Ash Wednesday is coming up in just a few days, marking the beginning of the third straight Lenten season we’ve spent at least partially in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020, our Lenten observances were interrupted suddenly by the news that a new virus had appeared and was spreading rapidly. Those were frightening […]
Lois Farag, professor of early church history, is author of “Athanasius of Alexandria: An Introduction to His Writings and Theology,” published by Cascade Books in 2020. The book seeks to provide a brief, readable introduction to Athanasius’ work. “Athanasius of Alexandria” begins with a biography of Athanasius, which allows readers to put his writings in […]
“Forget the former things; Do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness And streams in the wasteland.” (Isaiah 43:18-19) As we enter our third year under the stress and strain of the COVID-19 […]
Student Jonathan Rundman ’22 M.Div. is author of “Lost Songs of the Suomi Synod,” which he published in 2021. The book includes 28 songs from the Finnish-American Lutheran tradition. The Pioneer Press’ Literary Pick of the Week on September 19, 2021, “Lost Songs of the Suomi Synod” captures songs from the Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Church […]
Luther Seminary announces that the Rev. Joy J. Moore, Ph.D., has been elected vice president for academic affairs and academic dean, beginning September 1, 2020. “I’m honored that Dr. Moore is bringing her leadership gifts, commitment to the mission and vision of the seminary, and deep engagement with faithful innovation to this vital role,” said […]
Luther Seminary condemns in the strongest terms any forms of racially discriminating behavior, exclusion and mistreatment of fellow human beings because of their skin color. We condemn the behavior of the officers of the Minneapolis Police Department and other police departments who engage in racist practices and treat members of our community who are people […]