Transforming Theological Education Project Starling set to launch in 2025 Theological education is on the brink of transformation with the launch of Project Starling set for spring 2025. This innovative digital learning platform is designed to serve a wide range of learners, offering high-quality theological resources (think courses) and modules (think lessons). To design the […]
Craig Mueller: Leading Spiritual Formation Craig Mueller, an experienced pastor, spiritual director, and auxiliary faculty member at LSTC, is bringing his parish ministry experience and passion for spiritual formation to Project Starling. With over three decades of experience in ministry, Craig is known for his ability to connect spirituality, preaching, and worship with everyday life. […]
Peter Vethanayagamony: Exploring Church History Among the many exciting courses being developed is “Church’s Witness: A Survey of Church History,” led by Professor Peter Vethanayagamony. In this Q&A, Professor Vethanayagamony shares insights into his course, its scope, and its potential impact on both lay leaders and the wider community. Known for his passion for church […]
Marvin Wickware: Equipping Leaders for Public Church Dr. Marvin Wickware, Associate Professor of Church and Society and Ethics at LSTC, is creating an exciting learning resource for Project Starling, LSTC’s new online theological education platform. His resource builds on the core principles of the public church curriculum, which emphasizes the integration of church and society, […]
LSTC Faculty Collaborates with Noodle to Develop New Learning Resources On August 28, the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC) convened a pivotal faculty-focused session with Noodle, an educational services company, to advance Project Starling’s mission of expanding high-quality theological education. The session was designed to lay the groundwork for the creation of innovative […]
Project Starling Update: First Discovery Meeting with Noodle In an exciting first step towards the development of innovative learning resources for Project Starling, LSTC recently held its initial discovery meeting with Noodle, the instructional design company hired to assist our faculty in crafting top-tier theological educational modules that align with our commitment to broadening global […]
LSTC’s Project Starling: Embracing Asynchronous Learning for a Global Audience In November, the staff and faculty of the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC) proposed an innovative approach to the Board of Directors: a strategic plan to extend the seminary’s educational reach through asynchronous learning. This initiative, known as Project Starling, aims to address […]
Shaping the Education of Tomorrow: LSTC’s Asynchronous Learning Project Kicks-Off In this ever-evolving digital age, technology has emerged not just as a tool but as an indispensable force in shaping how knowledge is acquired and disseminated. As brick-and-mortar institutions grapple with the demands of a changing world, LSTC recognizes that while the essence of theological […]
Incoming MDiv Student Hannah Peterson on Faith, Ministry, and Distance Learning In fifth grade, Hannah Peterson told her teacher that she wanted to be a pastor when she grew up. Her teacher may not have found this surprising: both Peterson’s parents were ministers ordained in the ELCA tradition, and her grandmother was one of 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 […]
