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Adam Klinker
Master of Divinity Student
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Emma Grinde
Master of Divinity Student
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Katie Rode
Master of Divinity Student
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Jonathan Lys
Master of Divinity Student
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Martin Lohrmann
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Perrie Dralle
Master of Divinity student
“CPE was an incredible blend of self-discovery, growth and sometimes even discomfort all set against the backdrop of chaplain ministry. During CPE I became critically aware that I needed to…
Colin Neuharth
Master of Divinity student
“I completed fieldwork by providing pastoral care to a farmer while riding a combine in a North Dakota cornfield. Being church has become and continues to be people in the…
Cassie Borges
Master of Divinity student
“The time I spent in class learning to examine family systems and face my own emotional and spiritual issues made me a wiser, more compassionate pastoral caregiver when I was…
Rev. Dr. Martin Lohrmann
Assistant Professor of Lutheran Confessions & Heritage
“My favorite thing about teaching TEEM students is watching them create strong learning communities. In a short amount of time, they start to share deep insights, ask hard questions, and…
Rev. Phouthaly Onelangsy
TEEM ‘19 Graduate
“It was very easy to say yes to serving in public ministry. I felt that it was my calling for a large majority of my life. It was just a…
Rev. Dr. Troy Troftgruben
Associate Professor of New Testament and The William A. & John E. Wagner Professor in Biblical Theology
“My favorite thing about teaching TEEM is that students are highly-invested learners. Since they are most often already “on the job” in ministry settings, they know firsthand the value of…
Rev. Heidi Hagstrom
TEEM ‘18 Graduate
“My soul feels most at home in a rural environment, and when I learned there was a need for pastors in rural settings it just seemed like the right time.…
Dr. Kris Stache
Vice President for Leadership Formation
”Ask questions, ask questions, ask questions. Find people who are leading ministries in a way that draw you in. Call anyone on our team. Listen to God through the voices of others. There are no stupid questions in discernment and there are rarely definitive answers. Discernment is listening to the guidance of the Holy Spirit, trusting just enough to take the next step.”
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Nate Frambach
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“Let Your Life Speak by Parker Palmer (a short but compelling read wherein passion, purpose, courage & vulnerability meet.
Mary Oliver’s poem “The Summer Day” (for meditation and pondering, concluding with a question to be lived rather than “answered.”)
Winston Persaud
Professor of Systematic Theology
“The Hammer of God, by Bo Giertz was a required textbook in seminary when I was a student and I have since used it in presentations in continuing education events for pastors, deacons, lay leaders in various settings in the U.S.A., as well as in Guyana and Iceland. These novellas provide realistic, promising glimpses into ministry in Jesus’ Name, and prompt the reader to consider her/his own call to bear witness to Jesus Christ.”
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FROM OUR BLOG
The CaSTLE Project
Wartburg Theological Seminary, Dubuque, Iowa, has received a grant of 7.4 million dollars from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Ministry in Rural Areas and Small Towns Initiative. The grant will…
2025 Loehe Conference
6th Conference of the International Loehe Society July 27-30, 2025 in Neuendettelsau, Germany Conference information and registration can be found here. Flyer_ILoeS Conference 2025_EN Comments from participants.
25th Anniversary of the Signing of the Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification
On October 30 and 31 Wartburg Theological Seminary and the Archdiocese of Dubuque, Iowa joined together in a tw-day ecumenical event to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Joint Declaration on…
Introducing the Rev. Dr. Clayton Faulkner: The Dean of Chapel
Will you tell us a little about your journey in ministry and what led you to consider the role of Dean of the Chapel? I was baptized and confirmed in…
Welcome
Welcome (and welcome back!), to Wartburg Theological Seminary, as we begin a new academic year. We come together from many different backgrounds: from different geographical locations, with different educational and…
The Psychology of the Immigrant and Latine Ministry
As churches in the United States continue their efforts to engage in Latine ministry, we often forget to reflect on the psychological aspect of the immigrant experience. Many of us…
Congregational Accompaniment Project: Journey Together As Church
We are at a transformative moment in our church’s journey, rich with potential for expanding outreach to the Latine community in our contexts. Together we can deepen our commitment to…
Wartburg Honors Eight for their Ministry and Service
On February 26 Wartburg Theological Seminary honored eight individuals for their dedication to their ministry and service to Wartburg. The following milestones were celebrated: Ordination Anniversaries: Rev. Dr. Nathan…
Latine Style Christmas Season
In many Latin countries, the Christmas season begins with a diverse array of celebrations, ranging from their unique representations of the Virgin Mary to cleansing rituals. For example, in my…
Christmas Byzantine Icon “Baby in a shroud”
By Jamil Zoughb While they were in Bethlehem, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth…
Baptisms
By Violeta Siguenza There is nothing as rewarding to a pastor (at least for me) as having the privilege of baptizing someone new into the Christian faith. As Latinos, we…
Dia de los Muertos -Day of the Dead
Thanks to the movie Coco, many had the opportunity to learn about Dia de los Muertos -Day of the Dead- a very Latin tradition that is celebrated throughout Latin America,…
Prayers for the Fritschel Hall Re-Dedication
God of abundance, we come before you this day in Koplitz Auditorium with hearts overflowing with gratitude for your goodness and faithfulness. We rejoice at the indwelling of your Holy…
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Embracing Latinidad
Hispanic Heritage Month, observed from September 15th to October 15th, is a time of vibrant celebration and reflection on the rich cultural diversity of the Hispanic and Latino communities in…
Welcome Home, Welcome Back, Welcome Everyone!
