Louis, Missouri. He teaches courses in systematic theology (doctrine) and liturgy and worship. A graduate of the doctoral program in liturgical studies at the University of Notre Dame, Dr. Burreson wrote a dissertation examining the historical development of Lutheran baptismal rites during the Reformation era. He has a strong interest in the development of liturgical practice in all periods of Church history as well as in the theological meaning of what is said and done in worship. He served on the liturgy committee for the development of Lutheran Service Book. Prior to his call to Concordia Seminary, he served as a pastor in Mishawaka, Indiana.