WTS Welcomes Two New Faculty Members
The Wartburg Theological Seminary community is eager to welcome two new professors to the faculty beginning July 1, 2020: Dr. Man-Hei Yip, who is called to serve as Assistant Professor…
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Updated COVID-19 Response
Wartburg Theological Seminary COVID-19 Response as of March 2022 In light of the new CDC guidelines, the Wartburg Seminary COVID Task Force has modified our current COVID mitigation policies. The…
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A Call to Repent and Respond
Pain and unimaginable suffering continue to be present in our world as a result of systemic racism, and these days it is being made more visible than ever before. In…
DetailsRev. Dr. Sam Giere: Ponderings on Theological Education, Technology, and the “Rona”
Midway through Lent, I was struck by how well-prepared our Wartburg Theological Seminary students and recent graduates are to tend to the unique impact of the flatten-the-curve social-distancing response to…
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Celebrating the Class of 2020
Class of 2020 Commencement Story: Real-Time Digital Ceremony The Wartburg Seminary Administrative Cabinet did not make the decision lightly to hold the 2020 Commencement and Baccalaureate as a distance celebration…
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WTS Presidential Search: Welcoming Applications & Nominations
The Board of Directors of Wartburg Theological Seminary invites nominations and applications for the calling of its next President. Wartburg is a seminary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America…
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Rev. Dr. Thomas Schattauer: Continuing as a Worship-Centered Community
Rev. Dr. Thomas Schattauer & Matthew O’Rear Reflect on New Daily Rhythm of Digital Worship at WTS March 14, 2020: The New Rhythm Begins REV. DR. THOMAS SCHATTAUER, DEAN OF…
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Rev. Dr. Thomas Schattauer: Continuing as a Worship-Centered Community
Rev. Dr. Thomas Schattauer & Matthew O’Rear Reflect on New Daily Rhythm of Digital Worship at WTS March 14, 2020: The New Rhythm Begins REV. DR. THOMAS SCHATTAUER, DEAN OF…
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#NoPlasticsforLent Initiative with ELCA Young Adults
WTS Students Play Key Role in Churchwide Initiative Savanna Sullivan, Program Director of ELCA Young Adults and current WTS Master of Arts student, launched #NoPlasticsforLent as part of her role…
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Class of 1965 Reunion Gift Supports Students
Despite Reunion Cancellation, Class of 1965 Exceeds Fundraising Goal for Student Scholarships “We are grateful to God for God’s graciousness to us in so many ways. We are grateful to…
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Class of 2017 Funds Endowed Scholarship
Note from Rev. Kyle Barton & Rev. Megan Preston On Behalf of the Class of 2017 In 2017, as we approached graduation, our class was very aware of the changing…
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Emily Norris’ Story: Community in COVID-19
Master of Divinity Student Emily Norris’ Story Preparing for graduation from the WTS Master of Divinity program in 2020, Emily Norris launched the new church community called The Dwelling in…
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Hannah Purkey’s Fieldwork Story: Before and During COVID-19
Master of Divinity Student Hannah Purkey’s Story Originally published in the Spring 2020 issue of the LifeTogether Magazine, Hannah Purkey shared her fieldwork story with us. As the world rapidly…
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