2012 J-Term
January Term 2012
J-term is an innovative academic session between the fall and spring semesters that provides students with a unique opportunity for immersion and learning outside of the traditional classroom. This year, students will be traveling to these J-Term locations:
• Iceland (Click here to follow blog)
• Taize, France, and Geneva, Switzerland (Follow on Facebook; 
  and Twitter: @WTSPilgrms2012)
• Holy Land - Israel and Palestine (Click here to read about
  seminarians in the Holy Land)
• Guyana
• Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Austin, Texas
• Western North Dakota
• Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota
• Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
• On-campus course on Domestic Violence with trips in Dubuque
   and to Chicago and cities in Wisconsin
• On-campus course on Church Conflict

Why Wartburg?
MDiv Student Seth Nelson
Seth Nelson (MDiv) is currently a Middler at Wartburg Seminary. A native of Decorah, Iowa, Seth received his undergraduate degree from Valparaiso University. Click here to listen to Seth's story and hear him tell in his own words why he chose to pursue theological education at Wartburg Seminary. 

Rural Ministry Conference
March 4 - 6, 2012
Register now for the Center for Theology & Land's 31st Annual Rural Ministry Conference. This year's theme is "SHARE, CARE, DARE: Courage in a Caring Community." The conference addresses issues pertinent to the wellbeing of rural communities and the ministry of rural churches. The conference includes worship, keynote speakers, workshops, and Bible study, offering participants a unique opportunity to network with others who are active in and concerned about rural ministry. Learn more.  Learn more. 

Luther Academy of the Rockies
June 18 - 28, 2012
Join us for 10 days of learning, recreation, and renewal for ministry at our annual Luther Academy of the Rockies. Addressing, in their own unique ways, the theme "Reading, Teaching, and Preaching the Biblical Message in the 21st Century," speakers Rev. Dr. Paul Scott Wilson, Rev. Dr. Stanley N. Olson, and Rev. Dr. Ann Fritschel will stimulate participants' minds and spirits in the morning. Afternoons will be free time to enjoy the many recreational opportunities awaiting in the beautiful Estes Park area.  Learn more. 

Exploring Seminary
July 16 - August 25, 2012
Exploring Seminary is a six week online course for all those interested in learning more about seminary study and discerning a call to public ministry.  Learn more. 

Connect with WTS Via Podcast
Now You Can Listen To Sermons Online!
We recognize that friends of Wartburg or those discovering Wartburg are serving in ministries and vocations throughout the country and world. Even though you may not be able to join the Wartburg community for chapel each day, this is your opportunity to connect with the campus and hear the Word of God proclaimed by the Wartburg faculty. Click here to listen now or you can subscribe to our podcasts via itunes; sermons can be downloaded to your ipod or listened to via the itunes program.