Archives for July 2025

In this devotion, Margaret Yackel-Juleen ’09 M.Div, reminds us that God’s word is very near to us—in our mouths and in our hearts. Read today’s God Pause.

Can you name ten current scholars focused on early Christianity? For ten recent and reputable scholars, with links to their works, check our Luther Seminary Library’s bibliography series, including this new guide to Early Christian theology (pre-600 AD).

The New Student Engagement Team is looking for current students to become New Student Peers. This volunteer position allows you to be a part of welcoming the new class of seminary students. As a new student peer, you will be responsible for:

• participating in a Zoom training session in late July or early August
• reaching out to new students 2-4 times during August
• a monthly check-in during fall semester to answer questions or point the students to someone who would have answers
• potentially taking students out for a coffee or a meal during RFS or early Fall Semester (reimbursed by admissions)

If you will be graduated by September 2025 or on leave from seminary during the 2025-26 school year, please do not fill out the form below. We’re hoping New Student Peers will be current students. Those on internship are welcome to participate. Fill out this online form by July 11 if you would like to be a New Student Peer. Questions? Email newstudents@luthersem.edu.

Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff of Luther Seminary,
On behalf of the International Students Association, we would like to extend our warmest wishes to the American community as you continue commemorations of Independence Day. July 4th marks the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, symbolizing the nation’s commitment to freedom, democracy, and self-governance. As international students, we appreciate the values and principles this day represents. We are grateful for the opportunity to study and live in the United States, where we can experience and learn from the country’s rich history and diverse culture. We join Luther Seminary in celebrating the spirit of independence and patriotism that defines this special day. We hope the fireworks, parades, and family gatherings served as a reminder of the importance of unity, freedom, and the pursuit of happiness. Thank you for allowing us to be part of this vibrant community. We wish everyone a joyous and reflective Independence Day weekend.
—ISA Leadership

In this devotion, Aaron Fuller M.Div. ’13, asks if we are willing to engage the lives of others and the complexity that comes with that. Read today’s God Pause.

Invoices, Expense Reports, and Voucher Request Forms. Please submit invoices, expense reports, voucher forms, or requests for reimbursement for items or services received before June 30, 2025 by Tuesday, July 22, 2025. All submissions need to have proper coding and approvals. Please email to busoffice@luthersem.edu, drop them off in the Business Office campus box, or deliver them directly to the Business Office. If you have received goods or have had services performed but have not received an invoice from the vendor, please contact Tony Herrera (aherrera001@luthersem.edu) by Wednesday, July 30, 2025.

Credit Card Receipts. All June credit card transactions must be entered and submitted in Rippling with the appropriate coding and receipts no later than Wednesday, July 30, 2025.

Thank you for your attention and cooperation.