Luther Seminary has appointed Rev. Cody J. Sanders, Ph.D., to a tenure-eligible position as associate professor of congregational and community care leadership. Sanders will join the faculty on July 1, 2023. “Luther Seminary’s emphasis on the importance of faithful innovation, focus on a rapidly changing world, and desire for an imaginative and reflective person to […]
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Seeds Project Welcomes New Fellows for 2023
The Seeds Project is proud to announce another diverse group of participants for its 2023 fellowship. Representing a variety of racial and ethnic identities, geographic contexts, denominational affiliations, and life experiences, these 16 fellows will come together for 10 months of coaching and collaboration with the goal of accelerating the impact of their ministry. In […]
Luther Seminary Receives $1M Lilly Endowment Preaching Grant
Luther Seminary has received a grant of $1 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help preachers cultivate transformational Christian faith through compelling preaching for today’s world. Cultural, technological, and generational shifts continue to challenge the effectiveness of preaching models that don’t attend to the intersectional realities of 21st-century listeners. With a distinctive commitment to Biblical […]
Luther Seminary Moves Forward with New Partners to Develop the Lower Campus
With approval from the Board of Directors, Luther Seminary is moving forward with new partners to develop the lower campus. The Board has approved two separate transactions. Last month, the seminary entered an agreement to sell a portion of the lower campus, excluding Northwestern Hall and Breck Woods, to United Properties. United Properties is exploring […]
Thank You for Giving It Back on Give Day!
We had so much fun celebrating Luther Seminary’s mission on our seventh annual Give Day, September 21. We are so grateful to our entire community for your incredible support. Give Day gifts are a valuable investment in the future of the church, its congregations, and our faith communities. Here is what we were able to […]
Luther Seminary’s Capital Campaign Exceeds Goal, Provides Millions for Student Scholarships and Other Priorities
Luther Seminary recently closed its comprehensive fundraising campaign, Listen! God is Calling, after raising more than $98 million, exceeding the original $95 million target. Each of the campaign’s goals were designed to focus on challenges facing seminary students and the church in the 21st century. $30 million supported the seminary’s Jubilee Scholarship, which covers the […]