Three Year Reunion – Class of 2015
Wartburg Seminary 333 Wartburg Place, Dubuque, IA, United StatesThe 3 Year Reunion will provide members of the Class of 2015 time together and opportunities to discuss a variety of topics ranging from theology to practical matters of ministry. Several faculty and staff members are generously giving of their time to lead these conversations through lectures and Q & A time. In addition to these more intentional learning sessions, there will be time to relax, reconnect and (of course) worship with the WTS community.
Public Lecture, “The Role of Religion in Peace-building in the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict” with Bishop Emeritus Munib A. Younan
Wartburg Seminary 333 Wartburg Place, Dubuque, IA, United StatesBishop Emeritus Munib A. Younan of The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land will visit Wartburg Theological Seminary from April 3-5, 2018. Join us for a public lecture and Q & A in Weiblen Commons and the Refectory at Wartburg Theological Seminary. Time: 2:30-4:00 p.m. Date: April 4, 2018 Public Lecture Details
Last Day of Classes
Spring 2018 Semester Classes End
Baccalaureate Worship
Wartburg Seminary 333 Wartburg Place, Dubuque, IA, United StatesBaccalaureate Worship
10 AM in Loehe Chapel
Wartburg Theological Seminary Class of 2018 Commencement
St. Joseph The Worker Catholic Church 60 South Algona Street, Dubuque, IA, United StatesOne-Hundred and Sixty-Fourth Year Commencement Exercises
Sunday, May 20th, 2018 at 3 PM St. Joseph The Worker Church
Double Your Impact – 2018 Matching Gift Challenge
You can make an impact today on future church leaders! Now, through June 30, your gift - of any size - will be DOUBLED (up to $60,000)! Our Boards have issued a generous matching gift challenge because together we can do more. Your response to this challenge will support the growing number of future leaders…
Luther Academy of the Rockies
Meeker Park Lodge - Allenspark, CO 11733 State Highway 7, Allenspark, CO, United StatesWartburg Theological Seminary invites YOU to join us for 10 days of learning, recreation, and renewal for ministry at our annual event.
Hearts, Hands, Voices: Workshops for Church Musicians
Wartburg Seminary 333 Wartburg Place, Dubuque, IA, United StatesWartburg Theological Seminary is pleased to serve as the host site for a day of practical workshops designed for church musicians and worship leaders and planners who are serving in congregations of diverse sizes and contexts. Engaging and dynamic presentations by skilled and experienced practitioners (see below) have been designed to help promote The Association…
Reformation & Renewal
Wartburg Seminary 333 Wartburg Place, Dubuque, IA, United StatesWhether you are looking for opportunities for learning, time to reconnect with classmates or a time of renewal and worship at the castle, we invite you to attend Reformation & Renewal. Reformation and Renewal Details
Considering Your Call Saturday
Wartburg Seminary 333 Wartburg Place, Dubuque, IA, United StatesOffers You The Opportunity To: Explore vocation and discernment Learn about degree programs and the various models to earn your degree Get a feel for what classes are like Worship with the Wartburg Seminary Community Meet Faculty, Staff, and Students Share in meals and fellowship Experience Wartburg Seminary through the convenience of a weekend visit!…
Admissions Online Open House
With work, school, home, family, and church, our routines are set and drive us from one day to the next. Do you have a gnawing feeling in your gut that you may be ready for your routine to shift a bit? You may be meant for something different, something more. Join us for an Online…
Scholarship Celebration
Celebrating partners who provide scholarships, endowed programs and direct student support. Registration begins at 9 am and the day concludes after lunch. For more information or to RSVP contact the Development Office at development@wartburgseminary.edu or (563) 589-0200
Considering Your Call Weekend
Wartburg Seminary 333 Wartburg Place, Dubuque, IA, United StatesOffers You The Opportunity To: explore vocation and discernment, learn about degree programs and the various models to earn your degree, attend classes, worship with the Wartburg Seminary community, meet our faculty, staff, and students, and share in meals and fellowship.
