Marc Kolden
Olin S. and Amanda Fjelstad Reigstad Professor in Theology
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Denominational Affiliation
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Ordained: 1978 |
Education
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University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
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M.A., Ph.D., 1969, 1976
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Luther Theological Seminary, St. Paul, MN
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M.Div., 1966
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Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
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B.A., 1962
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Professional Positions
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Luther Seminary | 1981- |
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Academic Dean (1996-2003)
Associate Professor of Systematic Theology (1981-1989)
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Northern Rockies Institute of Theology, Helena MT | 1978-1981 |
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Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church, Helena, MT | 1978-1981 |
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Luther Seminary | 1973-1978 |
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Hamma School of Theology, Springfield, OH | 1971-1973 |
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Professional and Related Activities
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ELCA Task Force on Confirmation Ministry | 1989-1993 |
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ELCA Association of Teaching Theologians' Conferences | 1988- |
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LCUSA Task Force on Evaluating Bilateral Dialogues | 1986-1987 |
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dialog | 1985- |
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Book Review Editor (1993-1997)
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Lutheran World Ministries Task Force on Marxism | 1979-1983 |
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Numerous sermons and theological presentations for congregations, pastors' conferences, lay schools of theology, synods, and other groups | |
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Publications
Books
By Faith Alone: Essays on Justification in Honor of Gerhard O. Forde (Eerdmans, 2004). Co-authored and co-edited with Joseph A. Burgess.
Called and Ordained: Lutheran Perspectives on the Office of the Ministry (Fortress, 1990; re-issued by Wipf and Stock, 2004). Co-authored and co-edited with Todd Nichol.
The Christian’s Calling in the World (Centered Life, 2002).
Christ, Our Sure Foundation. Pentecost A Sermons (C.S.S., 1995).
Called by the Gospel: An Introduction to the Christian Faith (Augsburg, 1983).
Pannenberg’s Attempt to Base Theology on History, University of Chicago Ph.D. dissertation (University Microfilms, 1976).
Chapters in Books
"Constructive Theology" in Aging, Spirituality and Religion: A Handbook, eds. Melvin A. Kimble et al. (2 vols., Fortress, 1995, 2003) 1:483-96.
"Reflections on Criticisms of the Public Policy Role of the ELCA" in The Evangelical Lutheran Church in American and Public Policy Advocacy, ed. Roy Enquist (ELCA, 1990) 63-67.
"Marxism and Latin American Liberation Theology" in Christians and the Many Faces of Marxism, ed. Wayne Stumme (Augsburg, 1984) 123-31.
Articles and Essays
"Christmas Hymns in Advent? YES! We need to connect with the Culture," World & World 27, Face to Face Section (Fall 2007) 452-54.
"Christmas Preaching in a Contemporary Context," Word & World 27 (Fall 2007) 436-43.
"Homosexuality and the Church’s Witness in the ELCA’s Current Struggle," dialog 44 (Summer 2005) 137-45.
“Are You Serious? 1 Peter on Christian Life in a Complicated World,” Word & World 24 (Fall 2004) 421-429.
“Can We Agree to Disagree?” Lutheran Forum 37 (Winter 2003) 34-38.
"Christian Vocation in Light of Feminist Critiques," Lutheran Quarterly 10 (1996) 71-85.
“Infant Communion in Light of Theological and Pastoral Perspectives,” Lutheran Quarterly 10 (1996) 249-58.
“The Scope of Forgiveness,” Word & World 16 (Summer 1996) 309-19.
"Work and Meaning: Some Theological Reflections" Interpretation 48 (Summer 1994) 262-71.
"The Doctrine of Vocation and Confirmation Ministry," Lutheran Partners 9 (January-February 1993) 15-19.
"A Lutheran Understanding of Pastoral Ministry: Implications for Pastors and Congregations," Word & World 13 (Winter 1993) 6-12.
"Can Lutherans Grow to the Glory of God?" Lutheran Forum 26 (Pentecost 1992) 22-24.
"Rollicking Advice for Evil Days: A Biblical Rationale for Christian Singing," Word & World 12 (Summer 1992) 236-42.
"The Birth of Jesus Never Saved Anyone: The Lucan Advent Texts," Word & World 11 (Fall 1991) 415-21.
"Work, Vocation, and Identity and the Church's Mission" Word & World 9 (Fall 1989) 367-71.
"Creation and Redemption: Vocation and Ministry," Currents in Theology and Ministry 14 (February 1987) 31-37.
"Lutherans in Dialogue: Basic Differences?" Word & World 7 (Summer 1987) 302-15.
"Cleaning Up Our Language About Ministry," dialog 25 (Winter 1986) 33-38.
"Luther on Vocation," Word & World 3 (Fall 1983) 382-90.
"On Speaking of the Kingdom Today," Word & World 2 (Spring 1982) 150-60.
"Theology as the Science of God" [Review article of Wolfhart Pannenberg, Theology and the Philosophy of Science], Journal of Religion 58 (January 1978) 62-67.
"Don't Let the Past Remind Us of What We Are Not Now," Lutheran Quarterly 26 (August 1974) 302-15.
Curricula
“Vocation” for Windows of Faith (Lutheran Campus Ministry, 2003).
Living the Faith. Rejoice Series (Augsburg Fortress, 1992).
Editorials
occasional editorials in dialog 1985ff.
Book Reviews
Occasional book reviews in various theological journals
Audio/Video
“Karl Barth and Reinhold Niebuhr on Eschatological Language: a comparison and evaluation.” Presentation at a theological conference on “Christian Hope and the Human Future,” St. Paul, MN 1992.
“The Sacraments and Evangelism.” Video Presentation for the Select Continuing Education Program, Columbus, OH, 1992.
Web-based
"Using Hymns to Tell the Christmas Story," Published online at the Center for Biblical Preaching, (Advent 2007).
Other
Sermons in Currents in Theology and Mission
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