Dr. Barbara Rossing Honoring an Illustrious Career After 30 years of teaching New Testament at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, Barbara Rossing’s final class brought her to a very special place: the Island of Patmos. Long associated with the Book of Revelation, Rossing’s area of expertise, she traveled to the remote location in […]
40 Years of Speaking Truth to Power Rev. Dr. Kim Beckmann is a master weaver of words. Which is why it’s no surprise that the homiletics teacher’s own story at LSTC, through all its many twists and turns, found a poetic ending in the same place it began: the courtyard of the Lowrey building. The […]
Finding a New Home The Manz Organ is dedicated at a ceremony at Blessed Sacrament The historic Ruth and Paul Manz organ, housed at LSTC for almost 20 years, has found a new home at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Seattle, Washington. The organ was designed to suit the Augustana Chapel space, and named in […]
ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton’s Historic Visit to LSTC Reaffirms Commitment to Lutheran-Jewish Reconciliation The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago was deeply honored to welcome ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton for her first visit to campus, where she met with institutional leaders, took a tour, and participated in a powerful reflection on the ELCA’s […]
Esteemed Faculty, Members of LSTC Community Represented at the 2024 AAR and SBL Meeting LSTC is honored to have several faculty members and alumni representing our community at the 2024 annual meetings of the American Academy of Religion (AAR) and the Society of Biblical Literature (SBL) November 23-26 in San Diego, California. These prestigious gatherings […]
LSTC Announces Presidential Search Committee The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago is excited to announce the formation of its Presidential Search Committee. This diverse and distinguished group will be responsible for identifying LSTC’s next president, a leader who will steer the institution toward a bright and faithful future. The committee members were thoughtfully chosen […]
Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago Appoints Keisha Dyson as Vice President for Enterprise Innovation The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago is pleased to announce the appointment of Keisha Dyson as Vice President for Enterprise Innovation. Dyson brings over 25 years of experience in the areas of communications, media, and institutional leadership to this critical role, […]
A New Chapter for Worship at LSTC: Changes in the Chapel Program for Fall This fall brings exciting changes to the worship life at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC), offering a rich and dynamic spiritual experience for students, faculty, and the wider community. At the heart of these changes is a shift […]
Better Together: LSTC, CTU, and MTS Kick Off the School Year with Fun, Food, and Fellowship! The sun was shining, the BBQ was sizzling, and the sense of community was palpable as the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, Catholic Theological Union, and McCormick Theological Seminary came together Thursday, September 5 for their first-ever “Better […]
LSTC Welcomes Chinese Delegation for Global Church Exchange The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), along with several ecumenical partners, hosted a significant visit from a delegation representing the China Christian Council (CCC) and the Three-Self Patriotic Movement of the Protestant Church. This delegation included top leaders from the Chinese church as well as representatives […]
