinec, Daniel R.Biebert, Samuel L.Bishop, Joshua P.Bitter, Lucas F.Burmeister, Kyle L.Cherney, Ethan C.Dowling, Keegan J.Ewald, Andrew G.Free, Caleb K.Gawel, W. Joseph, IVGrundmeier, Jeffrey O.Headrick, Ian E.Hein, Gregory W.Herold, Daniel D.Hoff, Jacob M.Janke, Joshua P.Johnston, Daniel J.Kehl, Jonathan J.Kimmel, Matthew D.Metzger, Peter S. A.Meyer, Andrew D.Nass, Nathan C.Pudlo, Zachary J.Reeder, Kent A.Reichert, Mark D.Scharf, Matthew W.Scheuerlein, Seth A.Schneider, Michael W.Scott, Jacob V.Semrow, Brian A.Snyder, Bradley J.Thompson, Luke G.Walther, Peter J.Westra, Mark A.Zarling, Joshua M.Zastrow, Nathan G.Total = 37Milwaukee, WIMequon, WINeillsville, WIPort Orchard, WARochester, MNMuskegon, MIMequon, WIBenton Harbor, MIBurton, MIMukwonago, WIMidland, MIHouston, TXManitowoc, WISlinger, WIEagan, MNLivonia, MISioux Falls, SDLecanto, FLMilwaukee, WISwartz Creek, MIGladwin, MITomah, WINew Ulm, MNBelleville, WIMenomonie, WIHartland, WIHot Springs Village, ARThiensville, WISalina, KSBeaver Dam, WINew Berlin, WISaginaw, MIMilwaukee, WIJackson, WIFairfield, OHNew Ulm, MNMayville, WIMIDDLERSApt, Stephen P.Brenner, Nathanael J.Cherney, Isaac P.Cook, Kendall R.Crass, Isaac M.Drake, Jeffery J. (a)Duve, Aaron C.Ehlers, Benjamin P.Flitter, Thadeus H.Groth, Brock D.Haag, Jacob S.Halter, Ryan C.Hunter, Philip M.Hussman, Andrew J.Jensen, Aaron M.Johns, Christopher W.Kahrs, Mark S.King, William R.Kirschbaum, AllenKolander, Ryan D.Kreuziger, Clinton J.Krueger, Paul M.Loersch, Nathan F.Marggraf, Daniel P.Matthies, Timothy J.Mueller, Matthew R.Pilarski, Adam R.Roecker, James D.Rothe, Matthew D.Sankey, Joel E. (b)Schmudlach, Benjamin S.Schultz, Joshua S.Steenbock, Benjamin D.Voss, Aaron M.Williams, Jason M.Zuberbier, Benjamin K.(a) Re-enrolled 1/7/13(b) Discontinued 12/21/12Crete, ILMequon, WIMequon, WISebewaing, MIWatertown, WIRedding, CASaginaw, MIVernon, CTGroton, SDMilwaukee, WIFond du Lac, WIHastings, MNMiddleton, WIWildomar, CAIxonia, WICrete, ILClatonia, NESt. Paul, MNPrairie du Sac, WIBrookfield, WIGlendale, WIMidland, MIWatertown, WIDelano, MNLake Mills, WIWatertown, WIPortland, ORSaginaw, MINew Berlin, WIWaupun, WIDowners Grove, ILAntioch, ILCasa Grande, AZWilliamston, MIMilwaukee, WIFond du Lac, WITotal = 3624

