Preaching has been central to sharing the Christian story for more than two millennia and, for over 150 years, has been central to the educational mission of Luther Seminary. A new five-year, $1.25 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. reinforces Luther Seminary’s commitment to Christian preaching by establishing the Compelling Word Initiative, which seeks to […]

And the Word Became Song: A Songwriting Workshop with Becky Buller Monday, June 15, 1–4 p.m. Chapel of the Incarnation, Olson Campus Center, Luther Seminary 1490 Fulham Street, Saint Paul Turn God’s good word into song! Don’t think you can do it? In this songwriting masterclass, work with Becky Buller—the 2015 International Bluegrass Music Association […]

Wired to Believe, Struggling to Belong: Faith in a Post-Religious Age A Workshop for Clergy and Lifelong Learners Saturday, June 13, 12:30-3 p.m. Olson Campus Center Room 10, 1490 Fulham Street, Luther Seminary You didn’t just inherit a congregation. You inherited a question that has haunted religious leaders for generations: Why do some people cling […]

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 Far too often, readers of the Bible find the beginning of the book of Job more fascinating than its ending. But Job’s encounter with the God of the Whirlwind marks the climax of the […]

The seminary will shift to a more nimble model that will maintain its enduring commitment to educating leaders for Christian communities After engaging in careful consideration and faithful conversation about Luther Seminary’s important mission and future, the seminary’s board of directors voted unanimously to begin the process to shift to a more nimble model and […]

This year’s Aus Lecture will be an extended conversation on Jesus Christ as the instigator and sustainer of Christian evangelism. In taking the Good News to those who have not yet heard and responded to the news, we join Jesus in his relentless determination to invite all into his coming realm. Opportunities and impediments to […]