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Opportunities at LSTC - Late January-March 2012
All events are held at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, 1100 East 55th Street, Chicago, unless otherwise noted.
Visit http://www.lstc.edu/events/calendar.php for a full list of events. Download Bulletin Insert
Two series of lectures on dialogue between religion and science
Each Monday evening from 6:30 - 9:30, starting Jan. 30, hear scholars from the fields of science, ethics, philosophy and theology discuss the interface of humans and other animals. Drs. Philip Hefner and Paul Heltne facilitate this advanced seminar in religion and science.
Each Tuesday evening from 6:30 - 9:30, starting Jan. 31, hear Drs. Barbara Rossing, Gail Woloschak, and other biblical scholars and scientists discuss the future of creation, particularly global climate change and related issues.
For more information about these lectures, visit www.zygoncenter.org or look for course profiles here.
Interfaith Skill Building Workshop
A Center of Christian-Muslim Engagement for Peace and Justice offers a free workshop, "hallmarks of an Interfaith Leader and Dialogue Facilitation," led by Interfaith Youth Core on Friday, Feb. 10 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. RSVP to Sara Trumm at strumm@lstc.edu or 773-256-0708.
Salaam-Shalom Project Interfaith Concert in Naperville
Hear rousing and moving music that draws on the traditional melodies of the Middle East and combines them with those of the Klezmorim (eastern European Jewish musicians). Distinguished Chicago Arabic musicians and members of the Maxwell Street Klezmer band will perform at Our Saviour's Celebration Community Life Center, 19 S. Washington St., Naperville, Ill., on Sunday, Feb. 12 at 3 p.m. The concert is free. For more information contact Sara Trumm at strumm@lstc.edu or 773-256-0708.
Holy Land travelers present "World of the Bible"
Participants in the LSTC "World of the Bible' travel seminar will share their experiences on Monday, Feb. 13 from noon - 1 p.m. in the LSTC Common Room. Lunch is provided.
Get a taste of LSTC at Seminary Sampler
Do you know someone who should consider going to seminary? They can learn more about LSTC, sit in on classes, talk with faculty and students, tour Hyde Park, and explore their call at Seminary Sampler, Sunday, Feb. 19 - Tuesday, Feb. 21. For more information visit our Seminary Sampler webpage or contact Director of Admissions Scott Chalmers at schalmers@lstc.edu or admissions@lstc.edu or 773-256-0726.
Frank Sinatra comes to the Augustana Chapel
The Bobby Schiff Trio performs Jazz at the Sem featuring a program of Sinatra songs on Sunday, Feb. 19 at 7:00 p.m. in the Augustana Chapel at LSTC. For over 35 years both in Chicago and Los Angeles Bobby Schiff has performed and collaborated with such greats as Mel Torme, Peggy Lee, Bobby Rydell, Marvin Hamlisch, and a host of others. The concert is free. A freewill offering will be gathered. For details contact Daniel Schwandt at dschwandt@lstc.edu.
Scherer Lecture looks at influence of missionaries in Sudan
On Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 4:00 p.m., Dr. Heather J. Sharkey will trace the influences of 20th century missionaries in Sudan, including the effect of the schools they started, engagement women in religious and public life. She will show how they persist today, in the aftermath of Egypt’s Arab Spring and the break-up of Sudan following the South's secession. The lecture is free. Learn more.
Explore the Bible and Qur'an texts in Evanston
Carol Schersten LaHurd, interfaith lecturer and adjunct professor at LSTC, leads Children of Abraham: Exploring Bible and Qur'an Texts, March 6-27, from 7 - 9 p.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1004 Greenwood St., Evanston, Ill. Cost is $20 and includes a copy of the Qur'an. Cost is $10 for those who have a Qur'an. RSVP with your phone number and email address by Feb. 10 to 847-475-3403 or office@stpaulevanston.org. Please indicate if you do not need the Qur'an translation.
Free half-day session on business in a faith-based organization
On March 20, from 9 a.m. - noon, learn management skills that will help your organization be sustainable in order to achieve its mission. Offered by a faculty member of Valparaiso University's Graduate School of Business, this free half-day session is for clergy and other church professionals. It covers strategic planning, use of technology, budgets and financial controls, basics of employment law and reporting, and more. Advance registration is required by March 12. Email leadershipconference@lstc.edu or phone 773-256-0741.
Rare Books website expanded
Visit http://collections.lstc.edu/ to explore LSTC’s rare book collection. Dr. Ralph Klein, Christ Seminary-Seminex Professor Emeritus of Old Testament has recently expanded the website for the collection.