A Fireside Chat with President Largen
2024-12-16 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Admissions Online Open House: Tuesday, January 7, 2025
2025-01-07 18:30 - 20:00 | ZOOM, IA, United States
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, or that you are being called to do something different?
Join us for an Online Open House to learn about Wartburg Seminary and all it has to offer. You will:

Learn about our Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Diaconal Ministry, and Master of Arts degree programs and the variety of ways Wartburg provides theological education.
Participate in a Scripture study with a faculty member to get a feel for what education at Wartburg Seminary is like.
Hear from current students learning both residentially and at a distance about their experiences as part of the Wartburg community.
Be introduced to the ELCA candidacy process and where to begin.
Ask questions about financial aid and next steps for the admissions process.
Join other discerning students in asking questions and discovering where God is calling you. Questions? Contact admissions@wartburgseminary.edu. Register below and you will receive information on how to access the Open House. All you need is a computer (with or without a camera) and a good internet connection to join!

Register Today!

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.

Considering Your Call Weekend March 2025
2025-03-28 17:00 - 2025-03-30 12:00 | Wartburg Seminary, 333 Wartburg Place, Dubuque, IA, 52003, United States
Offers You The Opportunity To:

Explore vocation and discernment with others
Learn about Wartburg’s degree programs and the various pathways to earn your degree
Worship with the Wartburg Seminary community
Meet current faculty, staff, and students, hearing their stories and experiences
Share in meals and fellowship, including social events with the community
Experience Wartburg Seminary through the convenience of a weekend visit!

You Are Our Guest:
Need overnight accommodations on Friday and Saturday? We are happy to provide housing for you and your spouse, friend, partner, pastor or supporter while you’re here. We will also provide meals and snacks while you are on campus. Housing and meals are on us! Need financial assistance with travel costs? We can help! Just let us know how we can assist. We want you here!

Click here to register!

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!

Admissions Online Open House: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
2025-05-06 18:30 - 20:00 | ZOOM, IA, United States

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.

Fall Prolog Week
2025-09-01 - 2025-09-05 | Wartburg Seminary, 333 Wartburg Place, Dubuque, IA, 52003, United States
Wartburg Theological Seminary is a worship-centered learning community gathered into one by God’s love and grace in Christ. The Holy Spirit calls you here. You belong in this community. In imitation of God the Creator, we celebrate the beauty of human diversity.
The WTS community affirms the value and worth of people of all ages, races, cultures, languages, traditions, socio-economic status, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and bodies of all shapes, sizes, and abilities. We cherish people of faith traditions other than our own. We hear and have committed ourselves to answer the call of Jesus to love our neighbors as ourselves. In the name of Christ, the members of the Wartburg community embrace you as beloved. (WTS Belonging Statement, 2021)

Learn more about Prolog Week at https://www.wartburgseminary.edu/prolog-guide/

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

Considering Your Call Saturday November 8, 2025
2025-11-08 09:00 - 16:00 | Wartburg Seminary, 333 Wartburg Place, Dubuque, IA, 52003, United States
Offers You The Opportunity To:

Explore vocation and discernment
Learn about degree programs and the various pathways to earn your degree
Get a feel for what classes are like
Worship with the Wartburg Seminary community
Meet faculty, staff, and current students
Share in meals and fellowship
Experience Wartburg Seminary through the convenience of a Saturday visit!

If you are able to arrive Friday evening or stay through Sunday morning, you will also be able to:

Spend the night in our Residence Hall
Take a tour of Wartburg’s on-campus housing options
Share in an evening meal, worship, and a community event with other residential students
Attend a local ELCA church on Sunday morning

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, or supporter while you’re here. We will also provide meals and snacks while you are on campus. Need help with travel costs? Let us know how we can assist you with those, too.
Register here!

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

Considering Your Call Weekend March 2026
2026-03-20 - 2026-03-22 | Wartburg Seminary, 333 Wartburg Place, Dubuque, IA, 52003, United States

ReFormation and Reunion 2026
2026-04-07 - 2026-04-09 | 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

More information coming in January 2026!
