tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37269394.post4629324632497673263..comments2024-02-24T17:03:49.577-06:00Comments on Disputationes: Studying Classical Lutheran Theology with Vigor and RigorDennis Bielfeldthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13948642851506603307noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37269394.post-17974527768158447832017-11-24T12:43:24.986-06:002017-11-24T12:43:24.986-06:00Peter. I am so sorry to have just seen your comme...Peter. I am so sorry to have just seen your comment awaiting moderation. I just missed it!<br /><br />While the founding of ILT was by people who had come out of the ELCA, we very early on found great friends in the LCMS. The development of ILT has been greatly helped by their presence among us. Since we are independent, we have also had good relationships with both the WELS and the ELS. In fact, our first STM graduate was a ELS pastor. In the Doctor of Ministry cohort this semester we have two women and three men. Two people are from the Lutheran Orthodox church, one from the ELCA, one from the LCMS, and one is rostered as an American Presbyterian. We are independent because we think we have the best chance of not compromising ourselves theologically if we are not owned by a denomination. We are always very interested in connecting with people like you! I have a personal email address and encourage you to contact me at president@ilt.org for more conversation. Thanks! Dennis Bielfeldthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13948642851506603307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37269394.post-888930484933139112017-08-24T13:06:03.384-05:002017-08-24T13:06:03.384-05:00Dr. Bielfeldt,
This is very helpful to me as I ma...Dr. Bielfeldt,<br /><br />This is very helpful to me as I make decisions about furthering my education. I'm curious if you could also compare this to maybe an LCMS seminary and an ELS or WELS seminary? As a former evangelical pastor who is newish to Lutheranism, it is fascinating to me that ILT seems to be the only seminary that is not run by a denomination. This is appealing to me and would love to see how ILT's education compares to the more conservative Lutheran Synods. <br /><br />Thanks in advance.Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931301082886747634noreply@blogger.com