2023 Special Awards and Honors
Wartburg Theological Seminary is delighted to honor three individuals at this year’s commencement ceremonies. Dr. Kathleen D. (Kadi) Billman is the recipient of the Honorary Doctor of Divinity. This honorary degree…
Announcing Rev. Dr. Cheryl Peterson, Academic Dean
Following a competitive search, Wartburg Theological Seminary has called the Rev. Dr. Cheryl Peterson to the position of Academic Dean, effective July 1st, 2023. She is the first woman to…
Welcoming Rev. Helen Chukka
Wartburg Theological Seminary is delighted to announce that Rev. Helen Chukka has accepted our offer for a three-year term specific appointment as Assistant Professor of Hebrew Bible, beginning July 1,…
Wartburg Theological Seminary Fritschel Hall Update, February 2023
The transformation of Fritschel Hall is well under way, and our vision for an updated building that can best serve our entire student population—as well as staff and faculty—is coming…
Lamont Wells named executive director of Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities
CHICAGO (Dec. 19, 2022) — The Rev. Lamont Wells has been named executive director of the Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities (NECU), effective Jan. 3, 2023. Wells has served…
Centro Teológio Luterano Multicultural (CTLM)
Wartburg Theological Seminary is delighted to announce the launch of a new center at Wartburg Theological Seminary, Centro Teológio Luterano Multicultural (CTLM). This new center represents the evolution of Wartburg’s longstanding…
Announcing Dr. Samantha Gilmore, Assistant Professor of Homiletics
On behalf of the Wartburg Theological Seminary Board of Directors, the WTS community is delighted to share the appointment of Dr. Samantha Gilmore as Assistant Professor of Homiletics. Dr. Gilmore…
Celebrating the Class of 2022
Wartburg Theological Seminary Hosts Baccalaureate and Commencement for 168th Graduating Class Wartburg Theological Seminary (WTS) honored 64 degree and certificate candidates and four special guests over the weekend of May…
Celebrating the Class of 2022 #2
Wartburg Theological Seminary Hosts Baccalaureate and Commencement for 168th Graduating Class Wartburg Theological Seminary (WTS) honored 64 degree and certificate candidates and four special guests over the weekend of May…
Wartburg Announces “Koplitz Auditorium”
On behalf of Wartburg Theological Seminary, President Kristin Largen is pleased to announce the naming of the new auditorium in the soon to be remodeled Fritschel Hall. The Rev. Ron…