Today—Wednesday, May 28 from 9-10 a.m.—the Student Affairs Office invites you to celebrate Samuel Zalanga, Director of Inclusion and Belonging. He will be leaving Luther Seminary on May 31 and has been selected as a US Peace Corps volunteer. Student Affairs will provide breakfast treats, coffee, and juice. We would love it if you could join us in celebrating Samuel.
Archives for 2025
God Pause for May 27: Psalm 97
In this devotion, Luther Wayne Kendrick ’72 M.Div., reminds us that there is one name above all others. Read today’s God Pause.
What do Gaza, Namibia, and Sudan have in common?
Answer: All three countries face imminent and overwhelming famine! Read more, especially about Sudan’s current crisis, and browse our Luther Seminary Library Guide on Famine and Food Security; Hunger in Biblical Perspective.
Scholarly articles on Bible, Theology, and Religion
Need help in locating scholarly articles on Bible, theology, or religion? Whether you’re seeking full-text articles on a specific scripture passage or specific theological topic, the popular Atla Religion Database is usually the best place to start. However, Atla Religion has recently undergone several changes to its user interface that might cause some frustration. This brief YouTube tutorial will help you navigate the new platform. You can also get help from Luther Seminary Library’s online tutorials.
God Pause for May 23: John 14
In this devotion, Mark Niethammer ’09 M.Div., wonders if Jesus should really know better than to tell us not to worry. Read today’s God Pause.
Looking for an Online Course This Summer?
Register for CL4560: Money and Mission of the Church! Grace Pomroy’s popular course just moved from RFS to fully online. Choose from an asynchronous or a synchronous section. This course includes a study of biblical texts related to giving and stewardship of resources, the meaning of money, one’s own attitudes regarding money and stewardship, theological foundations for financial stewardship, the importance of pastoral and lay leadership in a congregation’s stewardship ministry, and discussion of practical application to contemporary congregational life and preaching. It will be an engaging and transformative way to spend the summer! Email Grace Pomroy at gpomroy001@luthersem.edu with questions.