Susan Ebertz
After 25 years of service to Wartburg Theological Seminary, Prof. Susan Ebertz plans to retire this month. Please join us in expressing gratitude to God for Susan and her many…
DetailsCelebrating the Class of 2023
Wartburg Theological Seminary Hosts Baccalaureate and Commencement for 168th Graduating Class Wartburg Theological Seminary (WTS) honored 70 degree and certificate candidates and four special guests over the weekend of May 13-14,…
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Wartburg Theological Seminary Welcomes Michael Johnson as Vice President for Development
Wartburg Theological Seminary is delighted to announce that Michael Johnson will be joining the staff as the Vice President for Development, beginning June 1st, 2023. Mike will be based in…
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2023 Special Awards and Honors
Wartburg Theological Seminary is delighted to honor three individuals at this year’s commencement ceremonies. Dr. Kathleen D. (Kadi) Billman is the recipient of the Honorary Doctor of Divinity. This honorary degree…
DetailsLenten Soup Suppers on Wednesday
It is said that United States is a “melting pot/molcajete,” a mixture of people, ideas or ingredients that produces something totally new. In the church, one place we see this…
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Announcing Rev. Dr. Cheryl Peterson, Academic Dean
Following a competitive search, Wartburg Theological Seminary has called the Rev. Dr. Cheryl Peterson to the position of Academic Dean, effective July 1st, 2023. She is the first woman to…
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Welcoming Rev. Helen Chukka
Wartburg Theological Seminary is delighted to announce that Rev. Helen Chukka has accepted our offer for a three-year term specific appointment as Assistant Professor of Hebrew Bible, beginning July 1,…
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Wartburg Theological Seminary Fritschel Hall Update, February 2023
The transformation of Fritschel Hall is well under way, and our vision for an updated building that can best serve our entire student population—as well as staff and faculty—is coming…
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Dear Wartburg Seminary Community, Greetings to you all as we begin another calendar year, by the grace of God! We know there are headwinds facing the church and our seminary…
DetailsJoy to you, joy to us all!
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and…
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Lamont Wells named executive director of Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities
CHICAGO (Dec. 19, 2022) — The Rev. Lamont Wells has been named executive director of the Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities (NECU), effective Jan. 3, 2023. Wells has served…
DetailsWelcoming Applications for 2023-2024 Internship Sites
Wartburg Theological Seminary is currently identifying sites where WTS students might serve as interns for the 2023-2024 academic year. Thanks to all who have already expressed interest in serving in…
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