Steven Mueller

Biography

Rev. Dr. Steven P. Mueller earned his doctorate from Durham University in England, completing his dissertation on The Christology of C. S. Lewis: A Lutheran’s Evaluation. A graduate of Christ College, Irvine, Dr. Mueller completed his Master’s of Divinity and Master’s of Sacred Theology from Concordia Theological Seminary, Ft Wayne, IN. Following his ordination, he accepted a call to Concordia University Irvine in 1995. A published author and hymn writer, Dr. Mueller also serves as an Assistant Pastor for Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church of Irvine.

Curriculum Vitae

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Education

• Ph.D. Durham University (England)
• S.T.M. Concordia Theological Seminary
• M.Div. Concordia Theological Seminary
• B.A. Christ College Irvine

Professional Experience

• Concordia University since 1995
• Asst. Pastor, Redeemer Lutheran Church, Sioux City, Iowa 1991-1995
• Teaching Assistant, Concordia Theological Seminary & Director of Choral and Handbell Music, Bethany Lutheran Church, Ft. Wayne, Indiana, 1990-1991

Teaching & Research Interests

• Systematic Theology: Christian Doctrine, Lutheran Confessions
• World Religions
• Worship
• C.S. Lewis

Selected Publications

• The Lutheran Study Bible. St. Louis: Concordia Publishing House, 2010. (Contributor and Associate Editor).
• Called to Believe, Teach, and Confess: An Introduction to Doctrinal Theology. Wipf and Stock, 2005. (author/editor).
• Not a Tame God: Christ in the Writings of C. S. Lewis. Concordia Publishing House, 2002.
• Theologia et Apologia: Essays in Reformation Theology and its Defense, Wipf and Stock, 2007. (contributor and co-editor)
• Called to Believe: A Brief Introduction to Christian Doctrine. Wipf and Stock, 2006 (author/editor)
• “Christ the Word of God Incarnate.” Hymn Text. Lutheran Service Book, 2006.
• “The Lion, the Witch, and the Savior.” The Lutheran Witness, December 2005.
• “Beyond Mere Christianity: An Assessment of C.S. Lewis.” Christian Research Journal, Sept/Oct 2004.
• “Born Again. . . and Again and Again.” The Lutheran Witness 117:10 (October 1998).
• Worship. Lutheran Difference Bible Study Series, Concordia Publishing House, 2004.
• Miracles of Jesus, Concordia Publishing House, 2001.
• Parables of Jesus, Concordia Publishing House, 2000.
• Journey Through God’s Word: An Introductory Course: Revelation. Concordia Publishing House, 1999.
• Journey Through God’s Word: An Introductory Course: Psalms. Concordia Publishing House, 1999.

Hymns

• “Your Word Brought Forth the Universe.” Forthcoming.
• “Unto Jerusalem.” (tune: Southwell). Concordia University, 2011.
• “Lord You Call Us as Your People.” (tune: Joyous Light). Commissioned for the Inauguration of Dr. Kurt Krueger, President of Concordia University Irvine, 2010.
• “Loving Father, You Have Made Us.” (tune: Suo Gan). 2010.
• “In Many Times and Various Ways.” (tune: Winchester Old). Abiding Savior Lutheran Church, 2009.
• “Christ, the Word of God, Incarnate.” (tune: Holy Manna). Lutheran Service Book, 2006. Also included in Christian Worship Supplement. Northwestern, 2008.

Courses Taught

Undergraduate theology courses

• THL 371, 372 Christian Doctrine and Confessions I, II
• THL 501 Introduction to Theological Research
• THL 510 Lutheran Confessions
• THL 573 Systematic Doctrinal Theology
• THL 590 Guided Readings
• THL 595 & 596 Thesis I & II
• TSYS 511, 512, 513 Systematics I, II, III
• TPRC 542 Christian Worship in Cultural Context