In this devotion, Jen Gruendler, associate director of enrollment services, meditates on the idea of testimony. Read today’s God Pause.
Archives for 2023
God Pause for December 13: 1 Thessalonians 5:16–24
In this devotion, Jen Gruendler, associate director of enrollment services, writes that Paul’s words—and the Season of Advent—don’t dismiss pain, but invite us to acknowledge the hard things and in the same breath dare us to choose joy and gratitude in spite of it. Read today’s God Pause.
Tawk Lian’s Ph.D. Oral Defense
Tawk Lian, Ph.D. Candidate
Friday, December 15, 2023 | 10:00 a.m.–Noon.
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.
Flooring Project – Bockman Hall and Gullixson Hall Corridors
We would like to update you about the upcoming flooring project that will take place during the semester break. This ambitious improvement project involves replacing the corridor flooring of first and second floor Bockman Hall and the first-floor of Gullixson Hall. The Bockman Hall lower level carpet outside of Conference Room 27 will also be replaced.
Bockman Hall First Floor, including 116
- Start Date: Thursday (12/14)
- Complete: Over the weekend. Estimated 3-4 days
Gullixson Hall
- Start and Complete: Next week (TBD). Estimated 1-2 days
Bockman Hall Second Floor
- Start and Complete: The week between Christmas and New Year’s Day. Estimated 3-4 days
Bockman Hall Lower Level
- Start and Complete: (TBD). Estimated 4 hours
Please be aware that the project’s timeline is quite ambitious, considering the break between semesters, holidays, and other events. Our team is dedicated to completing the project efficiently to minimize disruptions to your activities. We will work together to move furniture and other items from the project areas, as well as return.
During the project, there might be some temporary inconveniences such as restricted access to certain areas and noise. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work towards enhancing the quality of our facilities. Thank you for your understanding as we strive to improve our spaces.
If you have any concerns or special requests during this period, please feel free to contact Matt Sheppard.
Correction to Christmastime Readings from Luther Library
From Luther Library’s Christmas Meditations, here are Google-Book links to many of Augustine’s classic sermons for Christmas reading. And here’s Athanasius’ famous “On the Incarnation” with a fine introduction by C.S. Lewis.
2024 Samuel DeWitt Conference Course
Join Dr. Leon Rodrigues and Dr.Samuel Zalanga in attending this conference for credit by registering for the Spring course LD2515-01-TR-PS, “Religious Leadership in the Black Prophetic Tradition.” Capacity limited to twelve students.
The conference theme this year is “Where Legacy Meets Future: Reimagine! Rethink! Reinvent!” The conference dates are February 19-22, 2024, in Chicago, IL For more information, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Dr. Leon Rodrigues at lrodrigues001@luthersem.edu regarding course content and Jody Nyenhuis at jnyenhuis001@luthersem.edu regarding course travel logistics.