Seminary

Official Notice: LCMS seminaries (October 2015)

A notice about the nondiscrimination policy of LCMS seminaries.

Theological Symposium to discuss memory, faith connection

“In remembrance of me: Memory and the Life of Faith” is the topic of the Sept. 22-23 symposium at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.

PALS: Helping sem grads ‘survive’ — and ‘thrive’ — in new ministries

Thirty-one PALS facilitators (18 pastors and 13 wives) take part in an Aug. 4-5 training conference in St. Louis.

Stewardship seminar equips pastors for work in districts

Almost 50 LCMS parish pastors attend the 2015 National Stewardship Training Seminar July 28-30 at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.

St. Louis sem offers Lay Bible Institute Aug. 8

“Jesus and the Law in the Gospel of Mark” is the topic of the one-day event at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.

Seminaries plan summer visitations

The two LCMS seminaries invite prospective students and their guests to visit their campuses during special events in June and July.

Seminaries announce off-campus courses

Here’s a listing of off-campus, continuing-education opportunities offered by Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, and Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind.

Wanted: Feedback on updating Small Catechism Explanation

The update is needed because of “many changes in the understanding of morals, civil law and natural law in church and society,” according to the 2013 Synod convention.

Seminar underscores plight of Christians facing persecution

Stephanie Hammond addresses “Global Christian Cleansing: Rising Religious Persecution and What You Should Know” March 11 at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.

Sem’s ‘Days of Theological Reflection’ to focus on digital age

Among speakers at the May 5-6 event will be the Rev. Thomas Boomershine, who will address “Hermeneutics and Interpretation in a Digital Age.”

Seminary Emeritus Professor Ronald Feuerhahn dies

Feuerhahn, 77, dies March 13 at a St. Louis-area hospital after several years of declining health.

Fort Wayne seminary to host confirmation retreat

Leading the retreat — April 17-19 at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind. — will be the Rev. Lannon Martin.

Sem’s Kantorei announces Easter prayer tour

The choir of Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind., announces five services in Indiana and Ohio in April.

Seminary offers online resources to support ‘future servants’

Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind., launches a website of resources to shed light on the economic challenges facing today’s seminary students.

Sem’s ‘Reformation500’ to feature noted author

The Rev. Tullian Tchividjian — grandson of Billy Graham — will speak at the March 19 event at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.

Karner receives honorary doctorate

Maggie Karner, outgoing director of LCMS Life and Health Ministries, is honored during a surprise tribute at the LCMS Life Conference.