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Module 1: Introduction to Lutheran Theology Rev Dr Chad Rimmer, LWF Study secretary for Lutheran Theology and Practice, addresses the question, “What is Lutheran theology?”
Module 2: Luther, Lutheranism and Justification Dr Pekka Kärkkäinen explores fundamental doctrines of Lutheran theology
Module 3: Transformative Readings of Scripture Dr Kenneth Mtata explores ways that Lutherans understand and read the Bible
Module 4: Feminist Readings of Scriptures Dr Mercedes Garcia Bachmann explores feminist interpretations of the Bible
Module 6: Ecclesiology – Church and churches Prof. Jennifer Wasmuth introduces a Lutheran framework for understanding the Church
Module 7: Two Kingdoms and Two Regiments Prof. Guillermo Hansen explains a Lutheran perspective on the relation between church and the public space
Module 8: Diakonia – faith and serving your neighbor Dr Sylvester Kahakwa introduces a theology of diakonia
Module 9: Lutheran Theology and Interreligious Dialogue Dr Andar Parlindungan explores an approach to Inter-religious Relations through Luther's understanding of Islam