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CANCELED: Considering Your Call Weekend 2020
With the rising concerns around the spread of COVID-19, Wartburg Theological Seminary has canceled the Considering Your Call discernment retreat scheduled for March 20-22, 2020. To our knowledge, there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 within our community, however the decision was made to cancel in an effort to do what we can to minimize the spread of the virus. The COVID-19 situation has been unfolding very rapidly and is being monitored closely. We know that many of you are…
Find out more »CANCELED: Reformation & Reunion
CANCELED: Alumni Events Welcoming alumni back to home to the castle is an exciting time of vibrant energy, joyous reunion, and reconnections to lifelong bonds. With the rising concerns around the spread of COVID-19, Wartburg Theological Seminary has canceled the Reformation and Reunion alumni events and on campus continuing education scheduled for April 14-16, 2020. To our knowledge, there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 within our community, however the decision was made to cancel in an effort to do…
Find out more »ONLINE: Creation in Crisis: Science and Theology Respond
The Creation in Crisis: Science and Theology Respond Conference focuses on the urgent environmental crisis facing humanity and our entire planet. We are privileged to welcome Nalini Nadkarni, Cornelia Mutel, and Larry Rasmussen as our keynote presenters and panelists. Each bring insightful perspectives on the ethical challenges we face in responding to this global crisis. The program also will feature the opportunity to participate in workshops on environmental themes. This conference will be fully virtual and is offered as a…
Find out more »ONLINE: Spring Admissions 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 »Wartburg Theological Seminary Class of 2020 Commencement
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. The combined services will be a real-time digital celebration via Zoom, carefully and thoughtfully planned to honor each individual graduate and nominee.Commencement Service & Details
Find out more »ONLINE: 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 takes place as a…
Find out more »Online Event: Considering Your Call Saturday
Considering Your Call Saturday 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 fellowship Experience Wartburg Seminary through the convenience of a Saturday visit from wherever you are! Register
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 »Advent Vespers Livestream
Join us for Advent Vespers on December 6th on Facebook Live! Advent means “coming,” and it names the season that prepares us to receive the Lord Jesus, who has come in the flesh, who will come again, and who comes among us even now. This Advent, we cry out for the One who comes, and we focus on the Good Shepherd, who is the redemption of the whole creation. The angels who appeared to Zechariah, Mary, and Joseph all proclaimed,…
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…
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