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 of Systematic Theology, and Rev. Dr. Jan Schnell, who is called to serve as Assistant Professor of Liturgics. The searches for these new faculty members…
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 times such as this, we are called to listen, speak, respond, and act. How each of us does that will look and feel different. Wartburg’s…
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 the “Rona” (a.k.a., COVID-19) pandemic—the shift of parish life from physical to digital space. Literally overnight, people across the United States and around the globe…
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 on Sunday May 17th. While the WTS community grieved with graduates, we also knew it would be possible to honor graduates, certificate earners, and our…
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 located in Dubuque, Iowa. Wartburg Theological Seminary is in a position of financial and program vitality, having welcomed one of the largest classes in its…
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 THE CHAPEL & PROFESSOR OF LITURGICS During this time of heightened concern, uncertainty, and social isolation due to the coronavirus, it remains essential that we…
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 THE CHAPEL & PROFESSOR OF LITURGICS During this time of heightened concern, uncertainty, and social isolation due to the coronavirus, it remains essential that we…
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 with the ELCA and as a project for an independent study this semester. The initiative encourages practicing sustainability together – in our homes, congregations, and…
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 Wartburg Theological Seminary for the blessings given to us while we were there.” – Rev. Dr. Lyle Miller, WTS Class President As if celebrating their…
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 landscape of theological education and the financial burden students and families were bearing. A few of us were sitting around the dinner table at the…