Archives for April 14, 2026

In this devotion, Michael DeKraai ’90 M.Div., encourages us to think about the significance of being children of God. Read today’s God Pause.

The Luther community is continuing to gather on Tuesday evenings with fellowship starting at 6:15 p.m. in the OCC Dining Hall. Our fellowship time is going to be centered around a student-led Why Jesus?—this week with Doran Schoeppach. These free Simple Suppers are in collaboration with the ELCA, Luther Seminary Community Fellows, and Luther Seminary Student Council. Questions? Reach out to Sophie Warnberg at swarnberg002@luthersem.edu

Summer registration begins Tuesday, April 21 by class. We will host advising sessions to assist with any registration questions you may have. If you have course planning questions, email advising@luthersem.edu. Please include your degree program in your email so the appropriate advisor can respond. Spring registration opens at 9 a.m. CT on these dates:

• Tuesday, April 21: Seniors, Interns, Affiliated, ThM, PhD
• Wednesday, April 22: Middlers
• Thursday, April 23: Juniors and Certificates
• Friday, April 24: Non-Degree

Advising support will be available 9–10 a.m. via Zoom (link to come) on April 21, 22, and 23. The advising team and Registrar’s Office staff will be available to answer questions about fall courses and assist if you encounter issues registering.

Interested in participating in Word & World as a student member of the editorial board? Word & World is the quarterly journal of Theology for Christian Ministry published by the faculty of the seminary. Its work is guided by the staff and an editorial board made up of seven members of the Luther faculty and two students. The students are full voting members of the board. Two student positions are open for the 2026–2027 academic year, starting September 1, 2026. Membership on the board is voluntary and unsalaried, but students do get the opportunity to participate in the life of a significant theological journal. Duties include regular attendance at board meetings (perhaps two or three per year) and thoughtful contribution to the board’s work, including bringing ideas for issues and authors. All students, in any program, are eligible. If you would like to be a student board member for 2026–2027, reply both to Jennifer Pietz, board chair (jpietz002@luthersem.edu) and Mark Granquist, editor (mgranquist001@luthersem.edu) with a note that spells out your interest in the position, your qualifications, and your availability to attend meetings on campus during regular business hours on weekdays (in-person attendance is greatly preferred). Include also your year, program, and anticipated graduation date. To be considered, your statement of interest must be received by Friday, May 8, 2026. Let us know if you have any questions.

The Luther Seminary Library offers a short bibliography on the current issues of immigration. Is there a theology of immigration?This month’s resource relates to the issues of the US southern border and theology and ministry, and it includes a map of the “Refugee Highway.” Check out these many new books (2024-2026) on the subject.

Want to share something in an upcoming edition of Inside Luther News, the seminary’s internal e-newsletter? Send your announcement to communic@luthersem.edu. Submit items for the May edition by Wednesday, April 15. Inside Luther News content is meant to be somewhat broader in scope—seasonal announcements, monthly reminders, stories about recent events or news of upcoming projects—than the daily Community Announcements posts and emails.