This fall, Luther Seminary introduced two graduate fellowships to enhance student learning and leadership formation outside of coursework. The fellowships offer cocurricular development opportunities for small groups of students to focus on particular topics and areas of ministry. The Beloved Community Fellowship, named for the idea and vision made popular by Martin Luther King Jr., […]
Winter 2024
Thomason named dean of the chapel
Associate Professor of Spiritual Formation Steven Thomason ’15 Ph.D. was appointed Luther Seminary’s first dean of the chapel effective September 1, 2024. In this position, he combines his faculty role with spiritual leadership in campus ministry, working closely with students, staff, and faculty to provide meaningful worship experiences and ongoing pastoral care across the seminary […]
F. Willis Johnson and Dave Male to teach at Luther Seminary
Two internationally known pioneers in new Christian ministries—F. Willis Johnson and Dave Male—have joined Luther Seminary’s faculty this year as visiting instructors. Johnson and Male are supporting the seminary’s initiatives designed to start and develop new ministries, especially ministries for those unfamiliar with traditional or “inherited” forms of church. Johnson, senior minister at Christ Church in […]
Through their eyes: a photo contest for students
Luther Seminary students were invited to participate in a photo contest this fall, sharing how they see theological education through their various paths to ministry reflected in the world around them. These are the steps leading to residential focus session (RFS) classes this fall. The leaves somehow found their way to the steps. They are […]
Supporting youth and young adult discernment
For a future church leader, the road to ministry may begin with finding Luther’s death mask during a seminary scavenger hunt. Or with a care package received at Camp Minne-Wa-Kan. Or with Donut Church. Planting seeds to help young people and their leaders connect to Luther Seminary is a joyful part of the work to […]