Albert “Pete” Pero, Jr. and Cheryl Stewart Pero Center for Intersectionality Studies WELCOME The goal of the Albert “Pete” Pero, Jr. and Cheryl Stewart Pero Center for Intersectionality Studies is to be a resource for the whole church: local congregations, synods, seminary communities, and the churchwide expression. The purpose of the Center is to bring […]
Discover What We Mean by Public Church At LSTC, the concept of “Public Church” goes beyond traditional ecclesiology. It’s about engaging church leaders, clerics, and congregations in a collective journey to find their theological and ministerial relevance in today’s world. As LSTC student Christopher Rajkumar eloquently puts it: “Public Church is not an alternate ecclesiology […]
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“Am I My Sister’s Keeper? Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls” theme for 2022 Vine Deloria Jr. Theological Symposium January 1, 2023 Over the last two decades, dedicated Indigenous leaders, families, organizers, activists, and organizations have worked in vital ways to shine a light on the ongoing Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) epidemic […]
LSTC to release presentations on Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Jan. 17) January 4, 2022 Join LSTC January 17 at 11:00 a.m. CST for “History, Hope, and King: Where Do We Go from Here Amid Times of Political Unrest, Voter Suppression, and COVID?”, a series of presentations led by Christian ethicists who will take Dr. […]
Karl Anliker’s Hein-Fry presentation Oct. 28 October 13, 2020 Karl Anliker, a senior MDiv student, represents LSTC in the annual Hein-Fry lecture on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 2:30 p.m. Central time. Each year, one student from each ELCA-affiliated seminary is invited to create a class, encounter, or series for people steeped in biblical texts, as […]
LSTC Graduate Spotlight 2024 Wu Mee she/her/hersMaster of Theology What is your favorite memory of your time at LSTC? It is indisputable that I have many fond memories at LSTC. My favorite has to be my wedding in our old school building, surrounded by faculty, staff, and friends. What was the most meaningful class you […]
LSTC Graduate Spotlight 2024 Francisco Herrera he/him/motherDoctor of Philosophy What is your favorite memory of your time at LSTC? In 2018 I designed, funded, and coordinated a weekend training based on the base community model of mission (Spanish: comunidad eclesial de base) as part of my work with #decolonizeLutheranism. In Augustana Chapel from August 13-14, […]
Visionary Leaders Honored at the 2024 LSTC Alumni Awards The LSTC community gathered at this year’s Seminex/Homecoming event, held April 16-18, to honor four exceptional individuals who left an enduring mark on our institution and the world. The 2024 Alumni Award winners represent the pinnacle of achievement and service within their respective fields. They embody […]
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