Professor Samuel Ngun Ling of the Myanmar Institute of Theology has been named the next Schiotz Visiting Scholar. Ling, who specializes in Christian-Buddhist dialogue and cross-cultural studies, hopes to share his research with the Luther Seminary community during his time on campus in the 2008-09 academic year. The Visiting Scholar program is made possible by […]
Second Quarter 2008
Notes from the Mission Field – Luther Seminary: Training Missionaries for Ministry in North America
Pastors are being trained today much like missionaries were trained 30 years ago. This is a good development!
China Service Ventures
In only seven years, what started as a series of gatherings around a dining-room table in St. Paul has grown into a nationwide effort that’s changing lives in China.
Alum-in-Residence Steve Holm is Focused on Mission
Luther Seminary students often hear about God’s mission in the world and how churches can become part of that mission, but it isn’t every day that they hear from pastors about how exactly such missional activity takes place.
Q&A with Charles Amjad-Ali, Martin Luther King, Jr. Professor for Justice and Christian Community
The door to Charles Amjad-Ali’s office says a lot about the man inside. Posted on the wood is a brightly-colored card claiming, “All Shall Enjoy Equal Human Rights.”
International Students Trained to Lead Their Home Churches
Whether they are leading colleges, seminary students or congregations, Luther’s international alumni/ae fulfill the ELCA’s objective of “mission through leadership development.” Current students from abroad aspire to similar careers in their home countries.
International Students Teach Others While Learning
Including voices from around the globe brings great depth to classroom discussions for Luther students and faculty alike.
LILAP Gives Words to the World
For Luther Seminary students, finding a well-stocked theological library is as simple as a walk to Gullixson Hall. But there are many places in the world where higher education institutions do not have access to theological books.