Dr. Barbara Rossing Honoring an Illustrious Career After 30 years of teaching New Testament at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, Barbara Rossing’s final class brought her to a very special place: the Island of Patmos. Long associated with the Book of Revelation, Rossing’s area of expertise, she traveled to the remote location in […]
LSTC is the Place. Now is the Time. Christian Scharen shares his thoughts on embracing new ministries Rev. Dr. Christian Scharen knows we’re at an inflection point. “The traditional way that theological education has been done is just not working,” he states calmly. “Schools are closing, their enrollments are shrinking. All the traditional markers show […]
LSTC Awarded $25,000 ATS Grant to Advance Online Pedagogy and Faculty Training The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago is pleased to announce it has been awarded a $25,000 Moving Forward in Mission grant from the Association of Theological Schools. The grant will fund a new initiative to equip LSTC faculty and advanced doctoral students […]
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 […]
Dr. Linda Thomas: Pioneering Transformative Leadership in Theological Education Dr. Linda Thomas stands as a luminary figure in the ever-evolving landscape of theological education. Her transformative leadership at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC) continues to reshape the narrative through diversity, equity, justice, inclusion and intersectionality. Dr. Thomas has recently been appointed Interim […]
Remembering Dr. James A. SchererSeptember 1, 1926 – December 20, 2023 Dr. James A. Scherer, the venerable Lutheran missionary, church historian and pioneer in the academic study of missiology, died Wednesday December 20, 2023, in North Riverside, IL. At 97, he left a legacy of theological scholarship, Christian missions and a long life richly textured […]
Dr. Rafael Malpica Padilla’s Journey in Leadership and Latin Ministry Dr. Rafael Malpica Padilla joined LSTC last fall as the newly appointed DAMM Chair in Leadership and Director of the Latine Ministry and Theology Program. This post follows a brief retirement from the ELCA, where he previously served as the Executive Director of Service and […]
Shaping Faith and Future Dr. Karri Alldredge is opening new doors for textual exploration at LSTC Dr. Karri Alldredge has always had a passion for the New Testament. Growing up in a Lutheran community, her faith has long been deeply rooted in the teachings of the Bible. But it was her journey through life, shaped […]
Linda Thomas: called to LSTC for such a time as this “Theological intersectionality is my ground of being,” says Linda E. Thomas, professor of Theology and Anthropology. Drawing from multiple fields of expertise, Thomas uses insights from research and experience in fields of anthropology, history and theology in her work and scholarship. “My goal is […]
Marvin Wickware: moving beyond reconciliation “I don’t use the term ‘racial reconciliation’ much anymore,” said Marvin Wickware, assistant professor of church and society and ethics, “because it’s lifted up as an alternative to anti-racism these days.” And for Wickware, working towards an antiracist church and society is the crucial opportunity in this moment in history: […]
