Have you become a fan of Luther Seminary on Facebook? Started following us on Twitter? During Lent, Luther Seminary will again run a faculty book contest on Facebook and Twitter. Each week, we’ll post a question. All who respond will be entered in a drawing for a signed copy of a book by Luther faculty.
The following books will be given away:
March 13-19
“The Promise of Despair”
Andrew Root, Associate Professor of Children, Youth and Family Ministry
March 20-26
“Creation Untamed”
Terence Fretheim, Professor of Old Testament
March 27-April 2
“Revelation and the End of All Things”
Craig Koester, Professor of New Testament
April 3-9
“The Augustana Story: Shaping Lutheran Identity in North America”
Co-author: Mark Granquist, Associate Professor of Church History
Co-author: Maria Erling, Associate Professor of the History of Christianity in North America and Global Mission, Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg
April 10-16
“Faith as a Way of Life”
Christian Scharen, Assistant Professor of Worship and Theology
April 17-23
“The Child in the Bible”
Co-editor: Terence Fretheim, Professor of Old Testament
General editor: Marcia J. Bunge, Professor of Theology and Humanities, Christ College, Valparaiso University
Co-editor: Beverly Roberts Gaventa, Helen H.P. Manson Professor of New Testament Literature and Exegesis, Princeton Theological Seminary
April 24, Easter Sunday
Grand Prize Easter Basket
- Luther Seminary sweatshirt
- Luther Seminary travel mug
- Lutheran Study Bible (which includes contributions from several Luther Seminary faculty members)
- “Making Sense of Scripture”
David Lose, Marbury E. Anderson Chair in Biblical Preaching
Background:
- Each week a random winner will be drawn from participants both on Facebook and Twitter.
- You can increase your odds of winning by participating both on Facebook and Twitter.
- There will be a new message to watch for each week. You will only be entered into the contests for the messages you reply to on Facebook or Twitter. (Each week is a separate drawing.)
- You can only win one copy of each book per week (even if you enter both contests).
- You can win books more than one week so keep entering, even if you win the first week.
To enter the contest on Facebook:
1. Become a fan of Luther Seminary on Facebook at www.facebook.com/lutherseminary.
2. Watch for a contest question on the Facebook wall.
3. Post a comment on the question.
4. You will be entered for a chance to win a signed copy of the week’s book.
To enter the contest on Twitter:
1. Follow Luther Seminary on Twitter at www.twitter.com/lutherseminary.
2. Watch for a message promoting the weekly contest.
3. Answer the question including the hash tag #lent_ls. (You will need to use the hash tag for us to track your response.)
4. You will be entered for a chance to win a signed copy of the week’s book.
For further information on the contest, contact socialmedia@luthersem.edu.