Rural Ministry Conference
Building Resilience Among Leaders & Communities
Best Western Hotel Plus
3100 Dodge Street, Highway 20, Dubuque, IA, United States
Where leaders in rural communities and congregations gather to gain insight and inspiration, to network and neighbor that our ministries might be empowered. This ecumenical conference includes worship, keynote speakers, workshops, and Bible study, and offers participants a unique opportunity to network with others who are active in and concerned about rural ministry. Rural Ministry…
Reformation & Reunion
Wartburg Seminary 333 Wartburg Place, Dubuque, IA, United StatesRegister for Reformation and Reunion Milestone Years: 65 Years-1954, 60 years-1959, 55 years-1964, 50 Years-1969, 45 Years-1974, 40 years-1979, 35 years-1984, 30 years-1989, 25 years-1994, 20 years-1999, 15 Years-2004, 10 Years-2009, 5 Years-2014 Accommodations: Wartburg Seminary Guest Rooms – 333 Wartburg Place, Dubuque A limited number of guest rooms are available to rent on the…
Admissions Online Open House
With work, school, home, family, and church, our routines are set and drive us from one day to the next. Do you have a gnawing feeling in your gut that you may be ready for your routine to look a bit different? You may be meant for something different, something more.
Learn about our Distributed Learning and Collaborative Learning Master of Divinity degree programs and how Wartburg Seminary is making seminary education possible in your current location. We will help you imagine how your daily routine could be reshaped to include seminary, too.
Wartburg Theological Seminary Class of 2019 Commencement
St. Joseph The Worker Catholic Church 60 South Algona Street, Dubuque, IA, United StatesOne-Hundred and Sixty-Fifth Year Commencement Exercises SCHEDULE OF THE DAY BACCALAUREATE 11:00 AM Loehe Chapel, Wartburg Theological Seminary WARTBURG SEMINARY CAMPUS OPEN HOUSE 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Wartburg Theological Seminary Campus Join us for Campus Tours, Tower Tours, WTS Swag Shop, and Luncheon COMMENCEMENT 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM St Joseph the Worker Catholic…
Luther Academy of the Rockies 50th Anniversary
Meeker Park Lodge 11733 CO-7, Allenspark, CO, United States2019 Luther Academy of the Rockies Wartburg Theological Seminary invites YOU to join with us for 10 days of learning, recreation, and renewal for ministry at our annual LUTHER ACADEMY OF THE ROCKIES. In keeping with Wartburg Theological Seminary’s emphasis on daily worship, each day begins with opening devotions. In addition to educational programs for…
Grace Institute for Spiritual Formation
Description: Grace Institute for Spiritual Formation, a community practicing contemplation, compassion and courage, will launch its ninth two year spiritual formation program in August 2019. Grace Institute is based at Luther College, and is now in partnership with Wartburg Seminary’s Learning for Life program. The Grace Institute offers renewal and transformation for individuals and congregational…
Considering Your Call Saturday
Wartburg Seminary 333 Wartburg Place, Dubuque, IA, United StatesOffers You The Opportunity To: Explore vocation and discernment Learn about degree programs and the various models to earn your degree Get a feel for what classes are like Worship with the Wartburg Seminary Community Meet Faculty, Staff, and Students Share in meals and fellowship Experience Wartburg Seminary through the convenience of a weekend visit!…
Public Lecture Series with Theologian and Astrophysicist Rev. Dr. Paul Wallace
Wartburg Seminary 333 Wartburg Place, Dubuque, IA, United StatesMy Eyes Have Seen You: Religion, Science, and the Strangest Book in the Bible Wartburg Seminary is eager to welcome the Rev. Dr. Paul Wallace as Theologian in Residence for the week of October 26th-November 1, 2019, including giving a plenary presentation to the Spiritual Practices course: Divine Attention: Reading the Book of Creation in Four…
Fall Admissions Online Open House
With work, school, home, family, and church, our routines are set and drive us from one day to the next. Do you have a gnawing feeling in your gut that you may be ready for your routine to shift a bit? You may be meant for something different, something more. Join us for an Online…
Rural Ministry Conference: Ministry in Divisive Times
Best Western Hotel Plus 3100 Dodge Street, Highway 20, Dubuque, IA, United StatesThe 39th annual Rural Ministry Conference will be held in Dubuque, IA on March 1-3, 2020. The theme is “Ministry in Divisive Times”. The keynote speaker is the Rev. Dr. Leah Schade, Assistant Professor of Preaching and Worship at Lexington Theological Seminary, and author of Preaching in the Purple Zone: Ministry in the Red-Blue Divide…
