Dialog

Edited by:
The Rev. Dr. Kristin Johnston Largen

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Dialog publishes quality scholarship investigating the intersections between contemporary social issues and the mission of the Lutheran church. The journal addresses the frontiers of theological discussion, using contemporary as well as classical scriptural, confessional, and catholic resources. Dialog appeals to those who appreciate theological scholarship, including academic theologians and church leaders.

TopNews and Announcements

Upcoming Theme Issues:
Spring 2008 - The State of the Evangelical Christian Union:  Evangelicalism in Theology & Politics
Summer 2008 -  The Future of Luther Studies
Fall 2008 - Torture
Winter 2008 - The Future of Youth and Family Ministry
Spring 2009 - The Sex Issue
Summer 2009 - Between Animals and Angels:  What it means to be Human
Fall 2009 - Islam
Winter 2009 - Theology & Hymnody

Online production tracking now available through Author Services!
Visit the Author Services website for a wealth of information for all authors plus online production tracking for your article.  Authors of articles in Dialog can register to:

• track the production status of their article online
• choose to receive e-mail alerts on article status
• get free access to their article when it is published online

In addition, all authors visiting the site can access information and tips on:

• Article preparation
• Article submission
• Electronic artwork details
• And more features added over time!

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TopHighlights

• Assisted Suicide: Do We Own Our Bodies?
  Jarmo Tarkki 
• "Demographic Futures for Christianity and the World Religions" 
  Todd M. Johnson 
• Creating the Future of Faith: Foresighted Pastors and Organic Theologians 
  Jay Gary 
• "Black Is, Black Ain't": Victor Anderson, African American Theological Thought, and Identity 
  Anthony B. Pinn 
• Preaching a Risen Christ of Resistance among "Captive" Americans 
  Karen L. Bloomquist and William R. Strehlow