Welcome home, welcome back, welcome everyone, to the start of a new academic year at Warburg Theological Seminary. I am so delighted to welcome all the members of this year’s…
Wartburg Theological Seminary Receives Carpenter Foundation Grant
Wartburg Theological Seminary was recently awarded $20,000.00 of grant funding by the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation to support the development of diaconal studies as a field of…
Chapel at Wartburg Seminary
Scroll down to get information about: Expectations of Student Participation in Worship Planning and Leadership—with survey responses needed by August 15. Opportunities to volunteer to serve in worship during Prolog…
Quinceañeras
The word “quinceañera” comes from the Spanish word for fifteen years, quinceaños, and it refers to the tradition of having a special celebration on a young woman’s fifteenth birthday. The…
Wartburg Theological Seminary Welcomes Rev. Carrie Greenquist-Petersen as the Director of TEEM and Certificate Programs
Wartburg Theological Seminary is delighted to announce that we have called the Rev. Carrie Greenquist-Petersen ‘21 as the new Director of TEEM and Certificate Programs. Pastor Carrie brings experience with…
Presentation of Three-Year Old Children
In many of our Latine communities, presenting your children to God on their third birthday is a tradition; it is celebrated especially in Mexico. Originally as a pastor, I didn’t…
Susan Ebertz
After 25 years of service to Wartburg Theological Seminary, Prof. Susan Ebertz plans to retire this month. Please join us in expressing gratitude to God for Susan and her many…
Celebrating the Class of 2023
Wartburg Theological Seminary Hosts Baccalaureate and Commencement for 168th Graduating Class Wartburg Theological Seminary (WTS) honored 70 degree and certificate candidates and four special guests over the weekend of May 13-14,…
Wartburg Theological Seminary Welcomes Michael Johnson as Vice President for Development
Wartburg Theological Seminary is delighted to announce that Michael Johnson will be joining the staff as the Vice President for Development, beginning June 1st, 2023. Mike will be based in…
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…
Lenten Soup Suppers on Wednesday
It is said that United States is a “melting pot/molcajete,” a mixture of people, ideas or ingredients that produces something totally new. In the church, one place we see this…
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…
Community Update: Areas of Focus
Dear Wartburg Seminary Community, Greetings to you all as we begin another calendar year, by the grace of God! We know there are headwinds facing the church and our seminary…
Joy to you, joy to us all!
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and…
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…
Welcoming Applications for 2023-2024 Internship Sites
Wartburg Theological Seminary is currently identifying sites where WTS students might serve as interns for the 2023-2024 academic year. Thanks to all who have already expressed interest in serving in…
Welcoming Applications for 2023-2024 Internship Sites
Wartburg Theological Seminary is beginning the process of identifying congregations where WTS students might serve as interns for the 2023-2024 academic year. Teaching and learning parishes are critical to the…
Fritschel Hall Renovation 2022
Wartburg Theological Seminary recently began the renovation of its main academic building, Fritschel Hall. The stone building was commissioned by the Iowa Synod of…
Wartburg Admissions Is Ready to Walk with You!
SAVE THE DATE for one of the FIVE Admissions events added to the 2022-2023 calendar! Wartburg Admissions has FIVE visit events to connect with us both on-campus and online. These…
Convocation Reflections September 2022
President Kristin Johnston Largen Prolog Week; Where We Are Going Fall 2022 In the spirit of not reinventing the wheel, I realized that I have actually given some very…
Chapel
For more information about chapel, including links to sign up for leadership roles during Prolog Week, please visit the “Chapel at Wartburg Seminary” section, below. All continuing students are…
Fall 2022 Prolog Week
As we are a learning community dispersed throughout the United States, this week on campus at the start of each semester is an important time of worship, connection, and learning.…
Virtual Discernment Event 2022
Sponsored by the Seminaries of the ELCA In collaboration with the other ELCA seminaries, Wartburg will be co-hosting a Virtual Discernment Event on…
Greetings, Wartburg Seminary Community!
Greetings, Wartburg Seminary Community! It is that time again: time to begin another academic year; time to begin a new phase of life in your educational formation; and time to…
Worship at Wartburg 2022-2023–Pre-Semester Sign-Ups!
