Lent has begun, and many of us will have heard the words of Psalm 51: “O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare your praise.” You may be reading this message weighed down with the worries of the day, or struggling with health or family concerns. Perhaps you are wondering, as we all […]
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Gratitude: Give Day
Thank you for joining us in a celebration of Luther Seminary’s mission on this year’s Give Day! We are filled with gratitude for the way our extended seminary community comes together for this annual tradition. Give Day gifts are a valuable investment in the future of the church, its congregations, and our faith communities. Here […]
Remembering Dean Freudenberger
Luther Seminary celebrates the life of C. Dean Freudenberger, professor emeritus of rural ministry, who passed away on July 2 at age 93. Dean taught at Luther Seminary from 1990–97, following a long and distinguished career as an agricultural and environmental ethicist. Prior to his arrival in Minnesota, Freudenberger was a member of the faculty […]
Professor Matthew Skinner Named to Nasby Chair of New Testament
Luther Seminary has appointed Professor Matthew Skinner to the Asher O. and Carrie Nasby Chair of New Testament, effective July 1, 2023. A prominent New Testament teacher and scholar, Skinner has been a member of the seminary faculty since 2002. His teaching focuses on the original, ancient settings and circumstances surrounding the creation and preservation […]
Remembering Roy Harrisville
Luther Seminary remembers the life of Professor Emeritus Roy Harrisville ’47 B.Th., who passed away on July 25 at the age of 101. A longtime member of the seminary’s New Testament faculty (1958–92), Roy was a prolific author and scholar who produced excellent biblical scholarship for the church. He was a formidable teacher and an […]
Remembering James Nestingen
James Nestingen, professor emeritus of church history at Luther Seminary, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 31, 2022. “Jim was a compelling storyteller, eloquent lecturer, and prolific catechist,” said Luther Seminary President Robin Steinke. “He helped educate a generation of pastors, teachers, confirmands, and everyday disciples on the central Lutheran insights regarding faith in Jesus […]