LSTC Celebrates the Gift of a New Organ The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago is pleased to announce a generous gift from Gordon Braatz that has made possible the installation of a new Rodgers Imagine 359D organ in the LSTC Chapel. The gift, made in December 2025 and installed in May 2026, represents a […]
A Unifying Force: The Transformative Role of Music at LSTC By Sarah Brooks Students at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago come from more than 60 countries, bringing diverse backgrounds, identities, and perspectives to their work in ministry. For many students who hail from disparate environments and contexts, music serves as a bridge, connecting […]
LSTC is the Place. Now is the Time. Christian Scharen shares his thoughts on embracing new ministries Rev. Dr. Christian Scharen knows we’re at an inflection point. “The traditional way that theological education has been done is just not working,” he states calmly. “Schools are closing, their enrollments are shrinking. All the traditional markers show […]
Finding a New Home The Manz Organ is dedicated at a ceremony at Blessed Sacrament The historic Ruth and Paul Manz organ, housed at LSTC for almost 20 years, has found a new home at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Seattle, Washington. The organ was designed to suit the Augustana Chapel space, and named in […]
A New Chapter for Worship at LSTC: Changes in the Chapel Program for Fall This fall brings exciting changes to the worship life at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC), offering a rich and dynamic spiritual experience for students, faculty, and the wider community. At the heart of these changes is a shift […]
LSTC Celebrates Convocation with a Spirit of Unity and Worship The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC) kicked off its 165th academic year on September 4, 2024, with a Service of Holy Communion and Convocation, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter under the theme of a “Season of Creation.” This year’s convocation […]
