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Benjamin M. Stewart appointed director of Zygon Center for Religion and Science
The Rev. Dr. Benjamin M. Stewart, Gordon A. Braatz Associate Professor of Worship, has been appointed director of the Zygon Center for Religion and Science (ZCRS), effective July 1.
Read moreBrooke Petersen appointed MDiv/MAM/MA program director, candidacy coordinator, lecturer
The Rev. Dr. Brooke Petersen (2006, MDiv) was appointed MDiv/MAM/MA program director, coordinator of candidacy and lecturer by the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC) Board of Directors.
Read moreEliseo Pérez-Álvarez elected to LSTC faculty as associate professor of Lutheran systematic theology and global Lutheranism
The Rev. Dr. Eliseo Pérez-Álvarez has been appointed associate professor of Lutheran systematic theology and global Lutheranism by the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC) Board of Directors.
Read moreSandra H. Nelson appointed vice president for advancement
Sandra H. Nelson, CFRE, has been appointed Vice President for Advancement by the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC) Board of Directors starting June 15.
Read moreA Theological Statement in Response to the Murders of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd From the Faculty of the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago
From the Faculty of the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago
Read moreJune 2020 Update: LSTC Campus Response to COVID-19
Effective June 3, Chicago officially entered the “Cautiously Reopen” phase of Mayor Lightfoot’s “Protecting Chicago” reopening framework.
Read moreLetter from President James Nieman
In recent months, we have been witnessing a repeated loop of harm and violence toward black persons across America. This culminated most recently in George Floyd’s murder one week ago, but that loop is certainly not ending.
Read moreLSTC 160th Commencement May 17
On May 17 at 2:30 p.m., the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago will celebrate its 160th commencement and honor the 39 members of the Class of 2020.
Read moreLutheran School of Theology at Chicago offers Virtual Open House
The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC) extends the invitation to all discerning their call to ministry or contemplating next steps in their careers to join LSTC’s first ever Virtual Open House, scheduled for May 20, 2020, at 7 p.m. CST.
Read moreAPRIL 23, 2020 UPDATE: LSTC CAMPUS RESPONSE TO COVID-19
On April 23, 2020 Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker prolonged “stay at home” instructions through May 2020 for the entire state. LSTC will continue to be in compliance with the terms of this order.
Read moreEchols Preaching Celebration this Thursday
Three students at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago will preach during the seminary’s 2020 Echols Preaching Prize Celebration this Thursday, April 16, at 11:15 a.m.
Read moreStephanie Jaeger to receive Confessor of Christ Award
The Rev. Dr. Stephanie Jaeger (2006, MDiv) will receive the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC) 2020 Confessor of Christ Award.
Read moreUpdate: LSTC CAMPUS RESPONSE TO COVID-19
In compliance with Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s “stay at home” instruction, the following changes for the LSTC campus were initiated starting at 5:00pm on Saturday, March 21.
Read moreLSTC campus response to COVID-19
On March 12, James Nieman, president of the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, announced the school’s plan to respond to COVID-19. The proactive response is made from love and concern for members of the LSTC community and our neighbors. There currently are no reported or confirmed cases of COVID-19 on campus.
Read moreHerbert Chilstrom remembered, honored by LSTC
It is with both sadness and gratitude that the community of the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago mourns the death of the Rev. Herbert Chilstrom, first presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Read moreLSTC hires new director of strategic marketing and communications
Elizabeth Chentland joined the Advancement staff of the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC) on Jan. 16 as director of strategic marketing & communications.
Read moreCelebrating Blackness in White Spaces: Black History Month at LSTC
The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago’s (LSTC) theme for Black History Month is Celebrating Blackness in White Spaces. Free events will be held on campus throughout the month.
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