Students–please make sure to scroll down to get all the information that relates to you! There’s information about: Expectations of Student Participation in Worship Planning and Leadership Opportunities to volunteer to serve…
Guidelines for Prolog Week
As we have done consistently since the beginning of the pandemic, the COVID Task Force has been keeping a close eye on the CDC COVID mitigation recommendations, both nationally, and…
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 #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…
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…
A note from the President – May 2022
Dear Wartburg Theological Seminary Community, With the Class of 2022 Baccalaureate and Commencement Services behind us, the 2021-2022 Academic Year is officially concluded. It was a glorious day—even the weather…
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…
Ann Fritschel
After 25 years of teaching as a professor at Wartburg Theological Seminary, the Rev. Dr. Ann L. Fritschel plans to retire this month. Please join us in expressing gratitude to…
$1 Million Gift Supports Scholarships and “Library of the 21st Century”
Joyce Louise Redman, longtime Waterloo, Iowa school teacher, has left a lasting impact on the mission of Wartburg Seminary through her estate. The more than $1 million dollar gift will…
Beth Elness-Hanson awarded Marie Skłodowska-Curie post-doctoral fellowship
Wartburg Theological Seminary is excited to announce that our Associate Professor of Hebrew Bible, Beth Elness-Hanson, has been awarded a Marie Skłodowska-Curie post-doctoral fellowship funded by the European Union. The…
Rev. Dr. Ann L. Fritschel Retirement Celebration
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…
Wartburg Theological Seminary Announces $28 Million Campaign
Wartburg Theological Seminary President, the Rev. Kristin Johnston Largen, Ph.D., is pleased to announce Lead BOLDLY, a concentrated $28 million fundraising effort to grow scholarship resources and expand innovation in…
SWAG Shop
Check out the latest WTS swag items now designed, created and sold by Old Lutheran! Latest additions include an array of high-quality vinyl stickers, orange tye-dye t-shirts, hooded sweatshirts, professional…
WAS Spirit Week
Monday: Rally Orange Day! Tuesday: Favorite Sports Team or whatever favorite genre you choose to wear Wednesday: Dapper Wednesday Thursday: Thursdays in Black Friday: Hometown Pride
Announcing Pastor Shannon Witt, Learning Management System Administrator
We are pleased to announce that we have hired Pastor Shannon Witt as our new Learning Management System Administrator. She started her work with us on a part-time basis on…
Pathways for Tomorrow Grant – Phase 2
Wartburg Theological Seminary (WTS) is delighted to announce that we have been awarded a $725,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help theological schools strengthen and sustain their capacities to…
Doug Rothgeb
Doug Rothgeb, Master of Divinity Contextual Learning Student is constantly amazed by the leadership, educators, and staff at Wartburg. Wartburg’s ability to bring students together from all over the world…
Matthew Engum
Matthew Engum, a Master of Divinity student, finished his undergraduate work in Business Management and felt that he still needed more, that something was missing. He began to look at different…
Alyssa Prinzivalli
All it took was spending time at the Castle during a Consider Your Call weekend for Alyssa Prinzivalli (she/her/hers), a Master of Arts in Diaconal Ministry student, to realize that…
Largen Inaugurated as 15th Seminary President
History was made November 6, 2021 as faculty, staff, students and friends gathered at St. John’s Episcopal Church for the inauguration of The Rev. Kristin Johnston Largen, Ph.D. as the 15th…
Announcing Beth Elness-Hanson, Associate Professor of Hebrew Bible
Beth Elness-Hanson is a Bible teacher, living her vocation of facilitating learning and scholarship in service to the church. She has taught primarily Hebrew Bible at Johannelund School of Theology in…
Inauguration Schedule
8:00 AM Continental Breakfast Von Schwartz Refectory, WTS 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM Displays & Hospitality WTS Campus 9:45 AM – 10:30 AM Shuttle Bus WTS Campus to St.…
Inauguration Displays
Presidential Display (Jung President’s Dining Room) The Presidential Display contains interesting facts and memorabilia from our past presidents, pictures, and a timeline from Wartburg Seminary’s past. Fritschel Remodel (Fritschel Hall) Fritschel Hall…
Diemer Family Establishes Scholarship Fund
For Steve and Terri Diemer, what started out as a trip down memory lane turned into a mission to make a difference. The close knit Diemer family from Madison, WI…
Diemer Family Establishes Scholarship Fund
For Steve and Terri Diemer, what started out as a trip down memory lane turned into a mission to make a difference. The close knit Diemer family from Madison, WI…
Getting To Know Pastor Stacey Nalean-Carlson
Tell us a little about your background and what you’ve been up to since graduating from WTS: I grew up in Ogden, Iowa as part of a farming family. My…
Announcing Pastor Stacey Nalean-Carlson, Interim Director of Contextual Education
Dear Wartburg Community, We are delighted to share with you that we have called Pastor Stacey Nalean-Carlson to be the Interim Director of Contextual Education, with a start date of…
