Black History Month 2024: Black Wellness: Emotionally and Spiritually The Albert “Pete” Pero, Jr. and Cheryl Stewart Pero Center for Intersectionality Studies at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC) is proud to announce the schedule for its 2024 Black History Month Celebration. The Pero Center was established by Scholars and social justice advocates Rev. Dr. Albert […]
Join us on for our Black History Month worship service on Monday, Feb. 5th at 11:30 a.m. where Linda E. Thomas, Ph.D., Vice President and Interim Dean of Academic Affairs will be preaching. Linda Thomas holds a Ph. D. in anthropology from The American University in Washington D.C., a Master of Divinity in Theology from […]
Presenters Fred Niedner Frederick Niedner taught biblical studies and Hebrew Language in Valparaiso University’s Department of Theology from 1973 to 2014. For stretches during those years he also filled staff roles in Valpo’s Chapel of the Resurrection, served as preaching assistant or interim pastor for congregations in northwest Indiana, and taught in LSTC’s D.Min. in […]
Homecoming and Seminex 50th Anniversary Conference Join us April 16-18 at LSTC’s new campus for a once in a lifetime experience! This year we are combining Homecoming with the the 50th Anniversary of Christ Seminary -Seminex in person and online. Get ready for an event-packed week as we celebrate a legacy of faith, education, and […]
“The Struggle Continues…Voting Is Our Right!” Despite the successes of the civil rights movement, our American democracy is still under attack as powerful ‘Trumpian’ forces attempt to create barriers to the ballot box. For people of color, the struggle for freedom continues as we must be forever mindful of the battles fought and won in […]
Justice, Faith, and Inclusion: The Journey of Rev. Kimberly Vaughn, MDiv 2008 As an anti-racist institution, LSTC recognizes that there are moments in our history when we did not act according to our values. By elevating the experiences of alumni like Reverend Vaughn, we are taking the crucial first step in recognizing the harms of […]
On November 14th, LSTC is pleased to announce our online Fall Seminary Sampler, a virtual event during which prospective students will be invited to engage in our community including the following: For those prospective students who have started the admissions process and provided all required materials, there will also be an opportunity to get updates […]
Join us for the 2023 Vine Deloria, Jr. Theological Symposium! The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago is pleased to announce the 2023 Vine Deloria, Jr. Theological Symposium taking place from Monday, November 13th to Wednesday, November 15th 2023. This annual event is a tribute to the legacy of LSTC alum Vine Deloria, Jr., a […]
The LSTC Alumni Board is proud to announce this year’s fall alumni gathering: Connect on Cornell! Get ready for an event like no other as we bring you the highly anticipated fall alumni gathering of 2023! This year, we look forward to bringing you the perfect blend of spirituality, community, and academic insights as we […]
Walking in Faith: Alum Miho Yasukawa on Pastoral Care, the Power of Connection, and Returning to her Roots For LSTC alum Miho Yasukawa, the journey from Japan to the United States to pursue her MA and MDiv at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago is a testament to the power of divine calling and […]
