Bearing Witness: Dr. Linda Thomas Reflects on a Pilgrimage to Palestine and Israel When Dr. Linda E. Thomas, Dean and Vice President of Academic Affairs; Bernard Fischer, Westberg Distinguished Ministry Professor of Theology and Anthropology; and Director of the Reverend Dr. Albert “Pete” Pero, Jr. and the Reverend Dr. Cheryl Stewart Pero Center for Intersectionality […]
Faith in Action: How Our Theological Principles Drive Social Justice At LSTC, our adherence to key theological principles forms the foundation of both academic and communal life, with social justice at the heart of our mission. We spoke to faculty members across disciplines to better understand how the seminary’s commitment to justice, inclusivity, and community […]
Homecoming + Queer Symposium 2025: A Celebration of Joy, Justice, and Community Join us Monday, April 28 – Wednesday, April 30, 2025, for a bold and sacred convergence at LSTC: Homecoming and the Queer Intersectionality and the Public Church Symposium will come together for three days of learning, gathering, and celebration. This year’s Queer Symposium […]
LSTC Faculty Contribute to OPA Critique of Current Administration A group of emeriti faculty from LSTC, along with other faith leaders in academia and the public church, have come together to form a renewed “Old Professors Association” (OPA). The OPA recently released a theologically grounded critique of the administration’s current direction, engaging deeply with the […]
How MDiv Student Hannah Peterson Engages in Community Organizing to Answer Her Call For second-year MDiv student Hannah Peterson, community organizing is imperative to living out her values. “I organize because it answers a spiritual need in my heart,” she says. At the end of February, Peterson joined 89 others in Washington, DC for the […]
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 […]
What Lutherans Can Learn from ELCA Ecumenical Partners: A Call to Mercy and Justice In these deeply divided times, when fear so often overshadows hope, our community has been given a sacred opportunity to reflect on what it means to live faithfully as leaders of the public church. The bold witness of our ELCA ecumenical […]
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 […]
Shaping Faith and Future Dr. Karri Alldredge is opening new doors for textual exploration at LSTC Dr. Karri Alldredge has always had a passion for the New Testament. Growing up in a Lutheran community, her faith has long been deeply rooted in the teachings of the Bible. But it was her journey through life, shaped […]
Leadership in a Time of Change LSTC Board Chair Terry Goff: “I have always regarded serving in church leadership as a natural response to the call of action associated with faith” In 2018, Terry Goff was wrapping up service on the ELCA’s Central/ Southern Illinois Synod Council when a new opportunity arrived. The synod’s bishop, […]
