Lutheranism/ Lutheran College Reading Reflection

Being a member at an ELCA affiliated church, I found the Lutheranism readings very repetitive, however, a review on Martin Luther and his teachings was nice to read about. By reading Lutheranism 101 and 102 I was able to reestablish what it is I believe as a Lutheran, and why it is I believe it. When it comes to faith this is, after all, the most important part.

I really enjoyed Christenson's conclusions and afterthoughts in his essay. I feel that he is seeing the big picture as to why Lutheran colleges are changing, and how they are still doing many things that make them religiously affiliated colleges. Change is a part of life, and in reality, the church has changed what it is too. As culture changes, church's change to fit the culture, which in result causes changes in other aspects of life. For instance, women could never have held a position in the church years ago, but are just as able as men are in ELCA affiliated churches. Traditions change, and to say that a college is becoming secular because it changes is an exaggeration. Christenson does a great job of making this point evident.