Terence Fretheim ’60 M.Div., Th.D., professor emeritus at Luther Seminary, made a profound and enduring impact before he died on Monday, November 16. “Dr. Fretheim was a beloved teacher, mentor, colleague, and friend whose lasting legacy had a profound impact not just on Luther Seminary but on the global communion of churches,” said Luther Seminary […]
Luther Seminary Is Exploring Leasing Stub Hall To Temporarily House People Experiencing Homelessness
After being approached by Ramsey County, Luther Seminary is exploring temporarily leasing a vacant building still planned for sale and redevelopment for the purpose of housing women and couples experiencing homelessness this winter. Ramsey County plans a community engagement session November 17 to hear feedback and a Luther Seminary representative will attend. The county’s interest […]
NPR Report Includes Excerpts From Last Year’s “Dear Church” Reading
An NPR news story that aired September 9 about Lenny Duncan, author of “Dear Church: A Love Letter From a Black Preacher to the Whitest Denomination in the U.S.,” included excerpts from his reading at Luther Seminary on September 19, 2019. NPR’s report, focused on Duncan’s work at Messiah Lutheran Church, where he is leading […]
Professor Michael Chan Writes About Yearning for Normalcy for Church Anew
Professor Michael Chan recently wrote “Return to Normalcy and Other Fleshpots” for the Church Anew blog. Reflecting on our current environment and our desire to return to “normalcy,” he reminds us of how the Israelites yearned to return to Egypt during their years of wandering through the desert. He asks: “Are we willing to exchange […]
Star Tribune: Professor Mark Tranvik writes on how God may be speaking through the pandemic
An op-ed by Mark Tranvik, professor of Reformation history and theology at Luther Seminary, “Coronavirus pandemic: God speaks to us in the challenges he sends,” was published by the Star Tribune on May 15. Tranvik writes that “times of crisis are also opportunities to reflect on what God might be saying.” He suggests three things […]