Prolog Week Fall 2021
WTS Begins a New Academic Year Hybrid Prolog Week Kicks off 168th Year at WTS Together, we kicked off a new academic year at Wartburg Seminary with a hybrid model…
Announcing Pastor Violeta Siguenza, Interim Director, Lutheran Seminary Program of the Southwest
Dear Wartburg Community members: Wartburg Theological Seminary is pleased to announce that Pastor Violeta Siguenza has accepted our offer to serve as the Interim Director for the Lutheran Seminary Program…
PRISM (People Respecting Identities and Sexualities in Ministry)
PRISM (People Respecting Identities and Sexualities in Ministry) is a WTS group for LGBTQIA+ identifying, questioning, and exploring students. Previously, this group gathered under the name “Proclaim”, which is also…
A Note from the President – January 2022
“Everyone then who hears these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock. The rain fell, the floods came,…
Welcome Home! Prolog Week Fall 2021
Prolog week is a mix of homecoming and reunion, deep learning and classroom engagement, and the spirit of rally Sunday and new beginnings. It is with great joy that we…
Announcing Pastor Edy Santos, Program Director for Journey Together
Dear Wartburg Community members: Wartburg Theological Seminary is delighted to announce that we are extending a contract to Pastor Edy Santos to serve as the Program Director for Journey Together,…
Julie Higgs to Serve as Dean of the Chapel and Director of Learning for Life
Dear Wartburg Community, I am delighted to announce the result of our search for the new staff position, Dean of the Chapel and Director of Learning for Life. We are…
Didrik & Dorothy Bohm Scholarship
New Estate Gift To Provide Over $20,000 in Annual Student Support Wartburg Seminary is humbled and excited to announce the formation of the Didrik & Dorothy Bohm Scholarship, which will…
Winston Persaud’s Impact Story
Why do I support Wartburg Theological Seminary? In thinking about this question, I easily reflected upon my upbringing in Guyana (formerly British Guiana) and the formative influence of my…
Celebrating the Class of 2021
Wartburg Theological Seminary Hosts Digital Baccalaureate and Commencement for 167th Graduating Class The Wartburg Seminary Administrative Cabinet did not make the decision lightly to hold the 2021 Commencement and Baccalaureate…
Residential Students Reflect on Being WTS Community in a Pandemic
A Conversation with Master of Divinity Students Nathaniel Adkins, Elise Hynek, DaMisha McFarland-Pollock, and Kurt Saenger Heyl Let’s start at the beginning of your seminary experience. Why did you choose…
Wartburgers Reflect on Ministry in the Nation’s Capital
Stories from Current MADM Student Alyssa Prinzivalli and Deacon Kenny Champagne ’20 ALYSSA PRINZIVALLI Current Student and Deacon Candidate in the Metro D.C. Synod I came to the D.C. area…
Roasting Coffee for a Cause: It’s Bean a Year
Rev. Paul Waterman ’16 and Pastoral Intern Jacob Krueger Brew Coffee to Support Seminaries Rev. Paul Waterman ’16 Normally, the people of Epiphany Lutheran Church in Carbondale, IL, gather each…
A Conversation with the Rev. Dr. Kristin Johnston Largen ’97
Meet Wartburg Seminary’s Fifteenth President Wartburg Seminary welcomed the Rev. Dr. Kristin Johnston Largen ’97 in her new call as the Wartburg Seminary President in February 2021. At the time,…
New Search: Dean of the Chapel and Director of Learning for Life
Wartburg Theological Seminary—a vibrant, innovative, and growing seminary—is seeking a Dean of the Chapel and Director of Learning for Life to steward Wartburg’s worship life and continuing education program. This…
Join the Wartburg Seminary Community on our Lenten Journey to the Cross!
2021 Lenten Journey A daily devotional series from Ash Wednesday through Easter Sunday This Lenten season of reflection, repentance and renewal, Wartburg Theological Seminary invites you to participate with us…
A Pandemic Blessing: The Fishbowl Academy
Montessori Teacher Beth Zimmerman, Sister of MDiv Student Ruthie Mhanga, Begins Fishbowl Academy on Campus “The Fishbowl” is a nickname given to the cul-de-sac of family-style campus housing. Beginnings RUTHIE…
Wartburg Past and Present: The First Generation of Women Leaders
Revisiting a 2012 LifeTogether Magazine Article about Pioneering WTS Faith Leaders The ELCA’s 50/40/10 celebrations commemorate the 50th anniversary of ordaining Lutheran women, the 40th anniversary of ordaining Lutheran women…
WTS Publishes 2019-2020 Annual Report
New LifeTogether Magazine features 2019-2020 Fiscal Year Impact Stories At Wartburg, we have often said that we explore new ways of preparing leaders for a changing world with deep roots.…
Three Congregations Come Together to Fund Full-Tuition Scholarship
Establishment of the Walworth Jefferson Scholarship Congregations have long played a crucial role in the formation of students and church leaders. Wartburg has been blessed this past year by churches…
Getting to Know Dr. Man-Hei Yip
Dr. Man-Hei Yip, Assistant Professor of Systematics, Joined the WTS Faculty on July 1, 2020 GROWING UP IN HONG KONG I was born into a large family with six siblings:…
Welcoming Rev. Dr. Lydia Hernández-Marcial
The Wartburg Theological Seminary community welcomes the Rev. Dr. Lydia Hernández-Marcial to the faculty as Assistant Professor of Hebrew Bible beginning January 1, 2021. The search for the Hebrew Bible…
