Q & A with Rev. Dr. José David Rodríguez Professor of Systematic Theology, LSTC As part of our celebration of Latine Heritage Month, LSTC is proud to highlight the voices and stories of Latine theologians, leaders, and alumni shaping our community and the wider church. Through a series of insightful Q&A features, we explore their […]
Indonesian Delegation to Stay at LSTC: A Unique Interfaith Opportunity This fall, the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago will host an Indonesian delegation of 20 Muslim boarding school leaders for two months as they participate in interfaith events led by American Islamic College. Thanks to a collaborative grant from Indonesia’s Ministry of Religious Affairs […]
LSTC Welcomes Chinese Delegation for Global Church Exchange The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), along with several ecumenical partners, hosted a significant visit from a delegation representing the China Christian Council (CCC) and the Three-Self Patriotic Movement of the Protestant Church. This delegation included top leaders from the Chinese church as well as representatives […]
Darcy Tillman: A Journey of Faith, Service, and Curiosity Darcy Tillman, MDiv ’99, took an unconventional path to congregational ministry. I grew up in a time when you didn’t see a lot of women in ministry, but I’d always been active in the church,” she said. “The first time I seriously considered seminary was after […]
Heidi Torgerson Embraces Courage and Love Through Global Ministry Pastor Heidi Torgerson, MDiv ’06, was 13 years old when she delivered her first sermon. “I’m one of those people who doesn’t really remember a time when I didn’t feel a call to ministry,” she says about her journey which began at a strong congregation she […]
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 […]
Explore Biblical History with LSTC: You’re Invited on a Pilgrimage to Greece and Turkey! Join us from May 21 to June 6, 2024, as we embark on a pilgrimage to the biblical cities of Greece and Turkey, guided by the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC). This extraordinary journey offers you a unique opportunity […]
Rev. Dr. James Thomas: A Remarkable Journey from Seminex to Global Ministry When Rev. Dr. James Thomas, a 1976 graduate of Seminex (Concordia Seminary in Exile), comes to LSTC in Spring of 2024 to preach for the highly anticipated 50th anniversary Seminex event, he will bring to bear a lifetime of service, academic innovation, and […]
LSTC alum Pemba Buthelezi, former Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Southern Africa, returns to visit LSTC alum Bishop Paulos Phembukuthula Buthelezi of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Southern Africa (ELCSA) and his spouse Gretta visited LSTC on April 15-18. They met with LSTC students, faculty, and staff and attended an interfaith iftar, LSTC’s […]
The Art of Transformation: A Reflection From Liz Kuster, Horizon Intern in Bratislava, Slovakia Emma stood at the front of the room and invited the class to come collect a sheet of the colorful paper I had brought at her request. Students, bantering in Slovak, debated over colors, and finally returned to their seats so […]
