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Modern Church (Lutheran)

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Creative Faithfulness: The Lutheran Confessions in Modern Times.⁠ ⁠

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A historical–theological study of the modern church seen through the lens of the Lutheran confessional tradition from the sixteenth century to today. You will trace how communities across times, places, and cultures have pursued “creative faithfulness” amid reform, revival, secularization, and globalization—holding Word and sacrament, confession and mission together. Close reading of primary sources and major interpreters will surface enduring themes of justification, ecclesiology, and vocation, inviting constructive, ecumenical dialogue for parish life and ministry today.⁠ ⁠

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Modern Church (Lutheran)

Dr. Alexander H. Pierce

Assistant Professor of Historical Theology

Dr. Alexander Pierce found his calling to theological education confirmed while teaching the Gospel of Mark to African refugees in Athens, Greece. With a PhD from the University of Notre Dame and dual degrees from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, he serves as Assistant Professor of Historical Theology at the North American Lutheran Seminary and General Editor of Word & Sacrament Magazine. His passion is enriching the lives and ministries of future pastors with the insights of the catholic faith, especially the early Christian witness and Lutheran tradition. Studying in evangelical and Roman Catholic institutions fostered an ecumenical spirit in him that yearns for Christian unity.

Dr. Pierce provides robust theological education that invites students into a journey of seeking the face of God. Known for demanding academic rigor, he prays it also stimulates in students a greater desire to know and love God and their neighbors. He teaches the history and theology of the catholic faith and confessional Lutheranism to form pastors committed to contemplating the deep things of God, faithfully caring for souls, building up Christ's Church, and proclaiming the Gospel.

He is grateful for Trinity's commitment to spiritual formation in tight-knit community. With his family, he enjoys traveling, playing games, doing puzzles, and solving murder mysteries. For quieter pleasure, he enjoys fishing and reading. He roots for Minnesota's Vikings, Wild, Timberwolves, and Twins (a form of mortification) and cheers for the Notre Dame Irish. GO IRISH!

Dr. Stephen Griffen

The Rev. Gustavo Castello Branco

Director of the Portuguese Academic Program

Anthony Hermankevich

Assistant Director of Facilities and Properties

Dr. Jonathan Yonan

The Rev. Shelly Sorem

Mr. Ringo Lanzetti

Mrs. Bridget Drennen

The Rev. Dr. Preston Hill

Dr. Michael W. Goheen

Sales and lease consultant, Fermon Ford

The Rev. Dr. Sam Fornecker

Associate Rector for Teaching and Equipping, St Andrew's Anglican Church, Mount Pleasant, SC

The Rev. Ben Jeffries

The Rt. Rev. David Hicks

The Rev. Dennett Buettner

Dr. Edward Smither

Dean of the College of Intercultural Studies, Columbia International University

Mr. Steve Sims

Director of Information Technology

Mr. Jackson Matthew Waters

Ambassador for Recruitment

M. Griffin Johnston

Ambassador for Advancement

Ms. Rebecka Andræ Frontz

NALS Director of Administration

Mr. Kevin Singleton

IT Specialist

Mr. John McCoy

Director of Accounting

Ms. Phyllis Petrie

Events Assistant

Mrs. Angel DeChellis

Student Billing Administrator

Mrs. Barbara Knecht

Academic Operations Administrator

Mrs. Elaine Lucci

Gift Processing Specialist

Ms. Bobbi Perkins

Director of Academic Pathways

Ms. Lisa Baker Seymour

Receptionist

Chad Whitacre

The Rev. Cn. Dr. Ashley Null

Mrs. Melissa Patton

Community Life Administrator

Mrs. Shannon Sims

Director of Registration

Dr. Stephen Presley

The Rev. Dr. Brian Hughes

Affiliate Faculty

Dr. Matthew Barrett

Research Professor of Theology

Paul Gutacker

Ross Blackburn

The Rev. Dr. Mary Baker

Dr. David Luy

Associate Professor of Systematic Theology

The Rev. Dr. Leonard Finn

Professor of Old Testament

Dr. Alexander H. Pierce

Assistant Professor of Historical Theology

Mr. David. O Zamora R.

Director of the Spanish Academic Program

Dr. Leslie Thyberg

Administrative Faculty

The Rev. Dr. Jukka Kääriäinen

President of the North American Lutheran Seminary

Mrs. Janessa Fisk

Director of Admissions

Mrs. Karen Reed

Chef

Dr. Alex Fogleman

Associate Dean of Special Programs

The Rev. Erin Moniz

Gretchen Hansen

Thomas Sowinski

Alisa Huston

Stephen Crawford

The Rev. Alex Banfield Hicks

Vice President of Advancement

Mrs. Amy Miguel

Advancement Assistant

Mr. Benjamin Walker

Brand Manager

Ms. Christina Thornburg

Director of Development Projects

The Very Rev. Dr. Laurie Thompson

The Very Rev. Dr. Justyn Terry

The Rev. Dr. Stephen Noll

The Rev. Canon Dr. John A. Macdonald

The Rt. Rev. Dr. Grant LeMarquand

The Rev. Dr. Leslie Fairfield

Dr. Susanah Wilson

Director of the Library

The Rev. Dr. David Ney

Associate Professor of Church History

The Rev. Dr. Rich Herbster

Assistant Professor of Greek Language and Homiletics

The Rev. Dr. Prof. Don Collett

Professor of Old Testament

The Rev. Dr. Jack Gabig

Associate Professor of Practical Theology

The Rev. Dr. Joel Scandrett

Associate Professor Historical Theology

The Rev. Dr. Jacob Rodriguez

Assistant Professor of New Testament

The Very Rev. Cn. Bryan C. Hollon, Ph.D

Dean President

James Hampson

John Rodgers

Mr. R. Wicks Stephens II

Mr. Belton Zeigler

Chancellor

Mr. Alex W. Whitaker, IV

Mr. Douglas Wicker

First Vice Chair

The Rt. Rev. Chris Warner

Mr. Garland Tucker

Mr. Henry W. Trimble, Esq.

Mr. William H. Sands, IV

Mr. Chris Roth

The Rev. Jeff Miller

Mr. Joe Pajer

Mr. James N. Maples, Jr.

The Rev. Ethan Magness

Mrs. Elizabeth Lewis (Betsy)

Board Chair

The Most Rev. Benjamin Kwashi

The Rev. Dr. Jessica Jones

The Rev. Dr. Jady Koch

Mr. Jerry Ford

The Rt. Rev. Alex Cameron

The Rt. Rev. Charles Edgar

The Most Rev. Robert W. Duncan

Affiliate Faculty

The Rt. Rev. Paul Donison

Ms. Fran Cade

The Rev. Dr. W. Ross Blackburn

The Most Rev. Dr. Foley Beach

Mr. John Allison

Secretary of the Board

The Rev. Canon Dr. Alison L. Barfoot

Assistant Secretary to the Board

The Very Rev. Dr. Paul F. Zahl

Dean and President Emeritus, Trinity Anglican Seminary

Mr. Stuart P. Simpson

Consultant to Faith based non-profits

The Rev. Edward A. Schroeder

Pastor Amelia Island Chapel (retired)

If this is your first credit class at Trinity, or you are not taking the course as part of a degree, please complete the non-matriculated application. A bachelor’s degree is required to obtain credit.

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