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 […]
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Professor Michael Chan Provides Lutheran Perspective in Washington Times Story
On April 21, the Washington Times ran a story on how congregations in different Christian denominations are working to maintain unity during the coronavirus pandemic. Professor Michael Chan provided a Lutheran perspective, noting that, in addition to looking forward, Lutherans are looking back to historical documents that addressed situations much like what we are facing […]
Luther Seminary Announces New Faculty and Staff Members
Tuesday, April 16, 2019 Luther Seminary is pleased to announce the hiring of seven new faculty and staff members. Faculty appointments include: The Rev. Dr. Beverly Wallace, associate professor of congregational and community care, starting June 3; The Rev. Dr. Joy Moore, associate professor of homiletics, starting July 1; Dr. Michael Chan, assistant professor of […]
Three Luther Seminary Faculty Appointed to Endowed Chairs
Thursday, April 11, 2019 Luther Seminary is pleased to announce that three faculty members have been named to endowed chairs. Kathryn Schifferdecker has been appointed to the Elva B. Lovell Chair in Old Testament, Lois Malcolm to the Olin and Amanda Fjelstad Registad Chair for Systematic Theology, and Mark Granquist to the Lloyd and Annelotte […]
Luther Seminary Approved by United Methodist Church University Senate
Friday, March 08, 2019 Luther Seminary is pleased to announce that on January 25, 2019, the University Senate of the United Methodist Church approved Luther Seminary for listing for the preparation of candidates for ordination in the United Methodist Church without qualification. This means that after extensive, rigorous application our approval has been fully renewed for all United Methodist students seeking ordination to […]
Luther Seminary receives $21.4 million commitment to pilot an accelerated Master of Divinity program
Tuesday, July 10, 2018 Luther Seminary has received the largest single donation in its history: a $21.4 million commitment to pilot an accelerated Master of Divinity program. The program, which covers tuition and some living expenses for students, will launch in fall 2019. It enables students to complete their degrees more quickly while ensuring that they take […]