Donald Bottemiller believes that Luther Seminary’s dedication to innovation is crucial if the church is to continue to thrive in the 21st century. “I grew up in rural Minnesota with three television channels and no Internet. Church was a social hub without much competition” says the 82-year-old lifelong Lutheran. “These days, we need to graduate […]
Lois Farag, professor of early church history, is author of “Athanasius of Alexandria: An Introduction to His Writings and Theology,” published by Cascade Books in 2020. The book seeks to provide a brief, readable introduction to Athanasius’ work. “Athanasius of Alexandria” begins with a biography of Athanasius, which allows readers to put his writings in […]
Having been blessed by skilled, compassionate pastors in their own lives, Paul and Ruth Hauge care deeply about good pastoring. Understanding that good leadership doesn’t just happen, when they encounter young congregational members who might have the gifts and instincts for pastoral ministry, they encourage them to consider pursuing that calling. The Hauges not only […]
“Forget the former things; Do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness And streams in the wasteland.” (Isaiah 43:18-19) As we enter our third year under the stress and strain of the COVID-19 […]
Student Jonathan Rundman ’22 M.Div. is author of “Lost Songs of the Suomi Synod,” which he published in 2021. The book includes 28 songs from the Finnish-American Lutheran tradition. The Pioneer Press’ Literary Pick of the Week on September 19, 2021, “Lost Songs of the Suomi Synod” captures songs from the Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Church […]
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 […]