1900 - A second generation

Beginning in 1900, a second generation of professors began to serve our seminary. Professor John Ph. Koehler was called to teach New Testament, hermeneutics (biblical interpretation), church history, and liturgics. Koehler utilized and promoted a theological approach that included self-criticism and a constant return to Scripture as the source of all teaching. August Pieper joined him in this approach in 1902 when he was called to teach Old Testament.

Seminary class of 1896

Professor Joh. Ph. Koehler

Professor August Pieper