Archives for April 16, 2024

In this devotion, Brenda Wicklund ’07 M.Div., remembers times when God prepares before us a table, giving me confidence that God is our shepherd. Read today’s God Pause.

Do you have questions about what courses to register for this summer? Email advising@luthersem.edu and we can help you plan. Please be sure to include your degree program in your email so the appropriate advisor can respond. Summer registration opens on Tuesday, April 16, and students register by class (senior, intern, etc.). The advising team and Registrar’s Office staff will be available to answer questions about what to take in the summer and assist if you have issues getting registered.

• Seniors, Interns, Affiliated, ThM, PhD—Tuesday, April 16, 9:00–9:45 a.m. Central
• Middlers—Wednesday, April 17, 9:00-9:45 a.m. Central
• Juniors—Thursday, April 18, 9:00-9:45 a.m. Central
• Non-Degree and Certificate—Friday, April 19, 9:00–9:45 a.m. Central

Zoom link for all summer registration advising sessions (see email).

The oral examination for Wondimu Sonessa, Ph.D. candidate, is a public event open to faculty, students, and staff. Join us Tuesday, April 16, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. in Gullixson Hall room 103. A note for guests: other than the candidate, only faculty members have speaking privileges. What is a Ph.D. oral defense? The oral defense is the final step for a Ph.D. degree candidate before graduation. The student will have finished all research and is presenting a thesis that is an original contribution to their field of scholarship. A copy of the completed thesis is available prior to the defense for those in the Luther Seminary community: “The Lutheran Tradition and Charismatic Experience: The Case of Ethiopian Immigrant Congregations in North America.”

Film. 3:30 p.m.
Break. 4:55 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Discussion. 5:00 p.m.
On Tuesday, April 16, join us live in OCC 10 or online for a screening and discussion. “God Loves Uganda” is a documentary film that explores the impact of US Christian missionaries on LGBTQIA2S+ individuals in Uganda. The film focuses on a missionary organization that aims to “save” Africa from the spread of the LGBTQIA2S+ lifestyle. The American missionaries are openly hateful toward LGBTQIA2S+ individuals in Africa and support legislation in Uganda that criminalizes LGBTQIA2S+ people. A Ugandan priest advocates for the humanity and dignity of LGBTQIA2S+ individuals but is ostracized along with his family. Watch the film on your own. Then join the Zoom discussion (link in email) at 5pm. * Viewers should be aware that a portion of the documentary has explicit discussion and analysis of human sexuality.

Welcome to spring semester from Grace Pomroy in the Stewardship Leaders Program (SLP). Because of generous donors, we are able to provide Financial Wellness support for you free of charge, and we are very excited about our 2023-24 offerings! Please let us know which opportunities you are interested in. We are here to support you every step of the way in a shame-free, judgement-free zone. You can choose any or all of these offerings and we will contact you with more detailed information about how to get started! Sign up today! Questions? Contact Grace Pomroy, SLP director (gpomroy001@luthersem.edu).