Press Releases
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LSTC Welcomes Tiauna Webb as Field Organizer for Lilly Pathways Initiative
LSTC Welcomes Tiauna Webb as Field Organizer for Lilly Pathways Initiative The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago is pleased to welcome Tiauna Webb as one of two Field Organizers for the Lilly Pathways Initiative, a three-year grant-funded effort designed to develop new models of theological education that are rooted in listening, responsive to the…
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LSTC Welcomes Dr. Elyssa Salinas-Lazarski
LSTC Welcomes Dr. Elyssa Salinas-Lazarski Dr. Elyssa Salinas-Lazarski will join LSTC as Visiting Assistant Professor – Louisville Institute Postdoctoral Fellow and Strategic Alliance Coordinator for the Lilly Pathways Grant. She will begin her full-time faculty role on July 1, 2026, and has already been contributing to Lilly grant initiatives at the seminary. Prior to joining…
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LSTC Welcomes New Leaders to the Community
LSTC Welcomes New Leaders to the Community The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago is pleased to welcome several new leaders and staff members to the community in 2026. Bringing experience across enrollment strategy, theological education, public scholarship, and student engagement, these colleagues will help strengthen LSTC’s ongoing work of forming leaders for the Church…
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Joint Statement from Dr. Shauna Hannan and Dr. Linda Thomas
Joint Statement from Dr. Shauna Hannan and Dr. Linda Thomas Over the past year, the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC) has navigated a period of presidential leadership transition. With the appointment of President Shauna Hannan in July 2025, the seminary entered a new season of leadership, which included the formation of a new…
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Public Statement from the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago
Public Statement from the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago December 12, 2025 The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago acknowledges that recent communications shared on social media regarding an administrative transition have raised questions and stirred strong emotions within our community and across the wider church. We have read many of your comments and…
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LSTC Awarded $1 Million Pathways for Tomorrow Implementation Grant from the Lilly Endowment
LSTC Awarded $1 Million Pathways for Tomorrow Implementation Grant from the Lilly Endowment Contact:Rhiannon KoehlerSenior Director of Marketing and CommunicationsRhiannon.Koehler@lstc.edu Thursday, November 13, 2025 The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC) has received a Pathways for Tomorrow implementation grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to launch a Public Church Hub and expand accessible, community-designed learning…
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Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago Celebrates Completion of Housing Sale and Reaffirms Commitment to Student Support
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago Celebrates Completion of Housing Sale and Reaffirms Commitment to Student Support CHICAGO, IL — The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC) announces the successful sale of its remaining three apartment buildings in Hyde Park to Peak Properties, marking a major milestone in the seminary’s ongoing…
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Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago Announces Sale of Remaining Residential Properties in Hyde Park
July 17, 2025 CHICAGO, IL — As part of its ongoing commitment to financial sustainability and faithful innovation in theological education, the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC) is preparing to sell its remaining three residential buildings in the Hyde Park neighborhood. The decision—approved by LSTC’s Board of Directors in May 2025—builds on the…
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Rev. Dr. Shauna Hannan Named President of the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 1, 2025 Rev. Dr. Shauna Hannan Named President of the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago CHICAGO, IL — The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago has announced the appointment of Dr. Shauna Hannan as its eighth president. Hannan, a respected theological educator and leader, will officially begin her tenure on…
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Faculty Statement on Post-Election Climate
Faculty Statement on Post-Election Climate February 20, 2025 Statement PrefaceThe faculty of LSTC expresses our commitment to fostering an inclusive and loving community based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Our faith calls us to love all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, experiences, or identities, embodying the principle that everyone is created in the image…
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LSTC’s Board Discusses Future Strategic Planning and Innovative Learning
LSTC’s Board Discusses Future Strategic Planning and Innovative Learning February 26, 2024 At its February 15 board meeting, the LSTC board of directors met for a fruitful discussion about the seminary’s educational and operational future. The meeting set the stage for an array of forward-looking discussions and decisions that stand to redefine the seminary’s trajectory…
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The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago is hosting the ATS Commission for a comprehensive evaluation visit
The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago is hosting the ATS Commission for a comprehensive evaluation visit November 30, 2024 The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago is hosting a comprehensive evaluation visit for reaffirmation of accreditation by the ATS Commission on Accrediting on February 19-21, 2024. The purpose of this visit is to verify…