Students in Luther Seminary’s distributed learning program had very positive things to say in a recent survey. Distributed learning is a format that allows students to obtain their degrees by taking half their classes online and the other half in short-term, on-campus intensive courses.
Alum-in-Residence Brings 35 Years of Experience to Classroom
Thirty-five years in parish ministry could lead a pastor to believe he’s got things all figured out. David Holm, ’71, knows better. This year’s alum in residence is constantly searching for ways to make the faith come alive.
Students Gain Cross-Cultural Experience Just Two Miles Away
This past winter, 12 Master of Divinity (M.Div.) students spent their January break between semesters immersed in the local Hmong community. Seminary students in the M.Div. program are required to study in a culture different than their own prior to graduation. The students reported that they found themselves profoundly changed by the experience.
Meet Luther’s New Faculty
Learn more about Luther Seminary’s newest faculty: Amy Marga, Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology and Kathryn Schifferdecker, Assistant Professor of Old Testament Theology.
Machado Named Western Mission Cluster Coordinator For Vocational Formation
Luther Seminary and Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary (PLTS) have appointed Rev. José Antonio Machado as the new coordinator for vocational formation in the Western Mission Cluster, a partnership between Luther and PLTS. Machado, ’89, has served parishes in Puerto Rico, Miami, Fla. and most recently Minneapolis-St. Paul.
Pastor Kelly Chatman Receives Race, Church, Change Award
In tribute to his devoted ministry and exemplary work toward creating social and racial justice, Pastor Kelly Chatman was honored with the Race, Church, Change Award at Luther Seminary on Nov. 1.
Luther Seminary Doctoral Graduates Lead Lutherans in Africa to Face Challenges
Three Luther Seminary former PhD students and Systematic Theology Professor Gary Simpson made major presentations at the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Consultation on Poverty and the Mission of the Church in Africa, Sept. 4-8.
Faithfulness in Ministry Cross Honorees 2007
The 2007 honorees of the Faithfulness in Ministry Cross Award represent three different generations of ministry, but they are united by the exemplary service they provide their congregations and communities.