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 […]
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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 […]

Luther Seminary Receives Nearly $1 Million Grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.
Luther Seminary has received a $999,350 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to design a curriculum for non-degree learners that will be available through Faith+Lead Academy, a digital platform providing just-in-time learning experiences. The grant will also help the seminary cultivate partners for this endeavor, connect Faith+Lead Academy with the seminary’s degree programs, and scale for […]
Luther Seminary Receives $3.8 Million to Accompany and Equip MDivX Graduates During Their First Calls
A $3.8 million gift from Dean and Rosemarie Buntrock will allow Luther Seminary to provide graduates of the school’s accelerated master of divinity program, known as MDivX, with the support and skills necessary to launch their ministry vocations effectively. These new pastors will receive professional assessment and coaching and will have access to learning communities […]

New Partnership With Inland Development Partners in Lower Campus Sale
Luther Seminary announces a new partner in the pursuit of the sale of lower campus, Inland Development Partners. The seminary remains committed to selling the lower campus for additional mixed-use housing, including affordable housing, and is in a solid position as the search for the right buyers continues. “We are pleased to work together with […]