LSTC Student Spotlight 2026 Kendall Robinson He/HimThMHometown: Lansing, MI What brought you to LSTC? I believe divine providence combined with a hunger driven by purpose led me to LSTC. Being a part of this learning community affords me the opportunity to continue the journey towards a PhD while refining my own theological formation. That coupled […]
LSTC Student Spotlight 2026 Daniel Paul He/Him/HisMDivCurrently in: Oak Forest, IL What brought you to LSTC? I was drawn to LSTC because of its strong theological education, experienced faculty, and meaningful curriculum. What people, communities, or experiences have been important sources of support for you? My family, church pastor, community, professors, and fellow students have […]
LSTC Student Spotlight 2026 Magdalena Kamphausen They/ThemMDiv/AMHometown: Chiang Mai, ThailandCurrently in: Rogers Park, Chicago What brought you to LSTC? My pastor at Ebenezer Lutheran in Andersonville, Rev. Michael Fick (MDiv ’04), thought I would be a good fit for the program. I share LSTC’s commitment to social justice, reconciliation, and interfaith organizing. What people, communities, […]
LSTC Student Spotlight 2026 Hayley “Bee” Alidai She/TheyMDivHometown: Fort Wayne, INCurrently in: Mokena, IL What brought you to LSTC? The realization that I needed a career change and wanted to know much more about theology than I did prior to enrolling here! What are you most looking forward to during your time at LSTC? Experiences […]
LSTC Student Spotlight 2025 Stephen Boss he/him/hisMaster of Arts in MinistryRockford, IL What made you choose LSTC? LSTC is known for having a focus on social justice. My son, Erik Boss, also attended with wife L. What people and communities helped you to get here? Pastor Nathan Keith at Trinity Lutheran Church and Bishop/Pastor Wayne […]
LSTC Student Spotlight 2025 Steve Fedota he/himMaster of Arts in MinistryChicago, IL What advice would you give to first-year students? Keep your head up and look around a lot. What people, communities, or faculty members have been your biggest support thus far? This is day two of meeting people face to face – I’m acclimating […]
LSTC Student Spotlight 2025 Rice Irayuli Saragih she/her/hersMaster of ArtsIndonesia What made you choose LSTC? I chose LSTC because, as a female Lutheran pastor from Indonesia, studying at a Lutheran seminary abroad has been a lifelong dream of mine. LSTC is known as an inclusive and diverse community with a strong commitment to justice and […]
LSTC Student Spotlight 2025 Yun Xing (Sylvia) she/her/hersMaster of DivinityChina What made you choose LSTC? The curriculum, multicultural setting, and recognized scholars and theologians, faculty, and outstanding alums. What people and communities helped you to get here? Bishop and pastors, my spiritual mentors, leaders in ELCA and MCS, my home church family—St. Luke’s Evangelical Lutheran […]
LSTC Student Spotlight 2024 Ingrid Kieffer they/them/theirsMDiv What made you choose LSTC? I chose LSTC because I wanted to attend a seminary that had in-person classes, a community that would be active and inviting, and a place where as a queer person I would feel welcomed and feel like I could authentically be who I […]
LSTC Student Spotlight 2024 Kristen Combs She/Her/HersMaster of DivinityCountryside, IL What made you choose LSTC? I chose LSTC because I am a recent member of the ELCA church, and I knew it would be a safe space to learn and grow. What people and communities helped you to get here? The support of my church, […]
