On the contrary, theological thought that is most reflective of and challenging to human experiences of God will be shaped by both the history of the believing tradition that informs it and the experience of those who live and ponder it. Employing a wonderful image to get at this very issue, Christian educator Thomas Groome suggests that theology should be done on all of our feet rather than in only some of our heads. In other words, theological thinking should be the responsibility of all Christians seeking to live their faith. Theological reflection does not just happen. It is an intentional activity that requires both a commitment to engage in it as well as necessary skills.
Lessons focus on interpretations of the biblical story.
The Bible is a witness to the relationship of God to the life of the world. The biblical story is presented as having a particular context and set of concerns, as able to withstand critical questions and disagreement, and as a vehicle for God's gracious gift of faith and understanding. Students are encouraged to ponder the hopes, dreams, questions and concerns that biblical persons and the whole of the human family have had about God, God's presence, and God's relationship to the world. Lessons seek to convey the Lutheran theological tradition. One of the important aspects of theological thought is that it is not an individual activity, but a communal endeavor.