The Seminary Explores

Paul Lutz reflects on his life as a religious educator in the church. He recounts his formal theological education at the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg (now United Lutheran Seminary) where he received his M.Div. and Boston College where he received his MA in Religious Education.

Paul remembers those educators who influenced his interest in the field, including such scholars as A. Roger Gobbel, Mays Boys, and Tom Groome. He also describes his five years working at the churchwide offices of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America in Adult Formation. He wrote material and traveled. He gained a broader perspective of religious education throughout the ELCA and particularly the impact of culture on educational expressions in churches.

Paul reflects on the challenges for religious education in our churches and society with a special need for more resources to support congregations and increased pastoral support. Lastly, he offers suggestions for people considering a call to this area of ministry.

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