LSTC Student Spotlight 2023 Leah Berdahl she/herMaster of DivinitySioux Falls, SD What made you choose LSTC? I was drawn to LSTC by the academic opportunities, vibrant welcoming community, and affirming attention to social advocacy. What people and communities helped you to get here? I grew up in Sioux Falls, SD where my home church, Spirit […]
LSTC Student Spotlight 2023 Nixon Mwitula he/him/hisMaster of Divinity What made you choose LSTC? I chose the Lutheran School of Theology because is an innovative learning seminary and also, and it also has enough experience to train future public leaders who have the potential to smile and warmly welcome, and attract many to apply to […]
LSTC Student Spotlight 2023 Madelyn Anderson she/herMaster of DivinityNew Providence, IA What made you choose LSTC? I chose LSTC because of its commitment to LGBTQIA+ inclusion and emphasis on moving the church forward into the world as it is. What people and communities helped you to get here? I am so grateful to Wartburg College […]
LSTC Student Spotlight 2023 Lucas Fiet he/himMaster of ArtsKnoxville, Tennessee What made you choose LSTC? My undergraduate degree was in religious studies, and while I loved the program, it was at a public university. I wanted to continue my studies somewhere where I could combine rigorous academic approaches with personal, spiritual appreciation for the material. […]
LSTC Student Spotlight 2023 Josh Spangler he/him/hisTheological Education for Emerging Ministries (TEEM)Somerset, PA What made you choose LSTC? LSTC’s online TEEM program. What people and communities helped you to get here? My four kids, wife, parents, and my entire church family. What do you hope to learn during your time at LSTC? I am excited […]
LSTC Student Spotlight 2023 Jan Frando Purba he/him/hisMaster of ArtsIndonesia What made you choose LSTC? I chose LSTC because I know that LSTC is one of the best Lutheran schools in the world and I have some LSTC alumni friends who provided information about LSTC. At LSTC I will also be enriched with international experiences […]
LSTC Student Spotlight 2023 Hannah Peterson she/her/hersMaster of DivinityHamilton, Montana What made you choose LSTC? I chose LSTC for its intentional community and action focus. I knew I’d be moving to Chicago with my partner, and it was important to me that I become involved in the local community – being a student at LSTC […]
LSTC Student Spotlight 2023 Erik Grayvold he/him/hisMaster of Theology/Doctor of PhilosophyEwen, MI What made you choose LSTC? The academic opportunities of ACTS while having a homebase to focus on Lutheran theology. What people and communities helped you to get here? Dr. Colby Dickinson, Dr. Edmondo Lupieri, and Dr. Miguel Diaz of Loyola University-Chicago. Rev. Dr. […]
LSTC Student Spotlight 2023 Addy Stuever she/her and they/themMaster of DivinityCapac, Michigan What made you choose LSTC? I chose LSTC for its commitment to fostering a diverse church, ecumenical opportunities and proximity to my loved ones in Chicago and Michigan. What people and communities helped you to get here? I owe gratitude for the support […]
LSTC Student Spotlight 2023 Adam Groenke he/him/hisMaster of DivinityCleveland, Ohio What made you choose LSTC? I went to college at Miami University in Ohio where I studied global politics/diplomacy and philosophy. I decided to come to LSTC after I visited here for the March Seminary Sampler program for prospective students. I love the area and […]
