Maryjeanne Schaffmeyer Being Honored with the 2024 Distinguished Service Award Maryjeanne Schaffmeyer, a decade-long member of the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago’s board of directors, is being honored with the 2024 Distinguished Service Award. This esteemed recognition, given by the seminary at its spring leadership dinner in May, is presented annually to individuals whose […]
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 […]
LSTC Announces its Homecoming and Seminex 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of Legacy and Learning Get ready for an extraordinary three days as the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC) hosts a unique blend of Homecoming and commemorates the 50th Anniversary of Seminex from April 16-18, 2024. The event will take place both in person […]
Faith, Leadership, and Building Community Growing up Lutheran on Chicago’s South Side, Greg Lewis, MDiv ’07 has long followed a path of intellectual and ethical exploration. His journey to becoming an LSTC alum and the vice chairperson of the LSTC Board of Directors (BOD) is a testament to his passion for learning and deep commitment […]
Board of Directors Emeritus Member Roger Lewis: A Career of Nurturing Philanthropy at LSTC Board of Directors Emeritus Member Roger Lewis’ path towards philanthropic leadership at LSTC was first and foremost fostered by his daughter, Alumni Board Member and Foundation Board of Trustees Member Carrie Lewis La Plante (MDiv 2004; DMin 2015). For La Plante, […]
Justice, Faith, and Inclusion: The Journey of Rev. Kimberly Vaughn, MDiv 2008 As an anti-racist institution, LSTC recognizes that there are moments in our history when we did not act according to our values. By elevating the experiences of alumni like Reverend Vaughn, we are taking the crucial first step in recognizing the harms of […]
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 Alum Rev Dr. Tom Gaulke MDiv ’07 PhD ’20 on Hope, Healing, and Promises One of LSTC alum Tom Gaulke’s most foundational spiritual experiences was also one of his earliest memories. “It’s as far back as I can remember,” he says. “I was sitting on a carpet at Hales Corners Lutheran Church. I think […]
Rev. Dr. James Thomas: A Remarkable Journey from Seminex to Global Ministry When Rev. Dr. James Thomas, a 1976 graduate of Seminex (Concordia Seminary in Exile), comes to LSTC in Spring of 2024 to preach for the highly anticipated 50th anniversary Seminex event, he will bring to bear a lifetime of service, academic innovation, and […]
Walking in Faith: Alum Miho Yasukawa on Pastoral Care, the Power of Connection, and Returning to her Roots For LSTC alum Miho Yasukawa, the journey from Japan to the United States to pursue her MA and MDiv at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago is a testament to the power of divine calling and […]
