Recent Luther Seminary graduates Phil Silva and Grace Zauche have received the Children, Youth, and Family Ministry Prize for their scholarly work. Phil was recognized for his paper “Children and Youth in the New Information Ecosystem” and Grace for her paper “Young Adults and ELCA Summer Camp: A Blueprint for Loving Your Neighbor.”
Luther Seminary Student Receives Old Testament Prize
Recent Luther Seminary graduate Ian Krueger received the John Milton Prize in Old Testament at commencement this year.
Graduating M.Div. Student Receives New Testament Prize
Recent Luther Seminary graduate Christopher Beaver received the G.M. and Minnie Bruce Prize in New Testament at commencement this year.
Luther Seminary Students Visit St. John’s Bible and Abbey
In early May, students, faculty, and staff traveled to Collegeville, MN, to explore the St. John’s Bible and Abbey Church. The group happened to make the trek on the day of the 15th anniversary of the Bible’s completion and received a tour of the St. John’s Bible from the Bible’s curator, Tim Ternes. One of […]
Student Spotlight: Donald Rosenberry
Donald Rosenberry began as a commuter student and eventually became a residential student. He has served in outdoor ministries and recently completed an M.Div. at Luther Seminary.
Student Spotlight: Nicole Philipps
Nicole Phillips, ’25 M.Div., has led a public life as a pageant winner, newspaper columnist, book author, and game-show contestant. As she has navigated various challenges in life, she has learned to focus on kindness toward others and on the promise that Jesus is walking alongside her, always.
Student Spotlight: Jens Gylland
Jens Gylland has been feeling a pull toward ministry since childhood and, while serving Afghanistan, became interested in chaplaincy. He is in the M.Div program at Luther Seminary and hopes to serve as both a parish pastor and military chaplain.
Student Spotlight: Stuie Lewis
Stuie Lewis is from rural South Dakota and, as a distributed learner, is able to serve as a CYF minister in Volga while attending seminary. He loves how student and theological diversity at Luther has broadened his perspectives, and he has a deep appreciation for the seminary’s faculty and staff.
Student Spotlight: Ehtisham Vicky
Ehtisham Vicky grew up in a Roman Catholic community in Pakistan and from an early age had big questions about theology. When he struggled to find a suitable job after undergraduate studies and realized this was the case for many young adults, he began a ministry that helps young people search for better education and careers.
Student Spotlight: Joyce Ngandango
Joyce Ngandango is a pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania and is pursuing an Th.M. at Luther Seminary so she can continue to serve and teach in the church. She often visits local churches and serves in many capacities on campus, including in the community’s worship life.