JUNIORSAlford, Garrett F.Buschkopf, Andrew C.Dunn, William H. (a)Elmquist, Paul A. (b)Fletcher, Chuqee B.Franzo, Andrew C.Free, Jason D.Gerlach, Andrew J. (c)Harter, Lloyd D.Hauch, Cody A.Heise, Justin W.Janke, Peter J.Kolander, Paul H.Laude, Bryant D.Ledermann, Gunnar R.Liebenow, Jason W.Lindloff, Joseph M.Loescher, Andrew W. (d)Patoka, Timothy L.Paustian, John M.Pelischek, Steven H.Pomije, Justin A.Rothe, Jacob M.Schmiege, Caleb J.Schultz, Caleb K.Schulz, Aaron M.Shandor, Joshua J.Sitzman, Gregory M.Slaughter, Daniel J.Stuebs, Andrew D.Stuedemann, Aaron I.Swanson, Mark D.W.Warnecke, Darin R.Wells, Peter J.Wetzel, Kurtis, J.Wilde, Paul M.Wordell, Nathan A.Zietlow, Benjamin D.Mequon, WIMilwaukee, WILoveland, COTacoma, WAMilwaukee, WITraverse City, MIRapid City, SDElm Grove, WILa Crosse, WISt. Clair, MNDe Pere, WIWatertown, SDBrookfield, WIWakarusa, KSPlymouth, CAWashington, MISaginaw, MIJackson, WIStafford, VAWest Bend, WIFort Atkinson, WINew Prague, MNWatertown, WIMadison, WISan Diego, CAWest Bend, WIMilwaukee, WIHubertus, WIMesa, AZViroqua, WIShawano, WIVancouver, WAWatertown, WIMenomonee Falls, WIKewaskum, WIBristol, WIKenosha, WIMontello, WIVICARSBartelt, Derek C.Behm, Neal C.Birkholz, Neil P.Buch, Nathan M. (a)Buchner, Nathaniel R.Buelow, Titus I.Chartrand, Evan S.Fields, John T.Gran, Justin H.Moldenhauer, Nathan D.Pappenfuss, Samuel E.GraceFalls Church, VASt. PaulColumbus, OHAbiding GraceCovington, GASt. MatthewJanesville, WILiving WordJohnston City, TNMt. ZionMissoula, MTFaithSharpsburg, GAMountain of the LordRib Mountain, WILord of LifeThornton, COHopeToronto, Ontario, CanadaImmanuelFindlay, OH(a) Re-enrolled 1/7/13(b) Discontinued 1/18/13(c) Discontinued 1/18/13(d) Discontinued 1/18/13Total = 3825

Raasch, John T.Reichel, Benjamin D.Rose, Frank A.Rosenow, Timothy D.Schreiner, Troy R.Shinnick, Tyler J.Starr, R. David (b)Waldschmidt, Steven L.Walther, Nathaniel F.Workentine, Benjamin P.Wosje, Jeremy D. (c)Wrobel, Brian L.Water of LifeLas Vegas, NVCross of LifeMississauga, Ontario, CanadaBeautiful SaviorCollege Station, TXResurrectionVerona, WIBeautiful SaviorSummerville, SCOur SaviorBrookings, SDShepherd of the MountainsReno, NVBeautiful SaviorGrove City, OHImmanuelSalem, ORHoly WordAustin, TXPeaceKokomo, INGethsemaneOmaha, NE(a) Re-assigned to St. Paul, Howards Grove, WI(death of supervising pastor)(b) Re-assigned to Hope, West Palm Beach, FL(ill health of supervising pastor)(c) Re-assigned to Redeemer, Tucson, AZ(supervising pastor took a call to Redeemer)26

AssignmentsBehnken, Jacob C.Boushek, Kevin M.Enderle, Jason A.Ewings, Christopher R.Free, Joshua G.Freese, Patrick S.Gebert, Zachary A.Georgson, Seth A.Haasch, Nickolas P.Hanson, Joshua J.Herrmann, Noah J.Hoff, Joel A.Koelpin, Stephen P.Koepke, Michael W.Laitinen, Daniel J.Lewig, Daniel I.Moldenhauer, Philip M.Naumann, Daniel T.Roloff, Brian J.Schauland, Karl G.GRADUATE ASSIGNMENTS 2012Good Shepherd (associate)Midland, MIBeautiful SaviorLa Porte, INMartin Luther College (tutor)New Ulm, MNFaith (associate)Anchorage, AKAbiding PeaceElgin, ILCalifornia Lutheran High School (tutor)Wildomar, CABethany (associate)Appleton, WIZion/St. Jacobi (associate)Mobridge/Glenham, SDTrinitySturgis, SDGraceCasa Grande, AZLuther Preparatory School (tutor)Watertown, WIMissionary to CameroonKumba, CameroonCrown of Life (associate)Corona, CAMartin Luther College (admissions counselor)New Ulm, MNHoly Word (associate)Austin, TXPeace/St. PaulIsabel/McIntosh, SDOur RedeemerMadison, WIGracePrairie du Chien, WIAscension (associate)Plymouth, MNImmanuel (associate)Long Valley, NJJuly 15, 2012July 1, 2012August 27, 2012July 29, 2012July 18, 2012August 19, 2012July 29, 2012July 15, 2012July 15, 2012June 24, 2012August 19, 2012July 7, 2012August 12, 2012August 27, 2012July 22, 2012July 22, 2012July 1, 2012June 24, 2012July 15, 2012July 21, 201227

