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Welcome! My name is Mark Schuler. I am professor emeritus at Concordia University, Saint Paul. Explore my research and teaching below or contact me with your questions and comments.


Profile
I’m Mark Schuler.
I have a ThD in Theology and taught at Concordia from 1994-2022. My area of research is Roman and Late Antique archaeology of the Levant. I was director of the Northeast Insulae Project at Hippos of the Decapolis from 2002-2021 in partnership with the Zinman Institute of Archaeology at the University of Haifa.
Research
Teaching

Biblical Studies
I taught “New Testament,” “Principles of Biblical Interpretation,” and “The Death of Jesus.” I authored Concordia’s online courses: “Scripture and its Interpretation: a Global Perspective” and “Callings: Christianity and Vocation.” I also taught “Lutheran Doctrine 1 and 2” from an exegetical perspective.

Archaeology
My course, “Archaeology and the Bible,” included an iteration involving overseas travel. I also worked with students interested in various aspects of field archaeology.

Biblical Greek
I introduced my students to the “Basics of Biblical Greek” and offered reading opportunities focused on the Gospels and the Epistles.

University Honors Program in litteris fideque
Although the program has been phased out, one of my great joys was to direct and teach in the University Honors Program for twelve classes. These interdisciplinary courses sought to integrate faith and learning while meeting the General Education requirements of the university.
Pastoral Ministry
Pastor at
- Messiah Lutheran Church, St. Louis, from 1983-1987
- Peace Lutheran Church, Glidden, IA, from 1990-1994
Recently
- Jehovah Lutheran Church, St. Paul, 2020, vacancy pastor
- Archive of worship in the time of a pandemic