As Christians, we believe the gospel of Jesus Christ speaks to people’s deep need for human community and desire to have a relationship with God. We also believe that God is raising up leaders to meet people in a variety of ways and places. As fewer people participate in forms of church as we have […]
After Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, magi from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising and have come to pay him homage.” —Matthew 2:1b-2 What does it mean to be held in God’s hope? […]
January 2026 update: Read frequently asked questions about the grant. Luther Seminary has received a five-year, $10 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help establish the Luther Collective, a seminary-led collaboration that seeks to develop a renewed vision for theological education. The grant will support Luther Seminary’s strategic work with five partner organizations to […]
I share a lot about our students here at Luther Seminary, and for good reason. This month, I want to share a glimpse of our remarkable faculty. We have a rich variety of faculty at Luther Seminary—world-class scholars and leaders in their fields. Some are deeply engaged in faith formation; some are gaining wisdom through […]
Event Details Be-Wilded by Wonder: Just Creation in the Book of Job January 13, 2026, 6–8:30 p.m. With William P. Brown Olson Campus Center, Luther Seminary 1490 Fulham Street St. Paul and livestreamed Both options are free and open to the public. Registration is required. Far too often, readers of the Bible find the beginning […]
For years, Christian congregations and other faith communities around the country have been unevenly disrupted by a host of social and cultural factors. If we are faithful to our mission to prepare leaders to serve Christian communities, we must equip these leaders to navigate a changed and changing landscape. Some congregations call one or more […]