LUTHER SEMINARY EVENTS

January

• Mid-Winter Convocation  A national conference featuring scholars from Luther Seminary and around the world that offers theological enrichment for lay and ordained ministry leaders and the Christian community at large
  

february

• FRIENDS Winter Luncheon and Program  Featuring lectures from Luther Seminary professors

march

• Terence E. and Faith L. Fretheim Lecture in Biblical Theology   A lecture series focused on the Old Testament
• Aus Memorial Lecture   A lecture series established in 1978 and focusing on evangelism

April

• Dokimazo  A time for college students and post-college professionals to share their stories and discern their invitation to Christian public leadership
• FRIENDS Annual Spring Luncheon  A fundraising brunch featuring inspiring speakers from the arts community
• Robert William Ruotsalainen Rutlen and Elizabeth Jane Runn Rutlen Lecture on Faith and Creation A bi-annual lecture series focused on creation; next lecture will be held in 2015 (more information coming soon)

May

• Spring Commencement
• Festival of Homiletics  Be inspired by God’s Word proclaimed by some of the nation’s finest preachers and teachers, and experience the fellowship of more than a thousand preachers.

July

• Rethinking Faith Formation  Discover the ways evangelism can change from a word the church runs from to one it embraces wholeheartedly.
• Rethinking Stewardship  Imagine new ways to celebrate God's abundance in the life of the church.

September

• Word & World Lecture  The Word & World lectures focus on topics important to Christian ministry in today's world. 

October

• Previews  A time for high school students to explore their gifts for ministry, callings and various ministry opportunities
• Celebration of Biblical Preaching  A time for pastors and preachers to reflect on their ministry and be creatively inspired in order to return to their work re-energized for the task of proclaiming the Good News
• Andrew S. Burgess Lecture in Global Mission  The task of the Burgess lectures is to interpret today's global mission in light of the Christian tradition, the historical experience of the church, and the contemporary situation in the world
• Singing the Faith Hymn Festival  A service of hymns and readings celebrating the Lutheran Reformation

November

• Dokimazo  A time for college students and post-college professionals to share their stories and discern their invitation to Christian public leadership.

December

• Winter Commencement