Dr. Agustina Luvis-Núñez: An Alum Walking the Path of Transformation in Theological Education In the world of theological education, there are individuals whose stories inspire and illuminate the path for others. Dr. Agustina Luvis-Núñez is one such luminary. A passionate educator and scholar who has broadened the field of feminist-Latina-womanist theology and postcolonial theologies, Dr. […]
LSTC Exchange Student Tobi Friedlein: A Path to Pastoral Leadership and Advocacy Tobi Friedlein, a 2023 exchange student hailing from Germany, has embarked on a new academic and faith journey at LSTC with the generous support of a Lutheran World Federation Scholarship. Here, his purpose extends far beyond the pursuit of academic excellence; Friedlein aspires […]
LSTC Exchange Student Mia Federmann: Navigating an Unexpected Journey Growing up in Germany, LSTC exchange student Mia Federmann’s academic path initially seemed far removed from the study of theology. She had dreams of becoming a teacher or pursuing a career in a different field entirely. “I always wanted to become a teacher… and then, after […]
LSTC Summer Reading List The summer reading season is upon us. With long, sunny summer days ahead and plenty of time on the beach—the front lawn, or park bench, the usual conundrum springs up: What to read? In an effort to help you either compile or whittle down your summer reading list, we’re sharing books […]
At the Forefront of Contemporary Ministry: The TEEM Program at LSTC Theological Education for Emerging Ministries, otherwise known as the TEEM program, is a leadership formation process that authorizes leaders from distinguished Word and Sacrament Communities who have served in an emerging ministry site to become fully authorized ministers in the ELCA. TEEM scholarship at […]
LSTC Announces 2023 Fund for Leaders Recipients LSTC is pleased to announce that Madelyn Anderson, Leah Berdahl, Hannah Peterson, and Addy Stuever are this year’s recipients of the Fund for Leaders Scholarship. The ELCA Fund for Leaders Scholarship Program provides full tuition scholarship support for students of tremendous promise attending ELCA seminaries. The scholarship, which […]
Dean Esther Menn on Relationship Building, Interpersonal Connection, and Joy From a personal history of inter-religious engagement to a life-long love of learning For Esther Menn (MA, 1985), Dean of Academic Affairs and Ralph W. and Marilyn R. Klein Professor of Old Testament/Hebrew Bible, the journey to LSTC started in Sunday school. “I loved the […]
Making it all fit: Carly Chamberlain stays busy with Public Church Fellowship, work, classes via distance learning For Carly Chamberlain, her calling to the Ministry of Word and Service wasn’t some bolt out of the blue, but a “gentle calling” over many years. Chamberlain, a first-year MAM student, sees her vocation, as well as her […]
Linda Thomas: called to LSTC for such a time as this “Theological intersectionality is my ground of being,” says Linda E. Thomas, professor of Theology and Anthropology. Drawing from multiple fields of expertise, Thomas uses insights from research and experience in fields of anthropology, history and theology in her work and scholarship. “My goal is […]
Lyndsay’s next great adventure: Monsen comes home to Chicago to explore ministerial calling Lyndsay Monsen’s decision to attend LSTC seems obvious: the seminary is an hour’s drive from her hometown of Highland Park, a northern suburb of Chicago. However, the first-year LSTC student took the long route to seminary, doing her undergraduate studies in Boston, […]