Announcing the Next Wartburg Seminary President
Rev. Dr. Kristin Johnston Largen ’97 The Wartburg Theological Seminary Board of Directors, as recommended by the Presidential Search Committee, is pleased to announce the unanimous election of the Rev.…
Wartburg’s Next President Greets the Community
A Note from Rev. Dr. Kristin Largen With gratitude to God, the Board of Directors, and the entire community of Wartburg Theological Seminary, I have joyfully accepted the call to…
WTS Begins a New Academic Year: “Together, Wherever We Are”
A New Kind of Beginning Hosting an all-digital Prolog Week was certainly an atypical start to a new academic year at Wartburg Seminary, but we began in the way that…
St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church Cohort Completes One-Year MA
Eight Students Connected to St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church Journey through the One-Year MA Program In the Fall of 2019, Wartburg Seminary launched a one-year Master of Arts program. When WTS…
Derecho: WTS Alumni Support Communities Across Iowa
Rev. Nat Bothwell ’16 and congregation rally to distribute free water in Iowa communities alongside other ELCA churches A derecho, or “land hurricane” as it has been described, moved slowly…
WTS Graduate Seeks to Comfort the Troubled and Trouble the Comfortable
Rev. Sunniva Gylver’s Story ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN A 2013 ISSUE OF LIFETOGETHER Rev. Sunniva Gylver studied at Wartburg Seminary in 1994-1995 as an exchange student from the seminary in Norway,…
Faith-Filled Quarantine: Lessons from the Iranian Hostage Crisis
Kathryn (Kate) Koob’s Story Kathryn (Kate) Koob is a lifelong Lutheran, dedicated person of faith, and longtime Wartburg Seminary supporter. The faith learned at home and in church shaped her…
WTS Welcomes Two New Faculty Members
The Wartburg Theological Seminary community is eager to welcome two new professors to the faculty beginning July 1, 2020: Dr. Man-Hei Yip, who is called to serve as Assistant Professor…
Updated COVID-19 Response
Wartburg Theological Seminary COVID-19 Response as of March 2022 In light of the new CDC guidelines, the Wartburg Seminary COVID Task Force has modified our current COVID mitigation policies. The…
A Call to Repent and Respond
Pain and unimaginable suffering continue to be present in our world as a result of systemic racism, and these days it is being made more visible than ever before. In…
Rev. Dr. Sam Giere: Ponderings on Theological Education, Technology, and the “Rona”
Midway through Lent, I was struck by how well-prepared our Wartburg Theological Seminary students and recent graduates are to tend to the unique impact of the flatten-the-curve social-distancing response to…
Celebrating the Class of 2020
Class of 2020 Commencement Story: Real-Time Digital Ceremony The Wartburg Seminary Administrative Cabinet did not make the decision lightly to hold the 2020 Commencement and Baccalaureate as a distance celebration…
WTS Presidential Search: Welcoming Applications & Nominations
The Board of Directors of Wartburg Theological Seminary invites nominations and applications for the calling of its next President. Wartburg is a seminary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America…
Rev. Dr. Thomas Schattauer: Continuing as a Worship-Centered Community
Rev. Dr. Thomas Schattauer & Matthew O’Rear Reflect on New Daily Rhythm of Digital Worship at WTS March 14, 2020: The New Rhythm Begins REV. DR. THOMAS SCHATTAUER, DEAN OF…
Rev. Dr. Thomas Schattauer: Continuing as a Worship-Centered Community
Rev. Dr. Thomas Schattauer & Matthew O’Rear Reflect on New Daily Rhythm of Digital Worship at WTS March 14, 2020: The New Rhythm Begins REV. DR. THOMAS SCHATTAUER, DEAN OF…
#NoPlasticsforLent Initiative with ELCA Young Adults
WTS Students Play Key Role in Churchwide Initiative Savanna Sullivan, Program Director of ELCA Young Adults and current WTS Master of Arts student, launched #NoPlasticsforLent as part of her role…
Class of 1965 Reunion Gift Supports Students
Despite Reunion Cancellation, Class of 1965 Exceeds Fundraising Goal for Student Scholarships “We are grateful to God for God’s graciousness to us in so many ways. We are grateful to…
Class of 2017 Funds Endowed Scholarship
Note from Rev. Kyle Barton & Rev. Megan Preston On Behalf of the Class of 2017 In 2017, as we approached graduation, our class was very aware of the changing…
Emily Norris’ Story: Community in COVID-19
Master of Divinity Student Emily Norris’ Story Preparing for graduation from the WTS Master of Divinity program in 2020, Emily Norris launched the new church community called The Dwelling in…
Hannah Purkey’s Fieldwork Story: Before and During COVID-19
Master of Divinity Student Hannah Purkey’s Story Originally published in the Spring 2020 issue of the LifeTogether Magazine, Hannah Purkey shared her fieldwork story with us. As the world rapidly…
“He Is Risen!” Easter Crosses Planted on Campus
Nichole D’Onofrio Brings Long-Held Tradition to WTS Master of Divinity student Nichole D’Onofrio began in the Fall of 2019 as a distance learner in southern California. She had roots in…
Tina Beauvais’ Fieldwork Story: Before and During COVID-19
Master of Divinity Student Tina Beauvais’ Story Originally published in the Spring 2020 issue of the LifeTogether Magazine, Tina Beauvais shared her fieldwork story with us. As the world rapidly…
Welcome to the Writing Center!
