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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Manz Organ Installation at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church We are pleased to share exciting news about the Manz organ, which was sold by LSTC in February 2023 to Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Seattle, Washington. The organ has been successfully installed, and its dedication ceremony is scheduled for September 21, 2024. This event kicks-off Blessed […]
2024 Commencement and Baccalaureate Ceremonies Commencement exercises for the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago’s (LSTC’s) class of 2024 will be held Sunday, May 19 at 2:30 p.m. at St. Paul & the Redeemer located at 4945 S. Dorchester Ave in Chicago. Live streaming of the commencement service will be available here: https://business.facebook.com/events/379204298425990/. A reception […]
Experience the Spirit of Song: Join the Combined Choir for the St. Louis Hymn Festival on June 14! Immerse yourself in a celebration of music and community at LSTC as we honor the legacy of Christ Seminary – Seminex at the upcoming St. Louis Hymn Festival. Set against the backdrop of historical significance, this event […]
34th Annual Gospel Choir Benefit Concert: Honoring Diversity and Celebrating Community Join us for an uplifting evening of music, fellowship, and celebration at the 34th Annual Gospel Choir Benefit Concert! Experience the soul-stirring melodies of the LSTC Gospel Choir as they fill the air with joy and inspiration. This special evening will not only showcase […]
Black History Month 2024: Black Wellness: Emotionally and Spiritually The Albert “Pete” Pero, Jr. and Cheryl Stewart Pero Center for Intersectionality Studies at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC) is proud to announce the schedule for its 2024 Black History Month Celebration. The Pero Center was established by Scholars and social justice advocates Rev. Dr. Albert […]
No Time Like the Present: Learning Communities Takes Flight For Lane Lewis, building faith-based community has always been at the forefront of his priorities. Lane and his wife, Johanna, had been members of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Naperville, Illinois, for twenty-seven years and now Trinity Lutheran in Greenville, South Carolina for the past two […]
LSTC Fall Alumni Gathering: Connect on Cornell! The LSTC Alumni Board is proud to announce this year’s fall alumni gathering: Connect on Cornell! Get ready for an event like no other as we bring you the highly anticipated fall alumni gathering of 2023! This year, we look forward to bringing you the perfect blend of […]
