Wartburg Seminary

All Community Bonfire and S’mores Night
2024-05-10 19:30 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) | Wartburg Seminary, 333 Wartburg Place, Dubuque, IA, 52003, United States
Graduates, graduates’ families, residents, faculty, staff, visitors, alumni, and interns are all invited! Come for a bonfire and stay for the company. Bring your own chairs, beverages, and any musical talents you’d like to share. Bonfire will take place behind the castle.

Commencement 2024
2024-05-12 | St. Joseph The Worker Catholic Church, 60 South Algona Street, Dubuque, IA, 52001, United States
Sunday, May 12
9:30-10:30 Coffee Hour
11:00 am Baccalaureate – Loehe Chapel
3:00 pm Commencement – St Joseph the Worker

Opening Worship for the 171st Academic Year
2024-09-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Wartburg Seminary, 333 Wartburg Place, Dubuque, IA, 52003, United States

Dialogue Across Difference: A gospel-oriented approach to the election season
2024-09-15 17:30 - 19:00 | ZOOM, IA, United States
Presenter: Dr. Ann Garrido, Catholic theologian and conflict negotiator
Register to receive the Zoom link here.

This Is Wartburg Live with Jamil Zoughbi and Claudine Elzughbi
2024-10-14 19:00 - 20:00 | ZOOM, IA, United States
Register here: https://mywts.wartburgseminary.edu/ICS/Engage/Event_Registration.jnz

Giving Tuesday
2024-12-03 | Wartburg Seminary, 333 Wartburg Place, Dubuque, IA, 52003, United States
Mark your calendars! On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, Wartburg Theological Seminary will unite with thousands of organizations worldwide for Giving Tuesday, the international day of generosity and community impact.
This is your opportunity to join us in celebrating the mission of Wartburg Theological Seminary and amplifying the work of forming bold and faithful leaders for the church and world. Every gift, no matter its size, strengthens our ability to nurture future leaders and share the gospel in transformative ways.
We invite you to:

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Consider making a gift to support Wartburg. Your generosity directly impacts the future of ministry by equipping students with the tools they need to lead with compassion and courage.
Together, we can make a difference. Let’s Rally Orange this Giving Tuesday and shine as a community of faithful supporters. Join us in shaping the future of ministry—because every act of generosity counts!

Advent Lessons and Carols
2024-12-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Loehe Chapel
Join us on Sunday, December 8 at 6:00 PM in Loehe Chapel for Advent Lessons and Carols, followed by a reception with refreshments at the President’s home. Join us for songs, prayers, readings, artwork, and reflections from students and faculty as we prepare our hearts with expectation for the incarnation of Christ.

A Fireside Chat with President Largen
2024-12-16 19:00 - 20:00 | ZOOM, IA, United States
You’re invited to a special live interview with President Largen! Gather with us on Monday, December 16, for an engaging and insightful conversation by the fireside. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and hear directly from President Largen.
Mark your calendar—we look forward to seeing you there!

Register here.

This Is Wartburg Live - Stories from Greece and Turkey!
2025-01-27 19:00 - 20:00 | ZOOM, IA, United States
Join us for the next “This Is Wartburg – Live!” with Rev. Dr. Troy Troftgruben, Dean Cheryl Peterson, and WTS students who participated in the J-Term trip. The live interview will take place on Monday, January 27 at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom. RSVP by clicking here.

Rural Ministry Conference 2025
2025-03-09 08:00 - 2025-03-11 17:00 | Wartburg Seminary, 333 Wartburg Place, Dubuque, IA, 52003, United States
View the Rural Ministry Conference event specific page by clicking here.
Register for the Rural Ministry Conference by clicking here.

This Is Wartburg Live - The CaSTLE Project
2025-03-24 19:00 - 20:00 | ZOOM, IA, United States
Click here to RSVP for this event.

ReFormation and Reunion
2025-04-22 15:00 - 2025-04-24 11:30 | Wartburg Seminary, 333 Wartburg Place, Dubuque, IA, 52003, United States
You are cordially invited to…
come home… to the place of your formation… for
ReFormation and Reunion

The cost of this event is $25. To register visit: https://mywts.wartburgseminary.edu/ICS/Engage/Reformation_and_Reunion_Event.jnz
Information regarding lodging and restaurants can be found here.
For more information contact Astine Bose at abose@wartburgseminary.edu or 563-589-0328
Funding for this event is provided by the Professor William D. Streng Continuing Education Endowment

