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 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 […]

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 […]

Alan Padgett, professor of systematic theology, is co-editor with Kiara Jorgenson of “Ecotheology: A Christian Conversation,” published by Eerdmans in 2020. The book uses four different theological models to explore how we should respond to the ecological problems we face today. In the introduction to “Ecotheology,” Padgett and Jorgenson argue that, while action on problems […]

Jim Limburg, professor emeritus of Old Testament at Luther Seminary, died on Monday, November 29. Limburg’s godson Rolf Jacobson, professor of Old Testament and The Alvin N. Rogness Chair of Scripture, Theology, and Ministry, said, “Jim was a magnificent teacher, gifted writer and preacher, a faithful follower of Jesus, and a formidable scholar.” “I had […]

Mary Hess, professor of educational leadership, is co-author with Stephen Brookfield of “Becoming a White Antiracist: A Practical Guide for Educators, Leaders, and Activists.” The book was released by Stylus Publishing in April. It was written to answer the question that many white people have when confronted with the need to work for racial justice: “What […]