Esther M. Menn

Ralph W. and Marilyn R. Klein Professor of Old Testament
Director of Advanced Studies

In her own words:

“The core courses in Old Testament are so important: Pentateuch, Israel’s Prophets, and Wisdom Literature, to give students a fuller understanding of the Bible.

“I enjoy teaching graduate biblical seminars on Daniel, Esther, and Jeremiah and  team-teaching ‘Race, Ethnicity and the Bible.’

“LSTC is a great, vibrant, academic and interfaith community. It’s great to be so close to Lake Michigan. My family and I enjoy the wonderful culture of Hyde Park and Chicago. We also love to do urban gardening.”

“LSTC provides students with a rich experience. It is a unique place in a unique location. Hyde Park is one of the most significant theological locations in the world and Chicago is rich in so many things – culture, sports, nature.”

Organizations

ELCA Consultative Panel on Lutheran/Jewish Relations
Christian Scholars’ Group on Christian/Jewish Relations
National Society of Biblical Literature: Scripture in Early Judaism and Christianity (steering committee)
Regional Society of Biblical Literature