CANCELED: Considering Your Call Weekend 2020
Wartburg Seminary 333 Wartburg Place, Dubuque, IA, United StatesWith the rising concerns around the spread of COVID-19, Wartburg Theological Seminary has canceled the Considering Your Call discernment retreat scheduled for March 20-22, 2020. To our knowledge, there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 within our community, however the decision was made to cancel in an effort to do what we can to minimize…
CANCELED: Reformation & Reunion
Wartburg Seminary 333 Wartburg Place, Dubuque, IA, United StatesCANCELED: Alumni Events Welcoming alumni back to home to the castle is an exciting time of vibrant energy, joyous reunion, and reconnections to lifelong bonds. With the rising concerns around the spread of COVID-19, Wartburg Theological Seminary has canceled the Reformation and Reunion alumni events and on campus continuing education scheduled for April 14-16, 2020.…
ONLINE: Creation in Crisis: Science and Theology Respond
The Creation in Crisis: Science and Theology Respond Conference focuses on the urgent environmental crisis facing humanity and our entire planet. We are privileged to welcome Nalini Nadkarni, Cornelia Mutel, and Larry Rasmussen as our keynote presenters and panelists. Each bring insightful perspectives on the ethical challenges we face in responding to this global crisis.…
ONLINE: Spring Admissions Open House
With work, school, home, family, and church, our routines are set and drive us from one day to the next. Do you have a gnawing feeling in your gut that you may be ready for your routine to shift a bit? You may be meant for something different, something more. Join us for an Online…
Wartburg Theological Seminary Class of 2020 Commencement
The Wartburg Seminary Administrative Cabinet did not make the decision lightly to hold the 2020 Commencement and Baccalaureate as a distance celebration on Sunday May 17th. The combined services will be a real-time digital celebration via Zoom, carefully and thoughtfully planned to honor each individual graduate and nominee.Commencement Service & Details
ONLINE: Preaching For Deacons – Continuing Education Opportunity
Wartburg Seminary 333 Wartburg Place, Dubuque, IA, United StatesELCA Deacons – Are You Looking For A Preaching Course? Wartburg Theological Seminary is offering a specialized three-day continuing education certificate course focused on preaching. The course is designed to provide deacons space and time to think critically about theological and ecclesiological stewarding the proclamation of the Word and to practice the craft of preaching…
Online Event: Considering Your Call Saturday
Considering Your Call Saturday Offers You The Opportunity To: Explore vocation and discernment Learn about degree programs and the various models to earn your degree Get a feel for what classes are like Worship with the Wartburg Seminary Community Meet Faculty, Staff, and Students Share fellowship Experience Wartburg Seminary through the convenience of a Saturday…
Admissions Online Open House
With work, school, home, family, and church, our routines are set and drive us from one day to the next. Do you have a gnawing feeling in your gut that you may be ready for your routine to shift a bit? You may be meant for something different, something more. Join us for an Online…
Advent Vespers Livestream
Join us for Advent Vespers on December 6th on Facebook Live! Advent means “coming,” and it names the season that prepares us to receive the Lord Jesus, who has come in the flesh, who will come again, and who comes among us even now. This Advent, we cry out for the One who comes, and…
Admissions Online Open House
With work, school, home, family, and church, our routines are set and drive us from one day to the next. Do you have a gnawing feeling in your gut that you may be ready for your routine to shift a bit? You may be meant for something different, something more. Join us for an Online…
ONLINE: 40th Annual Rural Ministry Conference
Engaging and Ministry with Cultural Traditionalists THIS EVENT IS CO-SPONSORED WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY We live in a deeply divided society with divisions along political, social, cultural, urban/rural lines. This conference will be helpful for pastors who see these divisions in their communities and congregations and are looking for ways to minister…
ONLINE: Considering Your Call Discernment Day
