The Reformation Quincentenary Commencement One Hundred Seventy-Eighth Year Academic Exercises
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The Reformation Quincentenary Commencement One Hundred Seventy-Eighth Year Academic Exercises May 19, 2017 7 p.m. Concordia Seminary, St. Louis 801 Seminary Place, St. Louis, MO 63105 | 314-505-7000 | www.csl.edu Carillon Recital by Karel Keldermans (Carillonneur) PRE-COMMENCEMENT MUSIC The Order of the Groups in the Processional Candidate for the Degree of Master of Arts in Deaconess Studies Candidates for the Degree of Master of Arts Candidates for the Degree of Master of Divinity Candidates for the Degree of Doctor of Ministry Candidates for the Degree of Master of Sacred Theology Candidates for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy Faculty and Staff Board of Regents Recipients of the Christus Vivit Award Recipient of the Distinguished Alumnus Award Candidates for the Degree of Doctor of Divinity Candidate for the Degree of Doctor of Letters Platform Officiants A Note on Academic Dress The hoods worn by faculty members and candidates for degrees indicate the degree held, the subject in which it is held and the institution that conferred the degree. The colors of the silk lining the hood are the colors of the institution that granted the degree (e.g., the hood of Concordia Seminary is lined with myrtle green and gold). The color of the velvet edging of the hood, running forward around the throat, indicates the faculty or department in which the degree has been earned. Scarlet: Theology Violet: Law White: Arts and Letters Dark Blue: Philosophy Light Blue: Education Lemon: Library Drab: Business Pink: Music A gold bullion tassel on the cap indicates a doctoral degree. 1 THE COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES 7 p.m. In Nomine Jesu As the hymn is introduced, please stand and face the processional cross, turning as it passes you. 2 THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN Thy Strong Word (LSB 578) 578 Thy Strong Word 5 Give us lips to sing Thy glory, 5 Give us lips Tongues to sing Thy Thy mercy glory, to proclaim, 6 God the Father, light-creator, Throats that shout the hope that fills us, Tongues Thy Mouths mercy to to speak proclaim, Thy holy name. To Thee laud and honor be. Throats Alleluia, that shout alleluia! the hope that fills us, To Thee, Light of Light begotten, Mouths to May speak the Thy light holy name. which Thou dost send Praise be sung eternally. Fill our songs with alleluias, Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluias without end! Holy Spirit, light-revealer, May the light which Thou dost send Glory, glory be to Thee. 6 Fill our God songs the with Father, alleluias,-‐ light creator, Mortals, angels, now and ever To Thee laud and honor be. AlleluiasTo without Thee, end! Light of Light begotten, Praise the holy Trinity! Praise be sung eternally. Holy Spirit, light-‐revealer, Glory, glory be to Thee. Mortals, angels, now and ever 3 Praise the holy Trinity! © 1969 Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License .NET, no. 100010935. THE INVOCATION AND PRAYER Rev. Prof. Jeff Kloha, M.Div., S.T.M., Ph.D. Provost THE SCRIPTURE READING 1 Peter 2:2-10 4 THE HYMN Church of God, Elect and Glorious (LSB 646) 5 THE ADDRESS Rev. Dr. Curtis Peters, M.A., M.Div., Ph.D. Pastor Emeritus, Resurrection Lutheran Church, Louisville, Ky. THE CONFERRING OF EARNED DEGREES The Presentation of the Candidate for the Degree of Master of Arts in Deaconess Studies Rev. Prof. Timothy E. Saleska, M.Div., M.Phil., Ph.D. Dean of Ministerial Formation The Presentation of the Candidates for the Degree of Master of Arts Rev. Prof. Gerhard H. Bode Jr., M.A., M.Div., S.T.M., Ph.D. Dean of Advanced Studies Archivist The Presentation of the Candidates for the Degree of Master of Divinity Rev. Prof. Timothy E. Saleska, M.Div., M.Phil., Ph.D. Dean of Ministerial Formation The Presentation of the Candidates for the Degree of Doctor of Ministry Rev. Prof. Gerhard H. Bode Jr., M.A., M.Div., S.T.M., Ph.D. Dean of Advanced Studies Archivist The Presentation of the Candidates for the Degree of Master of Sacred Theology Rev. Prof. Gerhard H. Bode Jr., M.A., M.Div., S.T.M., Ph.D. Dean of Advanced Studies Archivist The Presentation of the Candidates for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy Rev. Prof. Gerhard H. Bode Jr., M.A., M.Div., S.T.M., Ph.D. Dean of Advanced Studies Archivist 6 THE CONFERRING OF THE HONORARY AWARDS The Presentation of the Recipients of the Christus Vivit Award Rev. Prof. Paul W. Robinson, M.Div., S.T.M., Ph.D. Dean of Faculty The Presentation of the Recipient of the Distinguished Alumnus Award Rev. Prof. Paul W. Robinson, M.Div., S.T.M., Ph.D. Dean of Faculty THE CONFERRING OF THE HONORARY DEGREES The Presentation of the Candidates for the Degree of Doctor of Divinity Rev. Prof. Paul W. Robinson, M.Div., S.T.M., Ph.D. Dean of Faculty The Presentation of the Candidate for the Degree of Doctor of Letters Rev. Prof. Paul W. Robinson, M.Div., S.T.M., Ph.D. Dean of Faculty 7 THE CLOSING OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR Rev. Prof. Dale A. Meyer, M.A., M.Div., Ph.D., D.D. President THE LORD’S PRAYER THE APOSTOLIC BENEDICTION During the recessional hymn, please turn to face the cross as it passes you, then face forward again when the cross reaches the back of the quadrangle. 