In this devotion, Kurt Keljo ’81 M.Div., notes the connection between this hymn and Psalm 51 and prays that God would create cleans hearts in us. Read today’s God Pause.
God Pause for September 12: Luke 15
In this devotion, Kurt Keljo ’81 M.Div., reminds us that God does not leave the lost and distanced alone but searches us out wherever we might be. Read today’s God Pause.
God Pause for September 11: Luke 15
In this devotion, Kurt Keljo ’81 M.Div., prays that, when we are lost, we would listen for God’s voice and receive God’s messengers. Read today’s God Pause.
Kurty Darling, Ph.D. Oral Defense – September 11
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.
Thursday, September 11, 3–5 p.m., Gullixson Hall 104
Read A Crisis of Meaning: The Gospel and the Evangelical Imagination
CPE Info Session
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) is a key requirement for all ELCA candidates for rostered ministry. It is also a Contextual Learning option for the General M.Div. degree. Join our Contextual Learning team for an info session on how, where, and when to find a site that works with your schedule. This will be a Hybrid event. Please register online here to attend or receive the recording.
Application to Graduate: 2025-2026 Graduates
In mid-September, eligible students will receive an invitation to complete an application to graduate. As part of the application, you will be asked to enter a completion plan. In preparation for completing the application, please review your degree audit and make sure you have a plan to complete each of your remaining requirements. If you have any questions, this is a great time to connect with your advisor and/or the contextual education office. In order to run a degree audit, log in to MyLutherNet, chose the ‘Degree’ tab, and click on degree audit toward the top right of your screen.