Wartburg Seminary 333 Wartburg Place, Dubuque, IA, United StatesConsidering Your Call Weekend Offers You The Opportunity To: Explore vocation and discernment Learn about degree programs and the various models to earn your degree Get a feel for what classes are like Worship with the Wartburg Seminary Community Meet Faculty, Staff, and Students Share in meals and fellowship Experience Wartburg Seminary through the convenience…
Reformation & Reunion Digital Forum
Wartburg Seminary 333 Wartburg Place, Dubuque, IA, United StatesJoin us for the 2021 Alumni Reformation & Reunion Digital Forum! Wartburg Alumni: You are cordially invited to attend the 2021 Reformation & Reunion Digital Forum on April 6th, 2021 at 7:00 PM CST. This one-hour event will feature Wartburg Seminary’s new President, The Rev. Dr. Kristin Johnston Largen, in addition to greetings, devotions, gratitude, and…
El Rostro de Jesús en el Arte y la Cultura / Jesus’ Face through Art and Culture
IA, United StatesEl Rostro de Jesús en el Arte y la Cultura Prof. Ivelisse Valentín Vera Descripción del curso: Quién es Jesús y qué conozco de el a través de las artes y la cultura popular. Este curso estudiará las representaciones de Jesús en las artes visuales como la pintura, el cine y el arte gráfico, a lo…
Admissions Online Open House
With work, school, home, family, and church, our routines are set and drive us from one day to the next. Do you have a gnawing feeling in your gut that you may be ready for your routine to shift a bit? You may be meant for something different, something more. Join us for an Online…
Wartburg Theological Seminary Class of 2021 Commencement
IA, United StatesSchedule 1 p.m. CT Baccalaureate Rev. Dr. Troy Troftgruben, Associate Professor of New Testament, will preach and preside. 3 p.m. CT Commencement In addition to celebrating the graduation of the Class of 2021, Wartburg Theological Seminary will also recognize Living Loehe Award and Honorary Doctor of Divinity recipients. Baccalaureate & Commencement Combined Program The Wartburg…
Preaching For Deacons – Continuing Education Opportunity
Wartburg Seminary 333 Wartburg Place, Dubuque, IA, United StatesELCA Deacons – Are You Looking For A Preaching Course? Wartburg Theological Seminary is offering a specialized three-day continuing education certificate course focused on preaching. The course is designed to provide deacons space and time to think critically about theological and ecclesiological stewarding the proclamation of the Word and to practice the craft of preaching…
Admissions Online Open House
IA, United StatesWith work, school, home, family, and church, our routines are set and drive us from one day to the next. Do you have a gnawing feeling in your gut that you may be ready for your routine to shift a bit? You may be meant for something different, something more. Join us for an Online…
ONLINE: International Loehe Society Conference
IA, United StatesThe Matrix of the Loehe Legacy Presentations during this Zoom conference include: Craig Nessan, Dubuque, Iowa: “The Matrix of the Loehe Legacy." Jacob Corzine, River Forest, Illinois: “The Christian in Loehe’s Sermons on the Lord’s Supper (1866).” Rudolf Keller, Regensburg/Germany: “Hermann Bezzel as Interpreter of Wilhelm Loehe (1908).“ There will also be short project presentations…
ONLINE: Considering Your Call Fall Discernment Day
Wartburg Seminary 333 Wartburg Place, Dubuque, IA, United StatesOffers You The Opportunity To: Learn about our Distributed Learning and Collaborative Learning Master of Divinity degree programs and how Wartburg Seminary is making seminary education possible from your current location. Participate in a text study with a faculty member to get a feel for education on Wartburg Seminary digital learning platforms. Hear from a…
Presidential Inauguration of the Rev. Dr. Kristin Johnston Largen
IA, United StatesThe Rev. Kristin Johnston Largen was inaugurated on November 6, 2021. Click here to view the Worship and Installation Service Click here to view the Presidential Address Register Below: (Registration not needed for live stream participation. Registration is for in-person attendance only.) COVID Precautions: Vaccinations are expected of all participants and guests. Masks are required indoors…
Admissions Online Open House
IA, United StatesWith work, school, home, family, and church, our routines are set and drive us from one day to the next. Do you have a gnawing feeling in your gut that you may be ready for your routine to shift a bit? You may be meant for something different, something more. Join us for an Online…
The Spirituality of Exegesis
Wartburg Seminary 333 Wartburg Place, Dubuque, IA, United StatesPlease join the Wartburg community as Prof. Troy Troftgruben presents his inaugural lecture upon installation into the Wagner Chair in Biblical Theology. Prof. Troftgruben’s lecture is titled “The Spirituality of Exegesis.”
