LSTC Students Meet with Rev. Jesse Jackson at Rainbow PUSH Coalition Headquarters A group of LSTC students had the incredible opportunity earlier this fall to meet with esteemed civil rights leader and theologian Rev. Jesse Jackson. The students, as part of Dean Linda Thomas and Dr. Francisco Herrera’s Public Church II class, traveled to the national […]
Leading LSTC Through a Time of Tremendous Change In an era of dramatic changes in higher theological education, James Nieman has proven to be a steadfast leader Since his call to the presidency at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago in 2012, Nieman has guided the seminary through financial strain, evolving church dynamics, and […]
Far From Home As conflict persists in Myanmar, Burmese students at LSTC grapple with distance and despair The ongoing conflict in Myanmar, which erupted after a military coup in February 2021, continues to have severe consequences for the country’s people. LSTC’s students from Myanmar are no exception. Wu Mee, Char Laywa, Ji Bu, and M. […]
A Blessed Baptism MDiv student Kylee Bestenlehner on the pilgrimage of a lifetime My first semester of seminary, I took History and Theology I with Dr. Peter Vethanayagamony and I wrote an essay on the cultural context of the Roman Empire and its effects on the spread of Christianity. During that class, I learned about […]
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 […]
LSTC Advancement Diaries: The Road Show At LSTC, our Advancement team has taken their show on the road, literally, to share the exciting updates and new developments happening at LSTC to members of our community around the country. This is the first in a series of behind-the-scenes accounts of how our Advancement team breaks barriers […]
LSTC Board of Directors Welcomes New Leadership As LSTC enters a new chapter, the Board of Directors has experienced a shift in its composition, marked by both continuity and change. The new board reflects a broader range of diversity and expertise, signaling the seminary’s ongoing commitment to inclusive leadership and strengthening its position in theological […]
