Why TEEM is the best thing we’ve done in theological education in the ELCA

Why TEEM is the best thing we’ve done in theological education in the ELCA And why that bodes well for our new Presiding Bishop, Yehiel Curry By Christian Scharen The Lutheran tradition is, by all accounts, a university tradition. The Lutheran branch of Christianity emerged from the work of an Augustinian monk and professor at […]

Eleven LSTC Alumni Lead as Bishops: Guiding the ELCA into the Future

Eleven LSTC Alumni Lead as Bishops: Guiding the ELCA into the Future Across the ELCA, the call to bold, faithful leadership is being answered by eleven Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago alumni currently serving as bishops in synods across the country. These leaders, shaped by their theological formation at LSTC, are guiding congregations and […]

Alumni Spotlight on Luanne Cantrell MDiv ‘11: Answering the Call Beyond the Pulpit

Alumni Spotlight on Luanne Cantrell MDiv ‘11: Answering the Call Beyond the Pulpit Since earning her Master of Divinity in 2011, Luanne Cantrell has forged a ministry path that exemplifies flexibility and faithfulness to God’s call. As the Community Support Services Coordinator for the Channahon Fire Protection District in Illinois, Cantrell finds herself ministering not […]

Matt Keadle, MDiv ’11: On Keeping the Faith and Building Community

Matt Keadle MDiv ’11 On Keeping the Faith and Building Community When Matt Keadle MDiv ’11 first arrived at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago he saw  it as more than just a seminary. It was an opportunity to cross a divide. Growing up in  Arlington Heights, a Chicago suburb, Keadle rarely ventured into […]

Amber Kalina MDiv, 2021 on Being a Community Leader, Not Just a Church Leader

Amber Kalina MDiv ’21 on Being a Community Leader, Not Just a Church Leader For Amber Kalina MDiv ’21, LSTC helped her to become attentive to the intersection  between faith and society. “Beloved community doesn’t just happen on its own,” Amber says. “It requires intentional relationship building, cherishing of diversity, and curiosity for  what the […]

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