41st Annual Rural Ministry Conference
Wartburg Seminary 333 Wartburg Place, Dubuque, IA, United States(Updates as of 2/15/22) Changes to the 2022 Rural Ministry Conference The 2022 Rural Ministry Conference is now being held at Wartburg Theological Seminary, 333 Wartburg Place, Dubuque, IA 52003. It will NOT be held at the Best Western Plus Hotel in Dubuque. All meetings will be on the Wartburg Seminary campus. There is NOT…
Spring Visit Weekend: Considering Your Call
Wartburg Seminary 333 Wartburg Place, Dubuque, IA, United StatesOffers You The Opportunity To: Explore vocation and discernment Learn about degree programs and the various models to earn your degree Get a feel for what classes are like Worship with the Wartburg Seminary Community Meet Faculty, Staff, and Students Share in meals and fellowship Experience Wartburg Seminary through the convenience of a weekend visit!…
Reformation and Reunion Spring 2022
Wartburg Seminary 333 Wartburg Place, Dubuque, IA, United StatesCome home … to the place of your formation … for ReFormation and Reunion Take time for reunions and celebrations Take time to learn, relax, and care for yourself Take time to worship Presentations from some of your former professors … with no tests or papers: Professor Winston Persaud— in yet another semester of Systematics…
Rev. Dr. Ann Fritschel Retirement Celebration
Wartburg Seminary 333 Wartburg Place, Dubuque, IA, United StatesOur beloved professor, colleague, and friend the Rev. Dr. Ann Fritschel will be retiring from full time service at the end of this 2021-2022 academic year. She has served at Wartburg Seminary as Professor of Hebrew Bible since 1997, as Director of the Center for Theology and Land since 2010, and as holder of the Rev. Dr.…
Wartburg Theological Seminary Class of 2022 Commencement
St. Joseph The Worker Catholic Church 60 South Algona Street, Dubuque, IA, United StatesMay 15 Commencement Exercises 11 a.m. CT Baccalaureate Loehe Chapel, Wartburg Seminary 3 p.m. CT Commencement St. Joseph The Worker Catholic Church 2001 St. Joseph St., Dubuque, IA In addition to celebrating the graduation of the Class of 2022, Wartburg Theological Seminary will also recognize Living Loehe Award and Honorary Doctor of Divinity recipients.
Admissions Online Open House
IA, United StatesWith work, school, home, family, and church, our routines are set and drive us from one day to the next. Do you have a gnawing feeling in your gut that you may be ready for your routine to shift a bit, or that you are being called to do something different? Join us for an…
International Loehe Society Conference
Wartburg Seminary 333 Wartburg Place, Dubuque, IA, United StatesChristian Identity in Crisis: The Legacy of Wilhelm Loehe as Inspiration for the Church Today Is Christian identity in crisis? What does Christian faith mean in a time of crises? Why do we need the church in the world today? These are the questions that many people in the 19th century asked themselves as they…
CTLM: Beginners class for lay Latinx leaders. Spanish / Clase de Introducción de Teologia para líderes laicos.
