Who We Were Then / Who We Are Now Preserving our Values in Trying Times By Rhiannon Koehler At LSTC, we are committed to our role as a Christ-centered institution that is responsive to our context, committed to excellence, and committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. How do we continue to preserve our values […]
LSTC Faculty, Board Reaffirm Commitments to Anti-Racism, Diversity, Justice At its February meeting LSTC’s Board of Directors unanimously endorsed a statement by the faculty, which underscores our school’s unwavering support for students and staff, especially those targeted by the current administration in Washington. The statement reiterates LSTC’s commitment to anti-racism, social justice, eco-friendly measures, and […]
Plan Overview Plan Development and Features The 2024-2029 Strategic Plan guides the school’s health, growth, and direction during the next five years. It began on 1 July 2024 and concludes on 30 June 2029. It was developed with careful consideration of our current and evolving mission, values, marks, and vision, all set within today’s rapidly […]
Register to join this year’s celebration of the life of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. continues as a reminder that “trouble don’t last always.” In a speech, Dr. King stressed the need for continuous action despite the challenges when he said: “If you can’t fly, then run. If you can’t run, then walk. […]
LSTC Students Meet with Rev. Jesse Jackson at Rainbow PUSH Coalition Headquarters A group of LSTC students had the incredible opportunity earlier this fall to meet with esteemed civil rights leader and theologian Rev. Jesse Jackson. The students, as part of Dean Linda Thomas and Dr. Francisco Herrera’s Public Church II class, traveled to the national […]
Finding a New Home The Manz Organ is dedicated at a ceremony at Blessed Sacrament The historic Ruth and Paul Manz organ, housed at LSTC for almost 20 years, has found a new home at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Seattle, Washington. The organ was designed to suit the Augustana Chapel space, and named in […]
November Board Meeting Welcomes New Members and Marks a Time of Transition The November Board Meeting of the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, which took place from November 7-9, 2024, marked a significant time of transition, with new members joining the institution at a pivotal moment for strategic growth. This meeting, which marked President […]
Esteemed Faculty, Members of LSTC Community Represented at the 2024 AAR and SBL Meeting LSTC is honored to have several faculty members and alumni representing our community at the 2024 annual meetings of the American Academy of Religion (AAR) and the Society of Biblical Literature (SBL) November 23-26 in San Diego, California. These prestigious gatherings […]
Manz Organ Installation at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church We are pleased to share exciting news about the Manz organ, which was sold by LSTC in February 2023 to Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Seattle, Washington. The organ has been successfully installed, and its dedication ceremony is scheduled for September 21, 2024. This event kicks-off Blessed […]
Board of Directors Meeting for Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago Highlights Strategic Direction and New Initiatives The May 2024 board of directors meeting underscored LSTC’s commitment to strategic growth, addressing current challenges, and enhancing its educational offerings through innovative initiatives. This meeting, which took place from May 19-21, opened with a call-to-order by Greg […]
