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June 2021
Preaching For Deacons – Continuing Education Opportunity
ELCA Deacons – Are You Looking For A Preaching Course? Wartburg Theological Seminary is offering a specialized three-day continuing education certificate course focused on preaching. The course is designed to provide deacons space and time to think critically about theological and ecclesiological stewarding the proclamation of the Word and to practice the craft of preaching in a collegial environment. The course will be taught by Professor Samuel Giere, Professor of Homiletics and Biblical Interpretation. This course will take place as…
Find out more »Admissions Online Open House
With work, school, home, family, and church, our routines are set and drive us from one day to the next. Do you have a gnawing feeling in your gut that you may be ready for your routine to shift a bit? You may be meant for something different, something more. Join us for an Online Open House and imagine how your daily routine could be reshaped to include seminary too. You will: Learn about our Distributed Learning and Collaborative Learning…
Find out more »July 2021
ONLINE: International Loehe Society Conference
The Matrix of the Loehe Legacy Presentations during this Zoom conference include: Craig Nessan, Dubuque, Iowa: “The Matrix of the Loehe Legacy." Jacob Corzine, River Forest, Illinois: “The Christian in Loehe’s Sermons on the Lord’s Supper (1866).” Rudolf Keller, Regensburg/Germany: “Hermann Bezzel as Interpreter of Wilhelm Loehe (1908).“ There will also be short project presentations and discussion panels. Please join us! More information and Zoom link will be sent via email once you register.Register The International Loehe Society The International…
Find out more »October 2021
ONLINE: Considering Your Call Fall Discernment Day
Offers You The Opportunity To: Learn about our Distributed Learning and Collaborative Learning Master of Divinity degree programs and how Wartburg Seminary is making seminary education possible from your current location. Participate in a text study with a faculty member to get a feel for education on Wartburg Seminary digital learning platforms. Hear from a current distance learning student and ask questions about their experience. Ask questions about financial aid and next steps for the admissions process. Questions? Contact admissions@wartburgseminary.edu.…
Find out more »November 2021
Presidential Inauguration of the Rev. Dr. Kristin Johnston Largen
The Rev. Kristin Johnston Largen was inaugurated on November 6, 2021. Click here to view the Worship and Installation Service Click here to view the Presidential Address Register Below: (Registration not needed for live stream participation. Registration is for in-person attendance only.) COVID Precautions: Vaccinations are expected of all participants and guests. Masks are required indoors at all sites. JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwZnJhbWVib3JkZXIlM0QlMjIwJTIyJTIwd2lkdGglM0QlMjIxMDAlMjUlMjIlMjBoZWlnaHQlM0QlMjI1MDBweCUyMiUyMHNyYyUzRGh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGbXl3dHMud2FydGJ1cmdzZW1pbmFyeS5lZHUlMkZpY3MlMkZfcG9ydGxldHZpZXdfJTJGRW5nYWdlJTJGSW5hdWd1cmF0aW9uX1JTVlAuam56JTNFJTIwJTNDJTJGaWZyYW1lJTNFHousing for InaugurationDirections to VenuesTrolley Schedule
Find out more »Admissions Online Open House
With work, school, home, family, and church, our routines are set and drive us from one day to the next. Do you have a gnawing feeling in your gut that you may be ready for your routine to shift a bit? You may be meant for something different, something more. Join us for an Online Open House and imagine how your daily routine could be reshaped to include seminary too. You will: Learn about our Distributed Learning and Collaborative Learning…
Find out more »February 2022
The Spirituality of Exegesis
Please join the Wartburg community as Prof. Troy Troftgruben presents his inaugural lecture upon installation into the Wagner Chair in Biblical Theology. Prof. Troftgruben’s lecture is titled “The Spirituality of Exegesis.”
Find out more »March 2022
41st Annual Rural Ministry Conference
(Updates as of 2/15/22) Changes to the 2022 Rural Ministry Conference The 2022 Rural Ministry Conference is now being held at Wartburg Theological Seminary, 333 Wartburg Place, Dubuque, IA 52003. It will NOT be held at the Best Western Plus Hotel in Dubuque. All meetings will be on the Wartburg Seminary campus. There is NOT a Zoom option this year. Registration for the entire conference is now limited to 70 people. If you have already registered, you need do nothing…
Find out more »Spring Visit Weekend: Considering Your Call
Offers You The Opportunity To: Explore vocation and discernment Learn about degree programs and the various models to earn your degree Get a feel for what classes are like Worship with the Wartburg Seminary Community Meet Faculty, Staff, and Students Share in meals and fellowship Experience Wartburg Seminary through the convenience of a weekend visit! You Are Our Guest: Need overnight accommodations on Friday or Saturday? We are happy to provide housing for you and your spouse, friend, partner, pastor…
Find out more »April 2022
Reformation and Reunion Spring 2022
Come home … to the place of your formation … for ReFormation and Reunion Take time for reunions and celebrations Take time to learn, relax, and care for yourself Take time to worship Presentations from some of your former professors … with no tests or papers: Professor Winston Persaud— in yet another semester of Systematics and cricket Professor Craig Nessan— in his last semester as Academic Dean Professor Ann Fritschel— in her last semester teaching at Wartburg Professor Troy Troftgruben—…
Find out more »May 2022
Rev. Dr. Ann Fritschel Retirement Celebration
Our beloved professor, colleague, and friend the Rev. Dr. Ann Fritschel will be retiring from full time service at the end of this 2021-2022 academic year. She has served at Wartburg Seminary as Professor of Hebrew Bible since 1997, as Director of the Center for Theology and Land since 2010, and as holder of the Rev. Dr. Frank L. & Joyce S. Benz Chair in Scripture since 2014. As Dr. Fritschel concludes this chapter, she anticipates enjoying a new chapter of life…
Find out more »Wartburg Theological Seminary Class of 2022 Commencement
May 15 Commencement Exercises 11 a.m. CT Baccalaureate Loehe Chapel, Wartburg Seminary 3 p.m. CT Commencement St. Joseph The Worker Catholic Church 2001 St. Joseph St., Dubuque, IA In addition to celebrating the graduation of the Class of 2022, Wartburg Theological Seminary will also recognize Living Loehe Award and Honorary Doctor of Divinity recipients.
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