IA, United StatesInstructor: Consuelo Reid Mission and Discipleship Days and Times: Saturdays 10am-12pm When: October 1st.- October 29 (No class October 22) Cost: $25 Click here to register Español. Instructora: Consuelo Reid Tema: Misión y Discipulado Horario: Sábados de 10am-12pm Duración: Octubre 1ero. – Octubre 29 (Octubre 22 no habrá clase) Costo: $25 Click here to register
Blessing of the Animals
Wartburg Seminary 333 Wartburg Place, Dubuque, IA, United StatesCommunity Organizing Workshop
Wartburg Seminary 333 Wartburg Place, Dubuque, IA, United StatesKelly Marciela, ELCA Program Coordinator for Community Organizing, will lead a workshop for people interested in the basics of community organizing. This event is for students, staff, faculty, alums, area residents, and all others who are interested. Available via Zoom. Click here to register.
CTLM: Advance classes for lay Latinx leaders. Spanish. / Clase avanzada de Teologia para líderes laicos.
IA, United StatesAdvance classes for lay Latinx leaders. Spanish. Instructor: Professor José Avendaño History of Christian Thought I Days and Times: Saturdays 10am-12pm When: October 15-December 10 (No class November 26) Cost: $50 Clase avanzada de Teologia para líderes laicos. Español. Instructor: Profesor José Avendaño Tema: Historia del Pensamiento Cristiano I: Horario: Sábados de 10am a 12pm Duración:…
Considering Your Call Saturday, October 22nd
Wartburg Seminary 333 Wartburg Place, Dubuque, IA, United StatesOffers You The Opportunity To: Explore vocation and discernment Learn about degree programs and the various models to earn your degree Get a feel for what classes are like Worship with the Wartburg Seminary Community Meet Faculty, Staff, and Students Share in meals and fellowship…
Service of Thanksgiving and Celebration
IA, United StatesYou are invited to a Service of Thanksgiving and Celebration for the Lutheran Seminary Program in the Southwest (LSPS) and celebration for the launch of Centro Teológico Luterano Multicultural (CTLM). This will be a celebration of Holy Communion with Southwestern Texas Synod Bishop Sue Briner presiding and Pastor Violeta Sigüenza preaching. Saturday, October 22, 2022…
ELCA Arab and Middle Eastern Ministries
Wartburg Seminary 333 Wartburg Place, Dubuque, IA, United StatesAll are welcome to join Pastor Khader Khalilia, Program Director for ELCA Arab and Middle Eastern Ministries, for a presentation about the ELCA’s work. Available both on-campus and via Zoom. On-campus participants will enjoy a soup supper before Pastor Khalilia’s presentation. Click here to register.
CTLM: Beginners class for lay Latinx leaders. Spanish / Clase introductoria de Teologia para lideres laicos.
IA, United StatesInstructor: Rev. Violeta Sigüenza Stewardship Days and Times: Saturdays 10am-12pm When: November 5th-November 26 Cost: $25 Español. Instructora: Reverenda Violeta Sigüenza Tema: Mayordomia Horario: Sábados de 10am-12pm Duración: Noviembre 5 – Noviembre 26 Costo: $25
Communion Bread-Baking Workshop
Wartburg Seminary 333 Wartburg Place, Dubuque, IA, United StatesListen to Professor Martin Lohrmann and Kellie Lisi, Director of Candidacy and Community Life, talk about theology as they lead a hands-on workshop for baking Communion bread. Intended for intergenerational participation, all are welcome either on-campus and via Zoom. An ingredient list will be provided for online participants. Click here to register.
Admissions Online Open House – 11/15/22
Wartburg Seminary 333 Wartburg Place, Dubuque, IA, United StatesWith work, school, home, family, and church, our routines are set and drive us from one day to the next. Do you have a gnawing feeling in your gut that you may be ready for your routine to shift a bit, or that you are being called to do something different? Join us for an…
Christmas Traditions in the Latine Community / Tradiciones Navideñas en la comunidad Latina
ZOOM IA, United StatesDate: November 19, 2022 Times: 9am-12pm (Lunch) 1pm -2pm Instructor: Rev. Mateo Chávez Cost: $50 per individual or $250 per congregation. Let’s celebrate Christmas with our siblings in Christ in the Latine Community! Do you know about “las posadas”? About “la Candelaria”? Register and find out! Tradiciones Navideñas en la comunidad Latina Seminario…