The LSTC Writing Center

The Writing Center at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago was established to support students in developing academic writing skills. After our move, we developed a new writing center tailored to the particular needs of our students who were part of the former center. Through its various programs, the Writing Center aims to provide a rich global and theological context to help ensure that seminary students’ experiences are relevant to their future roles as leaders in ministry.

Each year, the Writing Center offers FREE workshops, tutoring, and training tailored to the needs of the student population and faculty concerns. Additionally, as a resource center, many learning tools are available to assist seminary students in improving their writing and communication skills, as well as enhancing the cross-cultural learning experience.

Through our one-on-one tutoring program, we help students enhance their English language and academic writing skills. The length and number of tutoring sessions depend on each student’s specific needs.

The mission of the Writing Center is to acknowledge and celebrate academic diversity and growth. We provide an environment where students’ learning differences are respected and addressed, and where they are encouraged to explore their unique voices and skills.

Learning Partners

The Learning Partner program offers students individualized tutoring and writing support. Learning Partners guide students on their academic journeys as they build the essential skills needed for pursuing a meaningful theological education. Typically, Learning Partners are assigned to students either upon a student’s request or through faculty referrals.

Turabian Citation Intensive Training

Each summer, LSTC hosts a Turabian Citation Intensive Training workshop for newly arriving international students to help them acclimate and prepare for studying in the US. The mission is to build relationships among students from diverse backgrounds and cultures while providing a foundation for their academic careers and ultimate success while studying in the US.

Writing Workshop

Each fall semester, the Writing Center offers a semester-long writing workshop that is free for all incoming (and current) students, both domestic and international. The workshops cover plagiarism and the LSTC Plagiarism policy, Turabian citation guidelines, English grammar and syntax, guidelines for academic writing, and more.

Writing Center Services:

Computer Lab

Private Tutors

Private Study Spaces

Resource Library

Writing Workshops

Plagiarism Training

Dissertation/Thesis Assistance

All services and programs offered by the Center are free for all members of the LSTC community. The Writing Center of the Lutheran School of Theology is in the Life Together Center at 1154 E. 54 th Place, Chicago, IL 60615, on the first floor. Walk-ins are welcome. The hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm. Saturday appointments are available by request. On Tuesday and Thursday, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, in-person assistance is available for walk-ins. Tutors and learning partners require advanced appointments.

Writing center room with tables and chairs

For more information, please reach out to Writing Center Program Coordinator Marvis Hardy via email at marvis.hardy@lstc.edu or by phone at 773.256-0784.