Press Releases
-
Linda E. Thomas appointed director of LSTC’s Pero Multicultural Center
Linda E. Thomas appointed director of LSTC’s Pero Multicultural Center March 9, 2021 Linda E. Thomas, professor of theology and anthropology, has been appointed director of the Albert “Pete” Pero Jr. Multicultural Center at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC), starting January 1, 2022. Thomas will bring to the Pero Center a new…
-
Kamio Arigbabuwo appointed director of admissions
Kamio Arigbabuwo appointed director of admissions February 23, 2021 Kamio Arigbabuwo has been appointed director of admissions at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC) starting March 1. She will be responsible for setting and meeting annual recruitment goals for the school in collaboration with the dean of student services and the dean of…
-
Peter Phan on migration, mission and spirituality at 2021 World Mission Institute
Peter Phan on migration, mission and spirituality at 2021 World Mission Institute February 8, 2021 The World Mission Institute’s 2021 Conference focuses on migration, mission, and spirituality, and the strong connection among all three. Peter C. Phan delivers the keynote address, “Is the Christian God a Migrant?” Thursday, March 11, 7 p.m. Central time via…
-
‘Celebrating Black Joy’ theme of 2021 Black History Month at LSTC
‘Celebrating Black Joy’ theme of 2021 Black History Month at LSTC January 29, 2021 Updated 2.18.2021 Join the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC) in Celebrating Black Joy during Black History Month. A wide range of virtual events will touch the mind, body and spirit through worship, academic discussions, poetry, artwork, and song. All…
-
Michael Spezio to present CASIRAS/LSTC webinar February 19
Michael Spezio to present CASIRAS/LSTC webinar February 19 January 13, 2021 Updated 1/22/2021 Michael Spezio will present “Humility as Inclusive Empathy: Theory of Mind and Imaginaries of the True Self,” Friday, February 19, at 4 p.m., Central time. He will talk about empathy, theories about what it is and how our research with L’Arche and Homeboy…
-
‘Unity’ theme of LSTC Martin Luther King Jr. Day commemoration
‘Unity’ theme of LSTC Martin Luther King Jr. Day commemoration January 12, 2021 Dr. King’s message of unity is the theme for the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC) Martin Luther King Jr. Day commemoration Monday, January 18. Five leading theologians will reflect on the theme during the 60-minute pre-recorded tribute. The recorded event will…
-
Mark T. Lowry joins LSTC as philanthropic engagement associate
Mark T. Lowry joins LSTC as philanthropic engagement associate January 7, 2021 Mark T. Lowry joined the Advancement team of the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC) as philanthropic engagement associate on Jan. 4. “I welcome Mark to the Advancement team to help us with a more robust engagement with volunteer leaders,” said Sandra…
-
Ceciley R. Akins joins LSTC as philanthropic engagement associate
Ceciley R. Akins joins LSTC as philanthropic engagement associate January 6, 2021 Ceciley R. Akins joined the Advancement team of the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC) as Philanthropic Engagement Associate on Jan. 4. “I am delighted to welcome Ceciley to the LSTC Advancement Team. She brings a wide range of skills and experience…
-
LSTC Feature: Katie Mueller called to ministry at age 8 and finally at seminary
LSTC Feature: Katie Mueller called to ministry at age 8 and finally at seminary December 10, 2020 The first thing Katherine (Katie) Mueller wants you to know about her is that she laughs a lot. She loves to dance and sing, eat good food in good company, walk and write. In her journalism writing prior…
-
Museum follows LSTC’s lead in returning rare manuscript to Greek Orthodox Church
Museum follows LSTC’s lead in returning rare manuscript to Greek Orthodox Church December 3, 2020 Four years ago, the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC) returned a rare 9th century Greek manuscript of the complete New Testament to the Greek Orthodox Church. Now a second rare manuscript will be returned to the monastery from which…
-
David L. Lindberg, professor emeritus of world missions and world religions, dies
David L. Lindberg, professor emeritus of world missions and world religions, dies December 2, 2020 David L. Lindberg, professor emeritus of world missions and world religions and director of field education at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC), died Nov. 16. He was 90 years old. A memorial service will be held via…
-
Antje Jackelén online talk Dec. 9, ‘Technology, Theology and Spirituality in the Digital Age’
Antje Jackelén online talk Dec. 9, ‘Technology, Theology and Spirituality in the Digital Age’ November 30, 2020 Antje Jackelén, Archbishop of the Church of Sweden, will give an online talk, “Technology, Theology and Spirituality in the Digital Age,” Dec. 9, noon U.S. Central time. Jackelén was director of the Zygon Center for Religion and Science…