For more than 20 years, Luther Seminary has made a strong case that ministry with young people is a theological task. A new, $1.196 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. will move this work deeper into the congregational practice of children’s ministry in the years to come. Led by Andrew Root, Luther Seminary’s Carrie Olson […]
Adaptation and Academic Rigor
We have good news to share from Luther Seminary. This spring, we completed campus visits with reviewers from both the Higher Learning Commission and the Association of Theological Schools, our two accrediting institutions. This is the culminating step, on our end, in a reaffirmation of accreditation process that takes place every 10 years. Maintaining our […]
Join Will Willimon in June for the Aus Memorial Lecture on Evangelism
This year’s Aus Lecture will be an extended conversation on Jesus Christ as the instigator and sustainer of Christian evangelism. In taking the Good News to those who have not yet heard and responded to the news, we join Jesus in his relentless determination to invite all into his coming realm. Opportunities and impediments to […]
Reimagining Leadership Everywhere
Blessed Eastertide to each of you! At Luther Seminary, we continue to reimagine leadership for the sake of the church and the gospel. We are propelled in this work by the seminary’s commitment to broadening access to theological education. As I have shared before, more and more of our students are distance learners, take classes […]
One Mission, Many Ways
How, where, and when we teach, learn, and work has changed significantly in recent years. In planning for the ongoing fulfillment of our mission to educate leaders for Christian communities, we must engage the many ways the church and society are evolving and how the pandemic has permanently reshaped our expectations of work, study, and […]
Luther Seminary and Lifestyle Communities Announce Lower Campus Purchase Agreement
Following board approval in early February, Luther Seminary and Lifestyle Communities have entered into a purchase agreement for the Lower Campus. The purchase agreement covers the entirety of the Lower Campus, which spans parcels in both Lauderdale and St. Paul. The property includes Northwestern Hall, Stub Hall, and Breck Woods. A closing date is currently […]