An NPR news story that aired September 9 about Lenny Duncan, author of “Dear Church: A Love Letter From a Black Preacher to the Whitest Denomination in the U.S.,” included excerpts from his reading at Luther Seminary on September 19, 2019. NPR’s report, focused on Duncan’s work at Messiah Lutheran Church, where he is leading […]
Professor Michael Chan Writes About Yearning for Normalcy for Church Anew
Professor Michael Chan recently wrote “Return to Normalcy and Other Fleshpots” for the Church Anew blog. Reflecting on our current environment and our desire to return to “normalcy,” he reminds us of how the Israelites yearned to return to Egypt during their years of wandering through the desert. He asks: “Are we willing to exchange […]
The Rev. Dr. Joy J. Moore Elected Vice President for Academic Affairs and Academic Dean
Luther Seminary announces that the Rev. Joy J. Moore, Ph.D., has been elected vice president for academic affairs and academic dean, beginning September 1, 2020. “I’m honored that Dr. Moore is bringing her leadership gifts, commitment to the mission and vision of the seminary, and deep engagement with faithful innovation to this vital role,” said […]
Luther Seminary Statement on the death of George Floyd
Luther Seminary condemns in the strongest terms any forms of racially discriminating behavior, exclusion and mistreatment of fellow human beings because of their skin color. We condemn the behavior of the officers of the Minneapolis Police Department and other police departments who engage in racist practices and treat members of our community who are people […]
Professor Beverly Wallace Featured in Three Minute Ministry Mentor
Professor Beverly Wallace was interviewed recently about grief, particularly grief during the pandemic and grief in the African American community. You can find the interview on the Three Minute Ministry Mentor website, Episode 69: Caring for Grief. Three Minute Ministry Mentor, hosted by Eileen Campbell-Reed is a resource designed to support those practicing, teaching, or learning […]
Star Tribune: Professor Mark Tranvik writes on how God may be speaking through the pandemic
An op-ed by Mark Tranvik, professor of Reformation history and theology at Luther Seminary, “Coronavirus pandemic: God speaks to us in the challenges he sends,” was published by the Star Tribune on May 15. Tranvik writes that “times of crisis are also opportunities to reflect on what God might be saying.” He suggests three things […]