Two major public lectures returned to Luther Seminary during residential focus sessions this winter and spring. In early January, nearly 500 guests gathered in person and online to hear renowned New Testament Scholar Amy- Jill Levine (pictured above) deliver the Fretheim Lecture in Biblical Theology: “The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector: Why […]

A new membership platform from Faith+Lead offers comprehensive, accessible, and practical resources that are responsive to today’s changing culture. Launched this spring, the Faith+Lead Membership is designed to foster a supportive and engaged private community of ministry peers who share the ambition of following God into a faithfulfuture. Members get access to Faith+Lead training, community, […]

Not everyone studying for ministry sees themselves moving into a traditional pastoral role. And the time and space for deep, focused discernment work can be difficult to find once someone has begun a degree program. “Candidacy discernment is complicated and requires time and attention,” said Ashley Wheeler, associate director of candidacy. “A lot of people […]

Luther Seminary’s Admissions Office updated their website in Fall 2023 to better support students in discerning a call to seminary. The website includes a new live chat where prospective students can interact with trained admissions ambassadors, as well as a new referral form. “Mentors can refer an individual for whom they see gifts for ministry […]