Schlicht, Ryan R.Schmidt, Brian J.Schwartz, Jacob M.Sellnow, Jasper B.Sonntag, Jeffrey H.Tembreull, Luke I.Voss, Joel A.Waldschmidt, Daniel W.Zaferos, Peter G.St. PaulClintonville, WISt. Paul (associate)Mauston/Adams/Friendship, WITrinity/St. JohnLincoln/Mio, MIMt. Olive (associate)Appleton, WICrown of LifeCadillac, MIOur SaviorTwo Rivers, WIMichigan Lutheran Seminary (tutor)Saginaw, MISt. John (associate)Burlington, WIMission EstablishmentLaramie, WYJuly 15, 2012July 29, 2012July 29, 2012July 8, 2012July 8, 2012August 5, 2012August 19, 2012July 8, 2012July 8, 201228

SEMINARY ONLINE ENROLLMENT 2012Beckman, Pastor DavidBourman, Pastor TimothyCares, Pastor JeremyCasmer, Pastor PhilipConcha, Mr. RodrigoDauck, Pastor JustinDrechsler, Pastor KarstenEich, Pastor JohnFanning, Pastor PaulFurno, Pastor DavidGass, Pastor MarkGlowicki, Pastor JeremyGumm, Pastor JeremiahGumm, Pastor TimHalldorson, Pastor JeffHuebner, Pastor JamesHuebner, Pastor PhilJohnston, Pastor MarkKjenstad, Mr. MarkKratz, Pastor BenKrause, Pastor BradKrieger, Pastor JoshuaLor, Pastor DanielMaglietto, Pastor NicholasMarquardt, Pastor GuyMeyer, Pastor StephenMilwaukee, WIWoodside, NYKiel, WIWaukesha, WINew Ulm, MNSaginaw, MILeipzig, GermanyAlma, MIKaukauna, WIWayne, MITomahawk, WIJordan, MNLiverpool, NYLoves Park, ILCalgary, Alberta, CanadaMilwaukee, WIPalm Coast, FLEast Brunswick, NJSteger, ILSterrett, ALWatertown, WIMedford, WILa Crosse, WIManitowoc, WILodi, CARochester, MNNitz, Pastor JoelOlson, Pastor DanielOlson, Pastor DavidOlson, Pastor JoshPrange, Pastor PaulScharf, Pastor DavidScharf, Pastor NathanaelSchlenvogt-Dew, Mrs. JaneSchoemann, Mr. JoshuaSchroer, Pastor AndrewShrimpton, Pastor TimothySmith, Pastor RobertSnyder, Pastor PeterSpaude, Pastor JoelStrong, Pastor DennisTaylor, Pastor BradVogel, Pastor MichaelVondeylen, Pastor MarcWaldschmidt, Pastor PaulWilkens, Pastor TimothyZeratsky, Pastor RobinTotal = 47Olympia, WAWoodside, NYHendersonville, TNOtsego, MIMilwaukee, WIGreenville, WIWatertown, WIMadison, WIHubertus, WIEdna, TXBelmont, CAHastings, NEWonewoc, WIFort Collins, COGreenfield, MNCalgary, Alberta, CanadaRichland, WAFriendswood, TXNormal, ILKaukauna, WIFlorence, WI29

