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About Christopher Heren
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Expertise
I can answer many questions regarding the theology of the early church, particularly those areas pertaining to Christology and the Trinity. I can also answer many questions pertaining to the early Reformation period, particularly those questions which relate to Lutheran theology and practice. While I can answer questions from just about any time period, my weakest area is modern church history, where my knowledge is much more limited to the theology of major academic and popular movements (though not their history). Any questions which also address the development of certain liturgical practices of the church (East and West) I can usually field, or point to where the answer might be found.

Experience
I have grown up in the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and currently attend a Lutheran seminary. My knowledge of the Reformation stems from this background. I have also intensely studied the early church for about five years now, and have learned from Lutheran, Reformed, Roman Catholic, and Eastern Orthodox sources. My interaction with many traditional denominations has also led to my integration of this history with the study of the doctrine and proclamation of the church. My interest in church history has led me to alter my M.Div education and pursue an M.A. in religion. From there I hope to further my education in historical theology. I have also corrected one Lutheran expert here regarding the identity of the Virgin Mary in Lutheran theology by referring to both the Book of Concord (1580 AD) and the Council of Ephesus (431 AD) My knowledge of ancient languages includes some Latin, Koine Greek, and biblical Hebrew.

Education/Credentials
B.S. Geology/B.S. Liberal Arts and Sciences (Integrative Biology) - University of Illinois 2005. M.S. Biology (degree unfinished) - Bradley University 2006-2007 A.A. Philosophy - Illinois Central College 2008 M.A. Religion - Concordia Theological Seminary (completion projected 2010)

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In Category Christianity--Church History

Subject	Date Asked

bible translation question?	11/20/2009
Q: My question is about the bible translation. Ive been trying to reasearch this myself but I am ... A: Wes, I don't personally distinguish between Christian and Catholic, however, I will answer the best ...
Lawyers in New Testament	11/8/2009
Q: What law, Roman or Jewish, did the Lawyers who conversed with Jesus practice? A: Dell, The "lawyers" who conversed with Jesus the most often in the New Testament were practitioners ...
Overview of OT vs. NT beliefs	10/30/2009
Q: (I sent this question to another expert yesterday and he did not know an answer, so I'm sending the ... A: Mr. Williams, This is a difficult question. I can provide you with one source which might be of ...
History of sunday night church services.	9/27/2009
Q: Can you explain the history of Sunday night church? I would like how and who started the night ... A: David, I am not sure whether you mean ancient practices of Sunday night services or the more modern ...
orthodox churches vs. pentecostal churches	9/13/2009
Q: What are some main differences between Orthodox churches and Pentecostal churches? A: Anita, Some basic differences can be addressed. The hardest part about this is that I don't know ...
Man and Satan	9/10/2009
Q: I want to know between the two, that is Satan and man who was first to come to planet earth. Please ... A: Siray, According to Genesis, Adam and Eve were placed in the Garden of Gethsemane once all of ...
religious education	8/18/2009
Q: where was christianity originated and there place of worship A: Lawrence, Christianity originated in Israel/Palestine. Jesus was a Jew who claimed to be the ...
Christmas	8/2/2009
Q: When did the Christian church start to celebrate Christmas as a religious holiday? A: The church started to celebrate holidays even in Scripture. Pentecost is mentioned in the New ...
rare religious book	7/9/2009
Q: I have just acquired a book entitled Fourteen Sermons on Various Subjects. It was published in 1721 ... A: I'll be honest, I don't know if I can fully answer your question. Your best bet would be to ask a ...
question about the TRUE CHURCH	7/5/2009
Q: Now before we get started im not going to get into some mud slinging about what Church is false what ... A: Raul, The Bible does say that ministry and preaching should occur. That's why the Orthodox are ...
question about the TRUE CHURCH	7/5/2009
Q: Now before we get started im not going to get into some mud slinging about what Church is false what ... A: I think some clarification is needed on a few things. The split between the Roman Catholic and ...
question about the TRUE CHURCH	7/5/2009
Q: Now before we get started im not going to get into some mud slinging about what Church is false what ... A: Raul, I will be truthful and try not to mud-sling. Your question is a fair one, and one which I ...

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