Lowell Erdahl, former bishop of the St. Paul Area Synod of the ELCA and assistant professor of homiletics at Luther from 1968 until 1973, died at home on December 14, 2021 at age 90. He had been battling several medical ailments including leukemia, said his wife, Carol. Erdahl was not a clergyman who sat on […]
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Lower Campus Sale Has Been Paused
In recent months, some of the developers that were interested in Luther Seminary’s lower campus have decided not to pursue redevelopment there; therefore, Luther Seminary and Inland Development Partners have mutually agreed not to move forward with plans for redeveloping the lower campus. Due to changes in the environment, including increased costs to redevelop the […]
Remembering Lee Snook
Lee Snook, professor emeritus of systematic theology at Luther Seminary, died on Thursday, December 23, 2021. “Professor Snook had a long and storied career forming Christian leaders and teaching the faith in compelling and accessible ways,” said Robin Steinke, president of Luther Seminary. “His work with students around the world, particularly in the global church, […]
“The Congregation in a Secular Age” Named Best Theology Book of 2021
The Englewood Review of Books named Professor Andrew Root’s “The Congregation in a Secular Age” the best theology book of 2021 in its annual advent calendar of the best books of 2021 for Christian readers. In Englewood’s review of the book, Joel Wentz writes, “Andrew Root deserves to be recognized as one of our most […]
Remembering Jim Limburg ’61 M.Div.
Jim Limburg, professor emeritus of Old Testament at Luther Seminary, died on Monday, November 29. Limburg’s godson Rolf Jacobson, professor of Old Testament and The Alvin N. Rogness Chair of Scripture, Theology, and Ministry, said, “Jim was a magnificent teacher, gifted writer and preacher, a faithful follower of Jesus, and a formidable scholar.” “I had […]
Living Lutheran Interviewed Professor Mary Hess About “Becoming a White Antiracist”
On October 13, Living Lutheran published an interview with Mary Hess, professor of educational leadership, on “Becoming a White Antiracist,” a book she coauthored with Stephen Brookfield. “In Christian faith, … we talk about a God in whose love we are all drawn, and that love draws us toward each other. And one of the […]