Archives for September 5, 2023

In this devotion, Chuck Lindquist ’79 M.Div. writes about steering our hearts toward delight. Read today’s God Pause.

Andres Albertsen, Ph.D. Candidate
Thursday, September 7, 2023 | 1–3 p.m.
Gullixson Hall, Room 104

The oral examination is a public event open to faculty, students, and staff; however, other than the candidate, only faculty members have speaking privileges.

What is a Ph.D. oral defense? The oral defense is the final step before graduation for Ph.D. degree candidates. The student has finished all research and is presenting a thesis that is an original contribution to the field of scholarship. A copy of the completed thesis is available prior to the defense for those in the Luther Seminary community.

Read “Love and Politics: A Convergent Reading of Hegel’s Philosophy of Right and Kierkegaard’s Works of Love.”

National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated throughout the latter half of September and the first half of October. Check out this Library Guide that also pays special attention to faith communities born from Hispanic roots in the United States.

Stewardship Kaleidoscope is an annual conference designed to help participants explore stewardship in its many dimensions—and it is in Minneapolis this year from Sept 25–27, right after the RFS sessions are over!

Register today! (Online and In-person options. Deep discount for seminary students.)

If you want to learn more about leading stewardship, consider extending your stay in Minneapolis and attending this conference (or head home and attend online!). You will find excellent plenary speakers, informative workshop leaders, provocative worship experiences, and incredible networking opportunities for all passionate about stewardship and generosity.

Grace Pomroy, director of the stewardship leaders program at Luther Seminary, will be leading a workshop based on her current research titled: Funding Forward: Mission Driven, Sustainable Practices for Funding Ministry.

Questions? Contact Grace (gpomroy001@luthersem.edu) or Arlene Flancher (aflancher001@luthersem.edu).

Tickets are up for grabs for the Saints game on Tuesday, September 19 at 6:37! Carpool abilities and needs can be indicated on the sheet. Come experience the fun of a Saints game with with your peers! Use this link to claim your ticket.

Luther Seminary students, faculty, and staff are invited to join the European Descent Lutheran Association for Racial Justice’s Triennial Gathering this October in Minneapolis. Every three years, EDLARJ meets to build community, learn about racial justice, and shape the future of EDLARJ. This year’s gathering will include a pilgrimage to George Floyd Square co-led by the ELCA Racial Justice Office, conversations with community members, worship, and shared meals.

European Descent Lutheran Association for Racial Justice’s Triennial Gathering
Building Power Together: Community Resilience in the Face of White Supremacy
October 12–14, 2023
Minneapolis, MN

Register by September 15. Learn more.