The Wartburg Seminary Writing Center is a valuable resource during the academic semesters. It is available for all students at any skill level. What can we help you with? Examples…
Belief and Unbelief: God on Your Brain
Prolog Week Convocation Part of WTS Science for Seminaries Grant Work Who are we? What is our place in the cosmos? What is the meaning of life? These are just…
Getting to Know Our Interim President
An Interview with Dr. Kristine Stache Stache has served Wartburg Seminary for 14 years in various roles on the faculty and in administration. She took on the role of Interim…
WTS Receives Donation of Svendsen Family Farm
Announcing the Largest Gift in WTS History With deep gratitude for bold generosity and faithful stewardship, Wartburg Seminary announces the donation of Illinois farmland from the Rev. Dr. Rick Rouse…
Meeting the Hispanic Ministry Needs of the Church
Rev. Adriana Maria Johnson Rivas’ Story ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN 2013 ISSUE OF LIFETOGETHER “I will be ordained at Principe de Paz under a big tent on our six acres of…
Wartburg Seminary Appoints Dr. Kristine Stache as Interim President
Dr. Stephen J. Cornils, Chair of the Wartburg Theological Seminary Board of Directors, shared the news last month that the Rev. Louise Johnson notified him of her resignation as President…
Celebrating the Life and Witness of Rev. Dr. Gwen Sayler
Arrangements and Livestream information are located at the bottom of this page. The Rev. Dr. Gwendolyn Beth Sayler, William A. & John E. Wagner Professor of Biblical Theology and Distinguished…
Announcement: Rev. Louise Johnson Accepts a New Call
Dr. Stephen J. Cornils, Chair of the Wartburg Theological Seminary Board of Directors, shared the news this week that the Rev. Louise Johnson notified him of her resignation as President…
Meet the New Wartburgers!
Welcoming What Could Be the Largest Graduating Class in WTS History Jackie Baumhover, Director for Admissions, reflects on welcoming the incoming class of students into the WTS community and introduces…
Emerging Out of Darkness: Rev. Enedina Casarez Vasquez’s Story
Meet Rev. Enedina Casarez Vasquez Enedina Casarez Vasquez has known she was called to ministry since she was nine years old. She faithfully attended her Catholic church every Sunday with…
An Interview with Rev. Louise Johnson, WTS President
Reflections on Her Leadership and What’s Next “There is no doubt I am an unusual choice for a seminary president. I have known that from day one. And it has…
The Gift of the TEEM Program
Dianne Pritchard, TEEM Student, Reflects on the TEEM Program. One of the greatest gifts of TEEM, besides the stellar teaching and learning, is the fellowship and support that we provide…
A Gathered & Sent Community
An Interview with Rev. Dr. Troy Troftgruben Wartburg Seminary has grown significantly in the past few years. Enrollment continues to rise, new technologies are introduced regularly, and the new curriculum…
WTS Announces Faculty Search for an Assistant Professor of Latinx Theology and Ministry
Wartburg Theological Seminary, a seminary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, is searching for a new faculty colleague to serve as Assistant Professor of Latinx Theology and Ministry to…
Dr. Gerald R. Kleinfeld’s Donor Story
New Legacy Plan Supports Student Scholarships As a committed and faithful Lutheran, Dr. Gerald R. Kleinfeld believes deeply in the message of Jesus Christ, to love our neighbors, and to…
Rev. Glen H. & Shirley Beito Gronlund’s Donor Story
Donors Pledge $100,000 to WTS Endowment Ever since Rev. Glen Gronlund graduated from Wartburg Seminary in 1959, he and his wife Shirley Beito Grondlund have been driven to give back…
Wartburg Seminary Receives Grant to Integrate Science into the Curriculum
Next academic year, Wartburg Seminary will embark on a yearlong project to integrate the sciences into its masters curriculum. Through the “Science, Technology, and Being Human” project, the Seminary will…
Celebrating the Class of 2019
165th Commencement Exercises at WTS Wartburg Theological Seminary (WTS) honored thirty-five degree and certificate candidates and five special guests over the weekend of May 18-19, 2019. Graduation festivities included a…
Diverse, Vibrant, and Growing
Rev. Phouthaly Onelangsy’s Story, TEEM ’19 Graduate Des Moines, Iowa is a long way from Vang Vieng, Laos, but this small town in the northern region of Laos is where…
Grounded in Steadfast Love
Philip Deng’s Story Philip Deng comes from extraordinary circumstances. Despite the volatile surroundings he grew up in South Sudan, Deng has become a steadfast and dedicated presence to his community…
Creating Space for Something New
Rev. Heidi Hagstrom’s Story, TEEM ’18 Graduate The Theological Education for Emerging Ministries (TEEM) program offers alternative preparation for those who will provide pastoral ministry in emerging ministry contexts throughout…
Wartburg Seminary Hosts Hispanic Theological Education Network Meeting
The ELCA Seminaries and the ELCA churchwide organization continue to discern together God’s call to build theological education models that emerge out of the Hispanic-Latinx context. Wartburg Theological Seminary hosted…
Why Wartburg?
