The 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…
With 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: 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.…
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.…
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…
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
ELCA 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Considering 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…
Join 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 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…
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…
Schedule 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…
ELCA 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…
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…
The 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…
Offers 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…
The 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…
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…
Please 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.”
(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…
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 of a weekend visit!…
Come 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…
Our 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.…
May 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.
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, or that you are being called to do something different? Join us for an…
Christian 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…
Instructor: 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
Kelly 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.
Advance 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:…
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…
You 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…
All 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.
Instructor: 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
Listen 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.
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, or that you are being called to do something different? Join us for an…
Date: 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…
Instructor: Rev. Edy Santos Lutheran Identity Days and Times: Saturdays 10am-12pm When: December 3rd-December 17th Cost: $25 Instructor: Reverendo Edy Santos Tema: Identidad Luterana Horario: Sabados de 10am-12pm Duración: Diciembre 3. – Diciembre 17 Costo: $25
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Thursday January 26 – 5pm-8pm Friday January 27 – 5pm-8pm Saturday January 28 –9am-12pm Latine Ministry Competence Presented by: Rev. Rubén Durán-Main Is there a growing Latine community in your area? How is your church preparing itself to be involved in cross-cultural ministry among Latine people? What are we learning from the Latine communities about…
In cooperation with the Center for Global Theologies, Wartburg Learning for Life invites you to join Rev. Dr. Joseph M Bocko, Program Director for ELCA African National Ministries, for a presentation about the ELCA’s work. This event will be available both on-campus and via Zoom. Dr. Bocko has a bachelor's degree in theological studies…
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, or that you are being called to do something different? Join us for an…
Wartburg Learning for Life invites you to join Vance Blackfox, the ELCA Desk Director for American Indian Alaska Native Tribal Nations, for a presentation about the ELCA’s work. This event will be available both on-campus and via Zoom. On-campus participants will enjoy a soup supper before Mr. Blackfox’s presentation. All are welcome. Please register here.…
The January 2023 issue of Currents in Theology and Mission will focus on the challenges and opportunities of online worship, including the meaning of assembling as online or digital communities, digital communion, and more. Several authors of those articles will reflect on the lenses through which they consider these issues and what they learned from…
The Center for Global Theologies, in cooperation with Wartburg Learning for Life, hosts Rahel Mwitula-Williams, ELCA Director for Global Mission Funding for a public forum on global missions. Available both on-campus and via Zoom, the public forum is both for members of the Wartburg community and for all others interested in the ELCA’s work. On-campus…
The January 2023 issue of Currents in Theology and Mission will focus on the challenges and opportunities of online worship, including the meaning of assembling as online or digital communities, digital communion, and more. Several authors of those articles will reflect on the lenses through which they consider these issues and what they learned from…
Offers You The Opportunity To: Explore vocation and discernment with others Learn about Wartburg’s degree programs and the various pathways to earn your degree Worship with the Wartburg Seminary community Meet current faculty, staff, and students, hearing their stories and experiences Share in meals and fellowship, including social events with the community Experience Wartburg Seminary…
Join Pastor Lamont Wells, Wartburg’s Strategic Advisor for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, for a session that will explore biblical narrative(s) and cultural experiences of demands for justice that will help inform our collective call to respond to local and global inequities. The participant will learn history, faithful methods and strategies to bring healing to divided…
You are cordially invited to... come 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! REGISTER HERE Tentative Schedule Pre-Event Presentation Tuesday, April 11, 12:00-1:15 PM Rev. Lisa Heffernan (2013), ELCA Coordinator of Disabilities Ministries Tuesday, April…
At the Lord’s Table of Good Intentions: Theologies of Disability and the ELCA Wartburg Learning for Life invites you to join Pastor Lisa Heffernan, coordinator for ELCA Disability Ministries for a presentation about her work. A 2013 WTS graduate, Pastor Heffernan works remotely out of South Dakota, where she is also serving in a congregation…
Flourishing: Land, People, and Community View complete details by clicking here.
