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 […]
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Remembering Lowell Erdahl ’57 M.Div.
Lowell Erdahl, former bishop of the St. Paul Area Synod of the ELCA and assistant professor of homiletics at Luther from 1968 until 1973, died at home on December 14, 2021 at age 90. He had been battling several medical ailments including leukemia, said his wife, Carol. Erdahl was not a clergyman who sat on […]
Lower Campus Sale Has Been Paused
In recent months, some of the developers that were interested in Luther Seminary’s lower campus have decided not to pursue redevelopment there; therefore, Luther Seminary and Inland Development Partners have mutually agreed not to move forward with plans for redeveloping the lower campus. Due to changes in the environment, including increased costs to redevelop the […]
Remembering Lee Snook
Lee Snook, professor emeritus of systematic theology at Luther Seminary, died on Thursday, December 23, 2021. “Professor Snook had a long and storied career forming Christian leaders and teaching the faith in compelling and accessible ways,” said Robin Steinke, president of Luther Seminary. “His work with students around the world, particularly in the global church, […]
“The Congregation in a Secular Age” Named Best Theology Book of 2021
The Englewood Review of Books named Professor Andrew Root’s “The Congregation in a Secular Age” the best theology book of 2021 in its annual advent calendar of the best books of 2021 for Christian readers. In Englewood’s review of the book, Joel Wentz writes, “Andrew Root deserves to be recognized as one of our most […]
In Grief or Joy, God Is With Us
Recently, Jim Limburg ’61 M.Div., a dear colleague and professor emeritus of Old Testament at Luther Seminary, passed away. Those in our community who knew Professor Limburg have been mourning this loss. Rolf Jacobson ’91 M.Div., Luther Seminary professor of Old Testament, was Jim’s godson. Rolf wrote recently of Jim’s influence: “Jim was a magnificent […]