Seminar – CUEnet

Seminar

Every teacher in a Lutheran school is a principal partner in the ministry and mission of the school. The Seminar Program empowers the non-Lutheran school teacher with an understanding of the faith and practice of the Lutheran church.

The Seminar Program: Foundations in Lutheran Teaching

We are pleased to invite non-Lutheran teachers serving in Lutheran schools to participate in The Seminar Program: Foundations in Lutheran Teaching. You will find this to be an interesting, inspiring, and helpful program of study. In it you will find clear explication of the Christian faith with particular emphasis on doctrines considered distinctively Lutheran. It is the intent of the program to help you serve well within a Lutheran Christian environment.

The program is self-paced. Each seminar consists of a set of streaming videos. The five online seminars cover the following topics:

Introduction to Lutheran Teachings
Lutheran Perspectives on the Old Testament
Lutheran Perspectives on the New Testament
History of the Church
The Role of the Teacher in a Lutheran School

After completing each seminar, the student is asked to spend an hour with his or her mentor-pastor discussing a set of questions specific to that particular seminar. The program concludes with a final project in which the student applies the knowledge gained from The Seminar Program in a classroom setting.

Each seminar costs $99.00. There is no schedule. A student may begin the program at any time.

FAQ

Who is eligible to enroll in The Seminar Program?

Non-Lutheran teachers and other school personnel are eligible to enroll in The Seminar Program. Anyone who is eligible for Colloquy is ineligible for Seminar.

What is the difference between Teacher Colloquy and Seminar?

The Concordia online Teacher Colloquy program offers an in-depth examination of Lutheran doctrine and theology equivalent to the formal theological education available through one of the Concordia universities. Each course is guided by one of CUEnet’s mentors, who ensures that every student understands the concepts presented in the eight courses. The Colloquy coursework satisfies the curricular requirement for becoming a rostered member of the LCMS. College credit is available to many Colloquy students. Scholarships are also often available.

The Seminar Program is specifically designed to provide non-Lutheran teachers with a broad understanding of doctrines and practices that may be unfamiliar to them. It is self-paced and less rigorous than Colloquy. The school’s pastor serves as the mentor. The Seminar coursework does not satisfy any curricular requirement beyond The Seminar Program. College credit is not available (though continuing education credits may be, depending on the state). Scholarships are not available.

What are the technology requirements for taking Seminar?

All courses are browser-based, which means that your device’s operating system (e.g., Windows or Mac) doesn’t matter. It just needs to be reliable. However a reasonably fast internet connection is essential. It is rare for a student to experience technical problems but, if they do, the problem is almost always temporary. If you can successfully stream YouTube and Netflix, you should be good to go.

How do I enroll in The Seminar Program?

After reviewing the Seminar Handbook, complete and submit the Seminar Admission Form along with the signed Covenant Form.

Who do I contact for information and support?

CUEnet’s registrar, Wendi Murphy, is ready to assist you: (800) 238-3037 or [email protected]