Black and African Descent Lutheran Gathering Dinner and Art Exhibit Registration for this event is closed. The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago and the Albert and Cheryl Pero Center for Intersectionality Studies are proud to announce the 2023 Black History Month celebration. The theme for this year is Reparations. This theme was chosen because […]
2023 Black History Month at LSTC“Reparations: Educate, Liberate and Celebrate!” The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC) and the Albert and Cheryl Pero Center for Intersectionality Studies were proud to host the 2023 Black History month celebration. The theme for 2023 was Reparations: Educate, Liberate and Celebrate! It is no secret that Black communities […]
A Martin Luther King Day Celebration The Pero Center for Intersectionality Studies at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago presents a day of ministry and discussion as we explore the theme, “Where do we go from here?” We invite you to join us for this special chapel service, lunch, and panel discussion commemorating Rev. Dr. […]
Neuroscience of Implicit Bias Conference: Society, Systems, and Synapses The Centers of LSTC are coming together to explore the neuroscience of implicit bias, address how it impacts various areas of our lives, and give practical examples of how we might overcome this bias in our personal and congregational lives. We’ll explore theological perspectives on implicit […]
An Overflow of Abundance: Barbara Rossing and Lauren Johnson If you talk to Barbara Rossing about her call to theological education, you’ll hear a word often repeated: abundance. Rossing grew up in Northfield, Minn., with a current population of nearly 21,000. It’s the home of Carleton College, where Rossing studied geology as an undergraduate. She […]
Reflections from LSTC Antiracism Transformation Team members LSTC’s Antiracism Transformation Team (ATT), formed last summer, has completed its monthly trainings with Chicago ROAR (Regional Organizing for Antiracism). It is in the process of organizing internally, developing strategies to engage with different parts of the LSTC community, and developing relationships with external partners. The team is […]
Adam and Elle Dowd: ‘Our work will always be collaborative’ Adam and Elle Dowd came to seminary together—Elle on the track for an MDiv since age 7, Adam with not nearly that destination history. They met as undergrads at Iowa State in an Old Testament class. Adam was an art and design major who had […]
Fall 2024Featuring:Leading LSTC Through a Time of Tremendous ChangeOn The Way: LSTC’s New Strategic Plan for 2024-2029Finding a New HomeLSTC Advancement Diaries: The Road ShowFar From HomeA Gift to the GenerationsTransforming Theological EducationCraig Mueller: Leading Spiritual FormationPeter Vethanayagamony: Exploring Church HistoryMarvin Wickware: Equipping Leaders for Public ChurchHonoring an Illustrious Career40 Years of Speaking Truth to […]
At LSTC, we believe in nurturing the spiritual lives of our students, fostering strong community bonds, and cultivating leadership skills. Our student organizations offer a wealth of opportunities for personal growth, faith development, and active citizenship. Explore, engage, and find your place among us! Student Government LSTC has three student government organizations: Master’s Student Association […]
Faith and Worship We thank God for the liberating good news of Jesus Christ. Community Engagement Students, staff, and faculty collaboratively plan bi-weekly worship services. Public Church We connect our experiences with the needs of the broader world. Our Faith in Action Worship at LSTC is at the core of our identity. Our worship services […]