Thursday, April 20, 7:00-9:00 pm, Friday, April 21, 5:00-7:00 pm, Saturday, April 22, 9:00-11:00 am Pastor Violeta Siguenza, director of Centro Teológica Luterano Multicultural (CTLM), leads three sessions on ministry with Latine people. • Session 1, on Thursday evening, will focus on (a) Spanish language basics and cultural variations and (b) hospitality within Latine cultures. •…
Dr. Kelly Sherman-Conroy will give a presentation about Native American and Lutheran theology. She describes herself in these (among many other) ways: I am a beautiful mosaic of lived-experience and culture. My Lakota name is Mato Waste Winyan (Good Bear Woman). I am a proud member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe. Currently based in Minnesota,…
In cooperation with CTLM, Wartburg presents the Rev. Dr. Daisy Machado, former director of the Hispanic Summer Program, now retired, speaking on "The Challenges of Latinx Theological Education: A View from the South." Dr. Machado is Professor Emerita of American Religious History at Union Theological Seminary. Her scholarship focused specifically on United States Christianities. She…
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, or that you are being called to do something different? Join us for an…
Offers You The Opportunity To: Explore vocation and discernment Learn about degree programs and the various pathways to earn your degree Get a feel for what classes are like Worship with the Wartburg Seminary community Meet faculty, staff, and current students Share in meals and fellowship Experience Wartburg Seminary through the convenience of a…
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, or that you are being called to do something different? Join us for an…
You are invited to join us on Monday, January 22 at 7:00 p.m. CST for "This is Wartburg - Live" Stories from Tanzania! We are excited to welcome President Rev. Dr. Kristin Johnston Largen and Dr. Beth Elness-Hanson who will share their recent experiences in Tanzania with the Wartburg community. We will also share from a…
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, or that you are being called to do something different? Join us for an…
43rd Annual Rural Ministry Conference The Creation Groans, the Creation Waits, the Creation Hopes, the Creation Sings: Congregations Responding to Climate Change
Offers You The Opportunity To: Explore vocation and discernment with others Learn about Wartburg’s degree programs and the various pathways to earn your degree Worship with the Wartburg Seminary community Meet current faculty, staff, and students, hearing their stories and experiences Share in meals and fellowship, including social events with the community Experience Wartburg Seminary…
You are cordially invited to... come 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! To view the schedule of events, please click here. The cost of this event is $25. To register, please click here. …
Join us on Friday, April 19 from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at Wartburg Theological Seminary. This is a public event for the Dubuque Community. It is offered in person and on Zoom at: https://shorturl.at/mxHJX. Guest speakers are Iowa elected officials Senator Sarah Trone Garriott and Representative Lindsay James. Download the event flyer here.
Register here: https://mywts.wartburgseminary.edu/ICS/Engage/Event_Registration.jnz
Preaching in settings with children can be one of the most difficult challenges preachers face. Whether you are a minister, teacher, chaplain, or Sunday school leader (or looking forward to serving in one of those roles in the future!) this session will offer practical help in crafting sermons specifically for children. Drawing on insights gleaned…
Graduates, graduates' families, residents, faculty, staff, visitors, alumni, and interns are all invited! Come for a bonfire and stay for the company. Bring your own chairs, beverages, and any musical talents you’d like to share. Bonfire will take place behind the castle.
Sunday, May 12 9:30-10:30 Coffee Hour 11:00 am Baccalaureate – Loehe Chapel 3:00 pm Commencement – St Joseph the Worker
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, or that you are being called to do something different? Join us for an…
You are invited to join us on Monday, July 22, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom for the Rev. Dr. Troy Troftgruben's, "Bearing Witness In A New Day!" Dr. Troftgruben will explore how the early church bore witness to Jesus and discuss how these historical insights can shape our understanding and practice of being…
Presenter: Dr. Ann Garrido, Catholic theologian and conflict negotiator Register to receive the Zoom link here.
Register here: https://mywts.wartburgseminary.edu/ICS/Engage/Event_Registration.jnz
Offers You The Opportunity To: Explore vocation and discernment Learn about degree programs and the various pathways to earn your degree Get a feel for what classes are like Worship with the Wartburg Seminary community Meet faculty, staff, and current students Share in meals and fellowship Experience Wartburg Seminary through the convenience of a Saturday…
