This fall, Luther Seminary introduced two graduate fellowships to enhance student learning and leadership formation outside of coursework. The fellowships offer cocurricular development opportunities for small groups of students to focus on particular topics and areas of ministry.

The Beloved Community Fellowship, named for the idea and vision made popular by Martin Luther King Jr., will focus on justice in human society. The fellowship aims to help students grasp the complexities of our modern society and culture—in the United States and globally—equipping them to engage more thoughtfully and effectively within the communities they serve. These skills will serve as the foundation to advocate for socially excluded and marginalized communities.

The Cultivating New Christian Communities Fellowship works with those who want to listen deeply to the Holy Spirit’s movement and who bring an entrepreneurial approach or mindset to ministry. Built with CliftonStrengths in mind and allowing each student to address a particular contextual challenge, the fellowship will apply identified knowledge, strategies, and experiences to build on each student’s visionary leadership and ministry practice. The fellowship also offers students a community of innovative peers to whom they will be able to turn throughout their years of ministry.

Beginning this school year, the fellowships will empower future leaders with a strong foundation in spiritual formation and practical application, preparing them for impactful service in their communities.