Archives for September 1, 2026

In this devotion, Joe Jorgensen ’23 M.Div., says we might ask to be shown the way rather than expecting a script. Read today’s God Pause.

Mussie Temnewo, Ph.D. Candidate
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | 1–3 p.m., Gullixson Hall 103
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. Read “Church and State during Haile-Selassie I’s Imperial Period: Historical Review”

Congratulations to our colleagues celebrating work anniversaries in September!

• Jon Anderson, 5 years – Rural Ministry
• Tim Coltvet, 18 years – Contextual Learning
• Joey Goodall, 4 years – Faith+Lead
• Kate Norlander, 4 years – Marketing and Communications
• Corrie Patrick, 1 year – Seminary Relations
• Elizabeth Schoenknecht, 7 years – Seminary Relations
• Jennifer Thiel, 15 years – Marketing and Communications