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Two Degrees of LSTC
by Gail S. Hermodson M.Div. Class of 2002, D.Min. Class of 2008  I decided to attend LSTC while I was living in Poland as a Peace Corps Volunteer. I had never visited the seminary and had no opportunity to do so prior to the fall semester so I based my decision on its strong academic reputation as well as its international student body. That LSTC was located in the second largest Polish-speaking city in the world was icing on the cake for me, after two years of speaking only Polish!
The rigorous academic environment immediately drew me in, with lessons in Greek and a 33 page syllabus for the course on the Pentateuch. I was drawn into new worlds through Kurt Hendel's history lectures, challenged by the spectrum of tools for Biblical study and, thanks to LSTC's partnership with eleven other seminaries in Chicago, I was heartened by a seminar offered at Catholic Theological Union for returning missionaries, equally applicable to returning Peace Corps Volunteers! Read the rest of Gail's story. |
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Class of 2008
 Eighty students in LSTC's five degree programs received their degrees on Sunday, May 18 at the seminary's 148th commencement. The Rev. Dr. Wyvetta Bullock gave the homily. Professor Mark P. Bangert presided. Two professors from Catholic Theological Union, Scott Alexander and Stephen Bevans, assisted with the hooding of the first two Ph.D. students to graduate with a concentration in World Christianity and Mission, Casimir Eke, and James Maxey. Read more-including listing of all grads and View slideshows.
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H. Beecher Hicks Jr., Peter Vethanayagamony, David Rhoads present lectures during June Summer Session
On June 24 at 7 p.m., the Rev. Dr. H. Beecher Hicks Jr., senior minister of the Metropolitan Baptist Church in Washington, D.C., will present a special lecture, "Some Challenges and Promises of Contemporary Black Preachers or 'The One You Be Calling for in These Last and Evil Days!'" in the Augustana Chapel of the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC), 1100 East 55th Street. Admission is free. An offering will be gathered for scholarships for students in the ACTS Doctor of Ministry in Preaching Program.
On June 25 at 7 p.m., the Rev. Dr. Peter Vethanayagamony will present the 2008 LSTC Cross-Cultural Lecture, "Mission from the Rest to the West: A Glimpse of Changing Landscape of World Christianity and Its Implications for the Christian Mission Today" in the McCormick Common Room, 5460 S. University Avenue. The lecture is free and open to the public.
On June 30 and July 1, the Rev. Dr. David Rhoads, professor of New Testament at LSTC will present the Don M. Wardlaw Lectures from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in the Augustana Chapel at LSTC. Dr. Rhoads will lecture on "Scripture as Performed Event" on Monday and Tuesday, and give a dramatic presentation of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount on Wednesday, July 2. The lectures and presentations are free and open to the public.
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Janette and Ernie Muller receive 2008 LSTC Distinguished Service Award
 Since 1984, Janette (Jan) Muller has been serving the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago as a member of one of its boards. She started as a member of the Board of Directors and, thanks to her service on the Development Committee of the board, was asked to be on the Foundation Council, now known as the Foundation Board of Trustees. Ernie and Jan Muller have supported LSTC not only with their time, but with generous gifts to both the Annual Fund and Endowment.
On May 19, at LSTC's annual Leadership Dinner, President Echols presented Jan and Ernie Muller with the 2008 Distinguished Service Award. Read more.
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LSTC Class of 1968 gathers
for 40-year reunion
"We were close friends in seminary, but we lost touch over the years. How wonderful it was to have the chance to catch up!" That was the sentiment of many of the members of the class of 1968, who gathered at LSTC on Commencement weekend to celebrate their years of faithful ministry, reminisce about the events of that fateful year, and reconnect with the seminary to which they played midwife. Read more.
Plans for other reunions are underway. If you are interested in attending or helping to organize such a reunion, place contact Jessica Nipp at 319-541-3066 or jnipp@lstc.edu.
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Stewardship Education at LSTC
 In 2008-2009, the Tithing and Stewardship Foundation at the LSTC will offer a number of stewardship workshops, each covering broad-based stewardship material. All workshops will be held at LSTC, 1100 East 55th Street. The workshops are free for seminarians, and carry a small registration fee of $5 - $15 per person for all other participants. Please consider joining us and inviting other members of your congregation or seminary community to participate! See Listing of Events. |
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Nominate an alumnus/ae for a 2009 Distinguished Alumni/ae Award
Each year LSTC honors four to six alumni who have distinguished themselves in faithful service to the Gospel and to the body of Christ. Nominees may be at any point in their careers.
Suggested award categories are:
Unsung hero, Global Mission, Evangelism, Leadership in Churchwide-Synod-or-Agency,
Excellence in Education, Ecumenical Leadership,
Parish Ministry, Mission Development
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Upcoming Reunions
Class of 1978 Reunion Pastor Dan Ward is organizing a 30-year reunion for the Class of 1978 in late September or early October at LSTC. Dan would like to hear from classmates to help determine the best date. Contact him at 845-452-1550 or email pastorward@stjohnselc.org.
35th Anniversary of Christ Seminary-Seminex
On June 24 -26, 2009, LSTC will host the 35th anniversary celebration of Christ Seminary-Seminex. Save the date now and RSVP to Jessica Nipp at jnipp@lstc.edu or by phone at 319-541-3066. Your suggestions for the event are welcome.
Class of 1969
reunion in planning stages.
Join classmates and their spouses at LSTC to get reacquainted and to share your memories of your year at LSTC. Contact Jessica Nipp at jnipp@lstc.edu. or 319-541-3066 for more information or to join the planning team.
Classes of 1959
will celebrate 50-year reunion in May 2009
Fifty year graduates of LSTC's predecessor schools will be honored at commencement on Sunday, May 17. All 50-year graduates are invited to a dinner in their honor and time to share their ministry stories on Saturday, May 16. For more information, please contact Ruth Ann Deppe at 773-256-0710 or
Save the Dates:
LSTC's Women's Day 2008 - Sept. 27
9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
LSTC's 2009
Leadership Conference.
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