LSTC Celebrates 163rd Commencement with a Message of Hope for the Future On Sunday, May 21, 2023, LSTC candidates for the certificate in Theological Education for Emerging Ministries, the Master of Arts degrees, Master of Divinity degrees, and Doctoral degrees processed for the last time past the building at 1100 E. 55th Street, the building […]
LSTC to Host an Online Art Auction May 11-18 Stroll through any hall at LSTC and, at some point, you will be compelled to stop and observe the beautiful, symbolic, abstract, or historic artwork decorating the seminary’s walls. Over the last five decades, LSTC has accumulated a collection of more than one hundred-thirty art pieces […]
LSTC’s Center of Christian-Muslim Engagement for Peace and Justice Announces Webinar: Preaching Jesus with Interfaith Sensitivity on the Final Sunday of Easter and the Feast of Pentecost (John 17 and Acts 2:1-21) On Tuesday, May 16th, from 12:00pm-1:30pm, this hybrid event will offer practical guidance for those preaching texts that are particularly challenging when tending […]
2023 Commencement and Baccalaureate Ceremonies Commencement exercises for the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago’s (LSTC’s) class of 2023 will be held in person at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. The church is located at 5472 South Kimbark Avenue in Chicago. There will be a reception […]
Challenges and Opportunities of Online Worship Webinar Join us on March 9 or March 23 from 6–8 p.m. via zoom for an online conversation focusing on the challenges and opportunities of online worship with hosts Rev. Erik Christensen, Pastor to the Community & Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago […]
Philanthropy Workshop with Mike Ward: Creating a Culture of Generosity when the world keeps shouting scarcity Join Mike Ward, author of Abundance: Creating a Culture of Generosity and Managing Partner of GSB Fundraising for a workshop and discussion, Friday, March 10, 9:00-11:00 a.m., about generosity and how to craft the best story that leads people […]
Preaching Jesus Without Anti-Semitic Bias in 2023: practical webinar in preparation for Lent On Friday, February 10 from 12:15-1:00 p.m., the Center of Christian Muslim Engagement (CCME) will be hosting a workshop on the topic, Preaching Jesus Without Anti-Semitic Bias in 2023: practical webinar in preparation for Lent. Rabbi Anna Levin Rosen, Director of University of […]
Spring 2023 Learning Communities Brings Martin Luther to the Forefront This spring, LSTC is proud to announce that Professor of systematic theology and esteemed Luther Scholar Candace Kohli will be offering an extraordinary, free, 4-part series, sponsored by LSTC’s Learning Communities, which will be open to the public and hosted live in person on Sundays […]