An Interview with Trixie Richter, 1st Year Collaborative Learning Student Can you describe your path to entering seminary? My path into seminary has been a lifetime in the making. I…
Wartburg College Receives Major Student Scholarship Gift for Integrated BA/MDiv Program with Wartburg Seminary
Wartburg College Receives $150,000 Student Scholarship Gift for Integrated Bachelor of Arts/Master of Divinity Degree Program with Wartburg Seminary A $150,000 challenge grant, provided by O. Jay and Pat Tomson…
Why Wartburg?
An Interview with Heidi Youngquist, 2nd Year Residential Learning Student Can you describe your path to entering seminary? The journey to seminary has been like a long, windy road –…
Why Wartburg?
An Interview with Amanda Berg, 1st Year Distributed Learning Student Can you describe your path to entering seminary? My dad’s vocation as a Lutheran Air Force Chaplain meant moving lots…
WTS Increases Generous and Competitive Tuition Scholarships for Future Seminarians
Wartburg Seminary’s Board of Directors supported an increase in scholarships for students who plan to begin a Wartburg Seminary degree program in the next year. This financial support will make…
Exploring Faith Online Spring Courses
Exploring Faith Online Spring Courses Looking to take a course? Wanting to strengthen your understanding of Scripture? Theology? Ministry? Wartburg Theological Seminary offers Exploring Faith, online and intensive courses open to…
Reflections on a Life of Advocacy for Namibian Independence
Ilah Weiblen’s Story FIRST PUBLISHED IN A 2016 ISSUE OF THE LIFETOGETHER MAGAZINE. “It was part of daily life. We always joked that someday she’d be arrested for political activism.…
WTS invites participants on study tour of Germany – January 2019
You are invited to participate January 5-18, 2019 in a study tour to Germany, focused on sites related to the legacy of Martin Luther. This immersion will trace these key…
Wartburg Theological Seminary 2018 Commencement Honors Graduates and Servant Leaders
Wartburg Theological Seminary (WTS) will honor forty-five degree and certificate candidates at commencement exercises on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at St. Joseph the Worker Church, 2001 Saint Joseph St, Dubuque, Iowa.
Collaboration Among Partners
Pastor Lundborg says, “Collaborative Learning is like DL [Master of Divinity Distributed Learning Program] 2.0. We are now talking about what’s best for the student’s formation, finances and family. It is especially great for students who are already serving in a congregation and now can dig into seminary in real-time.”
From the Classroom to the Congregation
Taking a full class load and serving in this role with three churches is busy. Sometimes, it’s overwhelming. It helps that SWIM church members are flexible and understanding and forgiving of mistakes. They are more self sufficient than any other church I’ve ever experienced. They are willing to try new things, to experiment. They invite most new ideas. I am keenly aware of how wonderful this is.
Bishop Emeritus Munib A. Younan to visit Wartburg Theological Seminary
Bishop 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.
Wartburg Theological Seminary to Partner with Wartburg College to Streamline Pastoral Education
Wartburg Theological Seminary has received a $497,115 grant from The Kern Family Foundation to streamline preparation for pastoral ministry for first career ministerial students in partnership with Wartburg College, Waverly, Iowa.
The story of one congregation’s support for our students
“Guided by God’s Grace, and with a longing to grow our faith, we will be the church that helps people make a difference in our local communities, in the world, and in our congregation.”
First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Waterloo: Faith Is a Living, Breathing Gift!
As members of the congregation discerned it was time to consider closing its doors and passing on their legacy, they wanted to find a way to honor the spirit of their membership and hope of their mission, “Faith to Ensure, Hope to Ensure, by Grace we are Saved.”
Deacon Terese TouVelle Makes Connections through Footbridge, Inc.
Deacon Terese TouVelle’s Story ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN A 2018 ISSUE OF LIFETOGETHER Being a “Sunday Morning Pastor” wasn’t ever part of the plan for 2015 alum Deacon Terese TouVelle, who…
Welcome to the ELCA Region 5 Archives!
The Archives of Wartburg Seminary ELCA Region 5 share the same archivist and physical space. The materials housed in Region 5 and Wartburg Seminary Archives complement each other. Given the…
Welcome to the Wartburg Theological Seminary Archives!
Archives have been deemed the collective memory of an organization. The Archives of Wartburg Theological Seminary house the records of the seminary from its early roots in 1840 to today…
Welcome to Reu Memorial Library!
