Augsburg Seminary joined Luther Theological Seminary in 1963. Luther Theological Seminary and Northwestern Lutheran Theological Seminary began merging in 1976, and completed full integration in 1982. The newly merged school was called Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary until 1994, when the name was changed to Luther Seminary.

Also included is an essay on the changing role of women throughout the history of the Seminary.

Thanksgiving and Hope includes a fascinating timeline that pins the development of the seminary and various Lutheran synods against a backdrop of national and world events.