A Legacy of Inquiry Dr. Phil Hefner leaves a lasting mark on religion and science “I call my view of nature and naturalism a ‘God-intoxicated’ concept,’” Theologian Philip Hefner wrote for Covalence in 2011. Hefner, who passed away at his Chicago home on April 27, 2024, will be remembered for his belief in, “an expansive […]
LSTC Remembers Emeriti Faculty Member Dr. Philip Hefner Dr. Philip Hefner, distinguished emeriti faculty member at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago died on April 27, 2024. He was 91 years old. Dr. Hefner was a cherished scholar, mentor, and innovator in the field of systematic theology and religion and science. Dr. Hefner was […]
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 […]
LSTC Remembers Dr. Mark Bangert Dr. Mark Bangert, John H. Tietjen Professor Emeritus of Pastoral Ministry: Worship and Church Music at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC), died February 12, 2023. He was 84 years old. He was a beloved professor, choral and artistic director, and worship leader. A funeral service will be […]
