Student Life

Student Groups & Leadership

Student Life

Wartburg Theological Seminary

The Wartburg community has robust structures in place to support student engagement, leadership development, and collaboration. Through elected roles, committees, and affinity groups, students actively shape community life while building skills for ministry and service.

Student Leadership

Wartburg Associated Students (WAS)

Wartburg Associated Students (WAS) holds elections twice per year to elect student body and class-level representation.

These elected leaders serve as advocates for the student body and help guide community life and decision-making.

Elected Positions Include:

  • Student Body President & Vice Presidents
  • Class President & Vice President 
Shared Governance

Faculty Committees with Student Representation

Students also participate in faculty commi ttees, contributing their perspectives to academic and institutional conversations.

Available Committees:

  • ECPC: Educational and Curricular Policies Committee
  • Globalization Committee
  • Community Life Committee 
Engagement & Advocacy

Student Committees

Students serve on a variety of committees that support campus life, advocacy, and community building.

Available Committees:

  • SAC: Social Activities Committee
  • GAC: Global Advocacy Committee
  • STF: Sustainability Task Force
  • FWS: Fellowship of Wartburg Spouses 
Community & Identity

Student Groups

Student-led groups provide spaces for connection, advocacy, and shared experience within the Wartburg community.

Student Groups:

  • ECPC: Educational and Curricular Policies Committee
  • Globalization Committee
  • Community Life Committee