8 THE RECESSIONAL HYMN We Are Called to Stand Together (LSB 828) 828 We Are Called to Stand Together POST-COMMENCEMENT MUSIC Soli Deo Gloria 9 THE MARSHALS Rev. Prof. Joel Biermann, M.Div., Ph.D. Rev. Prof. Charles Arand, M.Div., S.T.M., Th.D. Rev. Prof. Jeffrey Gibbs, M.Div., S.T.M., Ph.D. Rev. Prof. Paul Raabe, M.A., M.Div., Ph.D. THE MUSICIANS James Robinson, Trumpet Jacob Schultz, Trumpet Niklas Brandt, Trombone Rev. Prof. Paul W. Robinson, Tuba Christian Einertson, Piano Dr. James Marriott, Conductor ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS “Thy Strong Word” Text: © 1969 Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License .NET, no. 100010935; created by Lutheran Service Builder © 2006 Concordia Publishing House. “Church of God, Elect and Glorious” Text: © 1982 Jubilate Hymns Ltd; admin. Hope Publishing Company; Tune: © 1942, renewed 1970 Hope Publishing Company. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License .NET, no. 100010935; created by Lutheran Service Builder © 2006 Concordia Publishing House. “We Are Called to Stand Together” Text: © 2000 Kevin Mayhew Ltd; Tune: © 1973 Henry V. Gerike. Used by permission: LSB Hymn License .NET, no. 100010935; created by Lutheran Service Builder © 2006 Concordia Publishing House. 10 CANDIDATE FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS IN DEACONESS STUDIES † Elizabeth Ann Wagner CANDIDATES FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS *Christopher Michael Brandt Kimberly K. Sherwin 2Simon Tengen Dapaye *Walterson Junior Siewert Lang Kelly Rae Jacob 3Timothy A. Stein Sarah Jo Newton *Jason Michael Weber Notes on the conferral of degrees * In absentia † Pending completion of vicarage, internship or summer coursework 1 Degree granted Aug. 19, 2016 2 Degree granted Nov. 11, 2016 3 Degree granted Feb. 17, 2017 11 CANDIDATES FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF DIVINITY †Nathan Andrew Abel Alex Hoffmeyer Craig Joseph Reiter Peter Thomas Adelsen Kevin A. Hohnstadt Jacob Martin Arthur Schultz Dustin Carl Atkinson Andrew Glen Johnson Mark Schwarz Robert Alan Bailey Jr. Andrew Jones Tobin Lane Scott Joseph Michael Beran Casey Thomas Kegley David Shudy †Aaron Taylor Bird James E. Kent Nicholas Ryan Shults Daniel J. Chrismer Matthew Scott Kusch Nathan Wayne Spaulding Caleb Christian Cox Joseph L. Leech Timothy William Staffeld Shawn Davis Matthew S. Lytikainen Adam D. Stetson Roger Andrew Drinnon †Douglas E. Mauss †John David Stransky Mark Aaron Duerr Christopher McCarthy †Nickolas Edward Teller Stephen Fair James Austin Miller Samuel Richard Thole Travis William Ferguson Aaron James Mol Joshua Steven Vanderhyde Anthony Lee Fields David Scott Nieman Joseph Matthew Warnke Timothy Alan Gall 2Nicholas Matthew Price Peter Christian Williamson †Philip D. Girardin Andrew Pronsati Adam T. Woldt Aaron Thomas Hauser Simeon Daniel Raddatz JohnDavid Karl Zischke Joel Timothy Heckmann 2Kevin Douglas Ray Notes on the conferral of degrees * In absentia † Pending completion of vicarage, internship or summer coursework 1 Degree granted Aug. 19, 2016 2 Degree granted Nov. 11, 2016 3 Degree granted Feb. 17, 2017 12 CANDIDATES FOR THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF MINISTRY 2Steven Kent Gjerde Major Applied Project: The Household Prayers of Doctor Martin Luther and Daily Devotion at Zion Lutheran Church in Wausau, Wisconsin *2Daniel A. Hahn Jr. Major Applied Project: Recurring Characters as Benefits in Applying God’s Word Matthew Roy Henry Major Applied Project: A Congregational & Legal Study in the Practice of Faith Community Center, Lacey, Washington *Kirk Arthur Hille Major Applied Project: “Developing an Effective Divorce Recovery Ministry” Wayne John Knolhoff Major Applied Project: Training Pastors as Steward Leaders Nathan Michael Meador Major Applied Project: The Culture of Life and Life’s Resources: A Study of the Effects of Intentional Whole Life Stewardship Education on the Stewardship Culture of St. John Lutheran Church of Plymouth, Wisconsin Stephen Paul Rynearson Major Applied Project: Using World Café Methodology in Affective Change 2Robert Charles Stroud Major Applied Project: Advancing the Cause of the Gospel: Pastoral Blogging by Luther’s Heirs Notes on the conferral of degrees * In absentia † Pending completion of vicarage, internship or summer coursework 1 Degree granted Aug. 19, 2016 2 Degree granted Nov. 11, 2016 3 Degree granted Feb. 17, 2017 13 CANDIDATES FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SACRED THEOLOGY *1Guntars Baikovs *1Micah Lee Bauer *Kyle James Fittje 3Joshua Christopher LaFeve *3Thomas David Pietsch *Antonio Ricardo Schimpf 3Theodros Bezabih Workeneh 2Cathryn Heather Zarnke Notes on the conferral of degrees * In absentia † Pending completion of vicarage, internship or summer coursework 1 Degree granted Aug.