Why Wartburg?
An Interview with Heidi Youngquist, 2nd Year Residential Learning Student Can you describe your path to entering seminary? The journey to seminary has been like a long, windy road –…
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Why Wartburg?
An Interview with Amanda Berg, 1st Year Distributed Learning Student Can you describe your path to entering seminary? My dad’s vocation as a Lutheran Air Force Chaplain meant moving lots…
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WTS Increases Generous and Competitive Tuition Scholarships for Future Seminarians
Wartburg Seminary’s Board of Directors supported an increase in scholarships for students who plan to begin a Wartburg Seminary degree program in the next year. This financial support will make…
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Exploring Faith Online Spring Courses
Exploring Faith Online Spring Courses Looking to take a course? Wanting to strengthen your understanding of Scripture? Theology? Ministry? Wartburg Theological Seminary offers Exploring Faith, online and intensive courses open to…
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Reflections on a Life of Advocacy for Namibian Independence
Ilah Weiblen’s Story FIRST PUBLISHED IN A 2016 ISSUE OF THE LIFETOGETHER MAGAZINE. “It was part of daily life. We always joked that someday she’d be arrested for political activism.…
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WTS invites participants on study tour of Germany – January 2019
You are invited to participate January 5-18, 2019 in a study tour to Germany, focused on sites related to the legacy of Martin Luther. This immersion will trace these key…
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Wartburg Theological Seminary 2018 Commencement Honors Graduates and Servant Leaders
Wartburg Theological Seminary (WTS) will honor forty-five degree and certificate candidates at commencement exercises on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at St. Joseph the Worker Church, 2001 Saint Joseph St, Dubuque, Iowa.
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Collaboration Among Partners
Pastor Lundborg says, “Collaborative Learning is like DL [Master of Divinity Distributed Learning Program] 2.0. We are now talking about what’s best for the student’s formation, finances and family. It is especially great for students who are already serving in a congregation and now can dig into seminary in real-time.”
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From the Classroom to the Congregation
Taking a full class load and serving in this role with three churches is busy. Sometimes, it’s overwhelming. It helps that SWIM church members are flexible and understanding and forgiving of mistakes. They are more self sufficient than any other church I’ve ever experienced. They are willing to try new things, to experiment. They invite most new ideas. I am keenly aware of how wonderful this is.
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