LSTC Student Spotlight 2024 Rev. Rajesh Kumar Jayaraj He/him/hisMA Theological StudiesBangalore, India What made you choose LSTC? I had heard about LSTC from my friends who studied here. After ten years of ordained ministry in Church of South India Karnataka Central Diocese, I was planning to go for higher studies in Germany. My wife, then-fiancée […]
LSTC Student Spotlight 2024 Natalia Pierson she/herLutheran YearSeattle What made you choose LSTC? Their dedication to the public church What people and communities helped you to get here? My friends from church and from work. They continue to affirm me in my ordination journey. What do you hope to learn during your time at LSTC? […]
LSTC Student Spotlight 2024 Denise Morris she/her/hersMDivMilwaukee, WI What made you choose LSTC? I am a devout Lutheran and honored to have been accepted by LSTC! What people and communities helped you to get here? My family, friends, and professional associations made all of this possible. What do you hope to learn during your time […]
LSTC Student Spotlight 2024 Kevin Boyd He/HimMDivTampa, FL What made you choose LSTC? Location & Professors What people and communities helped you to get here? Bishop & Pastor What do you hope to learn during your time at LSTC? Prepare myself to be an effective minister for Christ. More student spotlights
LSTC Student Spotlight 2024 Hailey Bianco she/herMaster of Arts in MinistryHobart, IN What made you choose LSTC? I was drawn to LSTC for their commitment to social justice and inclusion for all God’s people. I also chose LSTC because I will have the ability to pursue seminary while also continuing my current role in youth […]
LSTC Student Spotlight 2024 Elizabeth Johncy she/her/hersMDivMumbai, India What made you choose LSTC? I chose to join LSTC because I felt it was God’s perfect plan. Another reason is the LSTC community. I have experienced our community’s hospitality and compassion for the past six years. In 2018, I attended my first summer program at LSTC […]
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. […]
