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 […]
Developing the Treasure of the Rare Books Collection By Alisha Green Nestled on the fourth-floor home of the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, the Rare Books Collection display room holds more than a thousand volumes related to New Testament and Reformation Studies. Still, the room represents only a fourth of the larger Rare Books […]
Who We Were Then / Who We Are Now Preserving our Values in Trying Times By Rhiannon Koehler At LSTC, we are committed to our role as a Christ-centered institution that is responsive to our context, committed to excellence, and committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. How do we continue to preserve our values […]
LSTC Students Explore the Vital Role of Administration in Ministry Leadership By Rhiannon Koehler Behind every vibrant ministry is an infrastructure of strategic planning, thoughtful leadership, and administrative precision. For Lyndsay Monsen and Shemiah Curry, students in the 2025 J-Term Ministry of Administration course, these skills came into sharp focus in exploring the unseen work […]
On The Way LSTC’s New Strategic Plan for 2024-2029 Reflecting on all that LSTC has come through in recent years—navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, selling our former main facility, and relocating to our new home—I’m reminded of the story in Luke 24:13-35. In this passage, two disciples, their hopes dashed, walk the road to Emmaus, recounting […]
A Gift to the Generations Marlene Miloch nurtures future leaders of the Church through generosity and faith Marlene Lynor Miloch (pronounced MY lock) was a longtime supporter of theological education and believed in nurturing future leaders of the Church. A steadfast supporter of the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, Marlene has left an indelible […]
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, […]
