For the past six months, Luther Seminary has been in a process of listening to the community and identifying our strategic priorities for the next three years. As we prepare to share the strategic plan with the board at their February meeting, we are hosting four listening sessions with students. These sessions will be co-hosted by a student council and the strategic planning design team. They will take place on Wednesday, January 5 and January 12, at noon in person and 3 p.m. Central via Zoom. Please mark your calendars and look for a reminder email with more details in early January. Thank you!
Archives for December 2021
“The Congregation in a Secular Age” Named Best Theology Book of 2021
The Englewood Review of Books named Professor Andrew Root’s “The Congregation in a Secular Age” the best theology book of 2021 in its annual advent calendar of the best books of 2021 for Christian readers. In Englewood’s review of the book, Joel Wentz writes, “Andrew Root deserves to be recognized as one of our most important practical theologians, calling the church to a deeper understanding of the culture within which it disciples people ‘in participation with the life and ministry of this living God.’”
A Fifth Finalist for the New Testament Faculty Search Is on Campus Today
Jennifer Pietz, one of the finalists for the New Testament faculty search, will be offering a public presentation 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. today (Monday, December 20). All faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend in person in OCC 010 or via Zoom (see the link in the community announcements email). The presentation will last about 30 minutes with time after for questions and answers. Your attendance and feedback are important parts of the seminary’s hospitality and the search committee’s work. Thank you!
Greek Reading Couse for Spring Semester
Professor Craig Koester is offering the course Greek Reading (LG4225) online during spring semester. The course will enable students to develop their ability to use Greek for interpreting the New Testament. There will be weekly study of Greek passages from a number of NT books. Students will develop their ability to work with Greek vocabulary and the nuances of Greek grammar. Regular online discussion will provide opportunities to explore how the students’ work with the Greek text can enhance interpretation. A course description appears in the current seminary catalog. Please contact Professor Koester for further information and assistance in registering (ckoester@luthersem.edu).
University of Iowa Summer CPE Opportunity
Chaplain Jeremy Hudson at the University of Iowa has reached out to the Contextual Learning staff to ask us to let our students know about the Summer Clinical Pastoral Education Program at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Applications are being accepted now. Question? Please reach out to to Chaplain Jeremy Hudson at jeremy-hudson@uiowa.edu.
Winter Intensives FAQ
As you complete your fall course work, we are already planning ahead for many of you to arrive on campus for January intensives. In preparation, we have developed a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) document for you in the hopes of answering common questions regarding COVID-19 precautions, Fairfield Inn information, and food options on and near campus (spoiler alert: there will be a number of meals available for free each week).