2012 Summer Quarter StudentsArnold, Pastor PhilBauer, Pastor SteveBecker, Pastor JoshuaBelter, Pastor DennisBerg, Pastor NathanBirner, Pastor PhilipBrauer, Pastor BartCloute, Pastor JustinDegner, Pastor SamuelDelgadillo, Pastor GonzaloDolan, Pastor AaronDrechsler, Pastor AndreasFleischmann, Pastor DavidFricke, Pastor JosephGoldbeck, Pastor BeckHaakenson, Pastor SethHartman, Pastor PaulHartzell, Pastor EricHeadrick, Pastor NoahHenning, Pastor TimothyHuebner, Pastor PhilJensen, Pastor MichaelJobs, Pastor JasonKanter, Mrs. NancyKieta, Pastor GeoffreyKillinger, Pastor MichaelKjenstad, Mr. MarkKober, Pastor MichaelKoehler, Pastor JeremyKrahn, Pastor RichardKrueger, Pastor BrianKrug, Ms. KarenKurtzahn, Pastor StephenLangebartels, Pastor JimLehmann, Pastor StephenLindemann, Pastor MichaelLor, Pastor DanielLuetzow, Pastor MarkMeitner, Pastor PaulMielke III, Pastor N. MartinMonday, Pastor ShilohOtto, Prof. JoelPark, Pastor YounPaustian, Pastor JohnPufahl, Pastor GaryPutz, Pastor DavidStoddard, WIWest Newton, PABangor, MIAppleton, WIBlack River Falls, WINeenah, WICaledonia, MIMissoula, MTMenasha, WIEl Paso, TXRacine, WILeipzig, GermanyAustin, MNMauston, WIManitowoc, WIMilwaukee, WIEl Paso, TXGeorgetown, TXSt. Joseph, MIKewaskum, WIPalm Coast, FLWatertown, WIMarkesan, WIFort Atkinson, WILivonia, MIMartin, SDSteger, ILMemphis, TNMequon, WINeenah, WILarsen, WIMilwaukee, WICoon Rapids, MNImlay City, MIKingsford, WILewiston, MNLa Crosse, WIBay City, MINorth Hollywood, CASarasota, FLSalina, KSMequon, WIDes Moines, WAWest Bend, WIBig Bend, WIPortland, MIRuege, Pastor JohnScheuerlein, Pastor DonSchlenvogt-Dew, Mrs. JaneSchoeneck, Pastor MarkSchuessler, Pastor BrianSchultz, Pastor TomSonnemann, Pastor JamesStrutz, Pastor NathanTackmier, Prof. BillTurriff, Pastor JamesUhlenbrauck, Pastor KurtWagenknecht, Pastor NathanWeigand, Pastor MichaelWeiss, Pastor HolgerWordell, Pastor BradleyZhao, Pastor DavidTotal = 62Great Falls, MTThiensville, WIMadison, WILake Mills, WIMilford, NHCaledonia, MNMilwaukee, WIVerona, WIMequon, WIYakima, WAGrass Lake, MISun City, AZFond du Lac, WISchoenfeld, GermanyHortonville, WIEagan, MN30

IndexAddress, School 34Academic Policies 11Administration 6Admissions 9Advanced Hebrew 13Advisors 20Applications 9Athletics 23Automobile Registration 23Biblical Theology 13Board and Room 10Buildings 5Books (building personal library) 23Bookstore 23Campus Map 33Campus Worship 20Chorus 20Church History 14Computer Network 22Confessions, Lutheran 14Continuing Education 19Correspondence Directory 34Curriculum 13Doctrine, Christian (dogmatics) 15Dormitory 20Education, Christian 17Employment, Student 23Enrollment, Summer Quarter 30Enrollment 24Entrance Requirements 9Exegesis, Biblical 13Faculty, Past 4Faculty, Present 7Field Training 17Finances 10Food Bank 21General Information 4German, Theological 15Gifts to the Seminary 10Governing Board 6Government, Student 21Grading 11Graduate Assignments 27Grants-in-Aid/Scholarships 10Greek Grammar 13Gymnasium 5Health Insurance Program 23Hermeneutics, Biblical 13Historical Theology 14History of the School 4Homiletics (worship) 16Housing 20Interpretation, Biblical 13Introduction (isagogics), Biblical 14Latin, Theological 15Location of the School (map) 34Marriages, Student 21Master of Pastoral Theology 19Master of Sacred Theology 19Mission Advancement 10Mission and Ministry Seminar 21Objectives 3Orientation 20Pastoral Studies Institute 9Pastoral Theology 16Pastors Institute 19Practical Theology 16Purpose 3Registration 9Satellite Courses 19Scholarships 10Sem Gems (student wives) 21Senior Thesis 17Staff 6Student Government 21Student Life 20Students, List of 24Summer Quarter Students 30Symposium 18Systematic Theology (dogmatics) 15Textual Criticism 13Transcripts 12Tuition 10Vicarship 17Vicar Finances 10Vicars, List of 25Winterim 18Wisconsin Lutheran Quarterly 18Worship 1631

