Minot church gets ready to support eight seminarians
First Quarter 2004
Congregations: Consider Adopting a Seminarian!
With churchwide support declining and the reality of steadily rising tuition costs, seminarians need assistance more than ever to pay for their theological education.
Luther Seminary Receives Thrivent Grant for Student-Oriented Activities
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation has awarded Luther Seminary a $72,000 grant for student oriented activities. The grant will be dispersed during spring semester 2003-2004 and fall semester 2004-2005. Monies will come from four funds: The Thrivent Leadership Fund will allow students to participate in off-campus conferences, workshops and other programs that compliment the academic […]
Cracking The Da Vinci Code
When Matthew Skinner read The Da Vinci Code, he found the plot of Dan Brown’s best-selling novel “contrived” and the characters “flat.” But as a scholar, he found the book “exciting—and frustrating.”
Lay School Class Explores “The New Testament and The Da Vinci Code“
A new class from Lay School
Koester, Skinner Provide Study Guides for Passion and Da Vinci Code
Looking for group discussion guides for The Passion of the Christ and The Da Vinci Code? Augsburg Fortress has downloadable guides for $4.95 from its Web site that help groups delve deeper into both media phenomena. Craig Koester, professor of New Testament, wrote “Up for Discussion: The Passion of the Christ.” Matthew Skinner, assistant professor […]
M.A. in Mission and World Christianity Prepares Students for 21st Century
Global mission used to mean taking the gospel to other parts of the world.
Jon R. Lee Named 2004 Alum in Residence
Pastor Jon R. Lee, ’66, visited Luther Seminary as this year’s Alum in Residence, March 8-12. During his stay, Lee preached in chapel, met students and faculty and participated in a number of selected classes. Lee is senior pastor of King of Glory Lutheran Church in Dallas. During his 32 years of service the congregation’s […]