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 immediate and extended family, the church, Lutheran missionaries, neighbors, and even strangers. Many images come to mind of the generosity of my parents extending hospitality…
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 provide over $20,000 annually in direct support to seminary students. This fund is made possible by the Bohm estate, which is providing a gift of…
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 fall around Reformation to share in a meal and bid on dinners as a part of the “Dinner Auction for Seminary Education.” It is among…
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, she shared, “Coming back to Wartburg feels like coming home.” Learn more about Dr. Largen by reading the interview below! It’s probably safe to assume…
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 in a spiritual journey to the cross. Each day, you will receive a brief devotion via email, written by one of our community members. Each…
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 of color, and the 10th anniversary of LGBTQ+ individuals being able to serve freely. WTS joins the ELCA in celebrating the ways women, women of…
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. Those deep roots were planted in a time of crisis when Wilhelm Loehe saw an emergency need for pastors to be trained to share the…
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 in the South Central Synod of Wisconsin coming together in new and creative ways to make a difference for students. Last year the endowment committee…
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 Board Member Michael (Mike) Carlson ’04 heard about this new program at one of the Board of Directors meetings, he immediately thought of the staff…
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 and devastatingly through the Midwest with winds topping 100 miles per hour earlier this month. The storm left over one million people without power with…