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 […]
LSTC Student Spotlight 2023 Tobi Friedlein he/him/hisNon-degree seeking student (exchange student, here for ten months)Windsbach, Germany What made you choose LSTC? I chose LSTC because my teacher recommended LSTC and I´m excited to see the city of Chicago. What people and communities helped you to get here? My teacher helped me with organizing my trip […]
LSTC Student Spotlight 2023 Mia Federmann she/her/hersMaster of DivinityStuttgart, Germany What made you choose LSTC? What I like about LSTC is how it combines academic education and lived spirituality and faith. For the last 4 years of studying theology in Germany I developed my love for academics, especially systematic theology, religious study and philosophy. But […]