Reu Memorial Library serves the mission of Wartburg Theological Seminary by supporting the educational activities of the institution; providing a place for independent and collaborative learning; collecting, preserving, organizing, and…
Finding Home At Wartburg Seminary
There is something oddly, deeply familiar about this time and place called seminary. Perhaps it’s because the private, Lutheran, higher education vibe resonates with my experience from Luther College.
Read “Coming Home” from Daniel Grainger’s blog, published with his permission.
Following Christ, Growing in Faith, Sharing God’s Love
“As a recipient of funding from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, I can speak to the large impact they have had on me and my family.” The generosity of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Manchester, Missouri benefitted Wartburg Student Sarah Schilcher.
Bryan Odeen
If I had to describe discernment, I would use lines from this song. This song is an invitation to find beauty and courage in the midst of uncertainty and learn…
Incoming Class 2017
WTS celebrates the beginning of our 164th year with a significant boost in our incoming student class. We are delighted to announce that our incoming class represents 77% growth in new degree seeking students over last year.
Mikayla Kopp: Advent Experience
Mikayla Kopp is an intern at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church and St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This unique combination of working with a congregation as well as at a hospital has her thinking about Advent in new ways this year.
The season of Advent involves a focus on waiting and Mikayla is helping her congregation to live into the season through preaching, teaching, and service.
Leadership in Women of the ELCA: Pathway to Seminary
“An old saying goes that ‘you are just one YES away from your miracle’,” recalls Jennifer Michael, a first-year Master of Divinity student at Wartburg Theological Seminary.
Ken Becker: A Generous Heart
Meet Ken Becker! Son, father, brother, former savings and loan executive, World War II B-17 navigator, proud University of Wisconsin alumnus, person of faith, philanthropist, all describe long-time Wartburg Theological Seminary supporter Ken Becker.
Harvesting God’s Holy Mysteries
After her mother, Hazel J Knutson, died in 2009, Rev Barbara Knutson endowed a scholarship for students at Wartburg Theological Seminary (WTS) to honor both of her parents in, what…
Carl and Valerie Rausch: The Ripple Effect
Carl and Valerie Rausch have deep connections to Wartburg Seminary. Carl’s grandfather, Emil Rausch, was a graduate and served as Wartburg Seminary’s 5th President. Carl also served on the Wartburg Board of Directors for twelve years and the Foundation Board of Trustees for seven years.
Harold and Grace Kurtz: Accidental Philanthropists
Harold and Grace Kurtz call themselves “accidental philanthropists.” Wartburg Seminary now has four endowed scholarships in honor of four generations of pastors in the Kurtz family.
From the President – Do you want to change the world?
DO YOU WANT TO CHANGE THE WORLD?
Thanks to the support of so many generous donors, Wartburg Theological Seminary has been able to help more and more students answer this question with a bold YES!
Wartburg Seminary provides a unique experience that makes it possible for future church leaders to respond to God’s call to serve the church.
From the President – God is doing a new thing
Together with you, Wartburg Theological Seminary has been able to do the work to which we have been called. And for the generosity of the people listed in this magazine, we are deeply grateful to God.
Meet seminary president Louise N. Johnson.
Wartburg Grads Start a New Kind of Ministry with JustChurch
Rev. Sarah Goettsch, WTS ’01 and Rev. [Dr.] Jan Rippentrop [Schnell], WTS ’04 Start JustChurch ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN OCTOBER 2017 E-LIFE TOGETHER NEWSLETTER There’s a new kind of ministry in…
Finding Home at Wartburg Seminary
Daniel Grainger from his blog: wayless on seasons of faith There is something oddly, deeply familiar about this time and place called seminary. Perhaps it’s because the…
Wartburg Theological Seminary celebrates boost in incoming class
Wartburg Theological Seminary celebrates the beginning of our 164th year with a significant boost in our incoming student class. In a time where the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is calling for…
Meet Amalia!
Meet Grant! Master of Divinity, Collaborative Learning student. “I love being in seminary at Wartburg! I’ve felt a deeper level of clarity about why I went to seminary and have…
Meet Grant!
Meet Grant! Master of Divinity, Collaborative Learning student. “Visiting Campus helped to solidify in my life the vision and mission that I am blessed to participate in as a student…
Seminary president will receive honorary Wartburg College degree
WAVERLY, Iowa — The Rev. Louise N. Johnson, president of Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque, will receive an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Wartburg College on Tuesday, Sept. 5, during…
Academic Calendar
Academic Calendars Academic Calendar for the 2016-2017 year only, revised to include the new curriculum. Academic Calendars for 2017-2018 and 2018-2019.
Cook Everist Concludes Her Far-Reaching Service at Wartburg
Rev. Dr. Norma Cook Everist Named Distinguished Professor of Church and Ministry, Emerita ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN A 2017 ISSUE OF LIFETOGETHER She’s quick to note that she’s not retiring. Norma…
WTS Announces Election of 14th President
Rev. Louise Johnson ’99 to Serve as WTS’ First Woman President ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN A 2015 ISSUE OF LIFETOGETHER In its spring board meeting, the Wartburg Theological Seminary Board of…
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