Calendar 2013-20142013 2014August 26, 2013 (Monday)Opening ServiceAugust 27, 2013 (Tuesday)Classes BeginSeptember 2, 2013 (Monday)Labor Day (no classes)September 16 & 17, 2013WLS SymposiumOctober 25-28, 2013 (Fri/Mon)MLC Homecoming (no classes)November 26, 2013 (Tuesday)Thanksgiving Break Begins at 12:30PMDecember 2, 2013 (Monday)Classes ResumeDecember 20, 2013 (Friday)Christmas Break Begins at 12:30PMJanuary 6-17, 2014WinterimJanuary 20, 2014 (Monday)Second Semester BeginsMarch 20, 2014 (Thursday)Midterm Break Begins at 12:30 PMMarch 31, 2014 (Monday)Classes ResumeApril 16, 2014 (Wednesday)Easter Break Begins at 12:30 PMApril 22, 2014 (Tuesday)Classes ResumeMay 16, 2014 (Friday)MLC Graduation Weekend (no classes)May 22, 2014 (Thursday)Call DayMay 23, 2014 (Friday)GraduationJune 2013 January 2014S M T W T F S S M T W T F S1 1 2 3 42 3 4 5 6 7 8 5 6 7 8 9 10 119 10 11 12 13 14 15 12 13 14 15 16 17 1816 17 18 19 20 21 22 19 20 21 22 23 24 2523 24 25 26 27 28 29 26 27 28 29 30 3130JulyFebruaryS M T W T F S S M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 6 17 8 9 10 11 12 13 2 3 4 5 6 7 814 15 16 17 18 19 20 9 10 11 12 13 14 1521 22 23 24 25 26 27 16 17 18 19 20 21 2228 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28AugustMarchS M T W T F S S M T W T F S1 2 3 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 811 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 10 11 12 13 14 1518 19 20 21 22 23 24 16 17 18 19 20 21 2225 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 2930 31SeptemberAprilS M T W T F S S M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 58 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 1215 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 1922 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 2629 30 27 28 29 30OctoberMayS M T W T F S S M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 1 2 36 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 1013 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 1720 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 2427 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 31NovemberJuneS M T W T F S S M T W T F S1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 73 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 9 10 11 12 13 1410 11 12 13 14 15 16 15 16 17 18 19 20 2117 18 19 20 21 22 23 22 23 24 25 26 27 2824 25 26 27 28 29 30 29 30DecemberJulyS M T W T F S S M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 58 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 1215 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 1922 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 2629 30 31 27 28 29 30 312013 Summer Quarter: June 17-July 52014 Summer Quarter: June 16-July 432

Campus LayoutTo Freistadt Road27211920Luther Lane1817161514Seminary DriveToMequonRoadWartburg Circle23221281011132134P79P6Wartburg Circle255SP24261. Chapel2. Library3. Classrooms/Administration4. Dining Hall5. Dormitory6. Gymnasium7. Leyrer8. Tiefel9. Tackmier10. Wendland11. Brug12. Otto13. Cherney14. Gurgel15. Quandt16. Korthals17. Hartwig18. Zell19. Geiger20.21. Schuetze22. Sorum23. Brenner24. Tennis25. Baseball26. Soccer27. Pigeon CreekSP. Student ParkingP. Parking33

DIRECTORYSeminary Office:11831 N. Seminary Dr.Mequon, WI 53092Tel. (262) 242-8100Fax: (262) 242-8110Mission Advancement:11831 N. Seminary Dr.Mequon, WI 53092Tel. (262) 242-8179Toll Free: 1-800-943-0167E-mail: kellerk@wls.wels.netContinuing Education (Grow in Grace)11831 N. Seminary Dr.Mequon, WI 53092Tel. (262) 242-8181E-mail: gurgelr@wls.wels.netPastoral Studies Institute:11831 N. Seminary Dr.Mequon, WI 53092Tel. (262) 242-8100E-mail: psi@wls.wels.netLibrary Director:6633 W. Wartburg Cir.Mequon, WI 53092Tel. (262) 242-8111Fax: (262) 242-8118E-mail: library@wls.wels.netPresident:11831 N. Seminary Dr.Mequon, WI 53092Tel. (262) 242-8101E-mail: president@wls.wels.netBusiness Manager:11831 N. Seminary Dr.Mequon, WI 53092Tel. (262) 242-8103Fax: (262) 242-8110E-mail: treicheb@wls.wels.netDean of Students:11831 N. Seminary Dr.Mequon, WI 53092Tel. (262) 242-8107E-mail: dean@wls.wels.netEditor, Wisconsin Lutheran Quarterly:11757 N. Seminary Dr.Mequon, WI 53092Tel. (262) 242-8156E-mail: brugj@wls.wels.netBookstore:6717 W. Wartburg Cir.Mequon, WI 53092Tel. (262) 242-8132E-mail: bookstore@wls.wels.netStudent Body:6717 W. Wartburg Cir.Mequon, WI 5309234