Tentative Schedule
Tuesday, April 22
3:00 p.m. Registration opens
5:00 p.m. All-class and farewell retirement reception for Prof. May Persaud and Rev. Dr. Winston Persaud
Wednesday, April 23
7:00 – 8:30 a.m. Breakfast
8:45 – 10:15 a.m. Presentation by Rev. Dr. Winston Persaud
10:30 a.m. Eucharist in Loehe Chapel
11:40 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Time with President Largen and VP for Development, Mike Johnson
12:30 – 1:15 p.m. Lunch
1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Presentation by Rev. Dr. Jan Rippentrop-Schnell
3:15 – 4:15 p.m. Presentation by Rev. Dr. Mark Yackel-Juleen
4:30 p.m. Dedication of the Ann Fritschel and Gwen Sayler Classroom
Evening Dinner on your own with your class
Thursday, April 24
7:00 – 8:30 a.m. Breakfast
8:45 -10:15 a.m. Presentation by May Persaud, D.D.
10:30 a.m. Chapel
11:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m. 3rd Year Alumni meet with Academic Dean, Rev. Dr. Cheryl Peterson
11:30 a.m. Lunch

Presentations by Wartburg Theological Seminary Faculty:
Rev. Dr. Winston Persaud
Wednesday, April 23, 8:45-10:15 a.m.
Defining and Confessing the Gospel
of Jesus Christ today!

Rev. Dr. Jan Rippentrop-Schnell
Wednesday, April 23, 1:30-3:00 p.m.
Queering Confirmation, Rituals, and Skills
for Inclusion and Flourishing

Rev. Dr. Mark Yackel-Juleen
Wednesday, April 23, 3:15-4:15 p.m.
The CaSTLE Project: Leadership in a Living Baptismal Ecclesiology

May Persaud, D.D.
Thursday, 24 April, 8:45-10:15 a.m.
Eating with our Eyes Wide Shut

The following class years will celebrate a milestone reunion!
1950
1955 (70 Year)
1960
1965 (60 Year)
1970
1975 (50 Year)
1980
1985 (40 Year)
1990
1995
2000 (25 Year)
2005
2010
2015
2020
2022 (3 Year)

Winston and May Persaud's Farewell Event
2025-04-22 17:00 - 19:30 | Wartburg Seminary, 333 Wartburg Place, Dubuque, IA, 52003, United States
Winston & May’s Farewell Event: Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 5:00 – 7:30 PM (CT), beginning with a chapel service, followed by a reception in Weiblen.

This Is Wartburg-Live: Celebrating with the Persauds
2025-04-28 19:00 - 20:00 | ZOOM, IA, United States
Register for the Zoom link here!

Nate Frambach's Farewell Event
2025-05-09 17:00 - 19:30 | Wartburg Seminary, 333 Wartburg Place, Dubuque, IA, 52003, United States
Nate’s Farewell Event: Friday, May 9, 2025, 5:00 – 7:30 PM (CT), featuring a festive meal and program. RSVP by April 21, 2025 to officeofthepresident@wartburgseminary.edu.

2025 Commencement
2025-05-18 | Wartburg Seminary, 333 Wartburg Place, Dubuque, IA, 52003, United States
You are warmly invited to join us in celebrating the Wartburg Theological Seminary Class of 2025 at the Baccalaureate and Commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 18. We hope you’ll be part of this joyful occasion as we honor the achievements and vocations of this graduating class. Please find the event details below. Click here to download or view the Baccalaureate and Commencement bulletin.

Sunday, May 18
9:30-10:30am   Coffee Hour – Wartburg Theological Seminary: Refectory
11:00 am   Baccalaureate – Wartburg Theological Seminary: Loehe Chapel
3:00 pm      Commencement – St Joseph the Worker, Dubuque

Ecumenical Prayer Service
2025-08-02 09:00 - 10:00 | Cathedral of St. Raphael, 231 Bluff Street, Dubuque, United States
Join
Fr. Dennis Quint, Cathedral of St. Raphael
Rev. Fr. Dr. Adrian Letz, St. Elias Greek Orthodox Church
Dr. Samuel Giere, Wartburg Theological Seminary

Social to follow in Cathedral Center. Tours of the renovated church will be offered.

President's Dinner
2025-10-10 16:00 - 20:00 | Wartburg Seminary, 333 Wartburg Place, Dubuque, IA, 52003, United States

"This is Wartburg - Live" with Rev. Dr. Nathan Frambach
2025-10-27 19:00 - 20:00 | ZOOM, IA, United States

Advent Lessons and Carols
2025-12-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Loehe Chapel
Join the Wartburg Theological Seminary community for a contemplative and joyful evening of Scripture and song as we prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ. Through a series of readings, hymns, and choral music, the story of God’s promises unfolds—from creation to the coming of the Messiah. This cherished service of Advent Lessons and Carols will be held on Saturday, December 7, at 6:00 p.m. in Loehe Chapel. All are warmly welcome to attend.

Christmas Worship at the Castle
2025-12-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Loehe Chapel
All are welcome! Please be our Guest!
Thursday, December 25, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Street parking available on Wartburg Place
