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Mission Statement
The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago forms visionary leaders to bear witness to the good news of Jesus Christ.
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Presidential Inaugural Weekend Events
"Ministerial Wisdom" topic of free event Oct. 27
In the days ahead, what sort of ministerial wisdom will best give shape to a fuller witness to the gospel by all the faithful? On Saturday, Oct. 27, at 1:30 p.m., three experts in congregational life and three recent LSTC alumni will discuss this topic at a free inaugural weekend event. 
Following the discussion, President James Nieman will share his thoughts on the topic in an inaugural lecture. After the lecture, share your thoughts with the president and panelists at a free reception.
Panelists are: Dr. Nancy Ammerman, Professor of Sociology of Religion, Boston University; the Rev. Linda Norma, Treasurer, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Chicago, Ill.; Dr. Bonnie Miller-McLemore, E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Professor of Pastoral Theology and Counseling, Vanderbilt University; the Rev. Yehiel Curry, Pastor Developer, Shekinah Chapel, Chicago, Ill.; the Rev. Dr. Michael Burk, Bishop, Southeastern Iowa Synod, ELCA; the Rev. Jhon Freddy Correa, Pastor, Emmaus Lutheran Church, Racine, Wis.
The Rev. Dr. Linda Thomas, Professor of Theology and Anthropology, LSTC, will be the moderator. Download Event poster (PDF)
Installation of President James Nieman Oct. 28
 ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson will preside and Professor Barbara Lundblad will preach at the installation service of James Nieman, seventh president of LSTC.
Pre-service music begins at 3:30 p.m. at Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, 5850 South Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago.
The service begins at 4:00 p.m. Shuttle buses will run between LSTC, 1100 East 55th Street, and Rockefeller Chapel starting at 2:30 p.m. and again after the service. Meet President Nieman at a reception at LSTC following the service. All are invited.
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Get a taste of LSTC at seminary sampler
 Wonder what life is like at LSTC?
Seminary Sampler is a perfect way to find out. On Oct. 21-23, come meet faculty and students, sit in on classes and chapel, get to know LSTC and Hyde Park, and talk with LSTC's Admissions and Financial Aid team. For more information, contact LSTC Admissions. Housing and most meals during the event are provided. Small travel stipends are available.
Visit www.lstc.edu/admissions, call 773-256-0726 or email schalmers@lstc.edu.
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Hefner, Scherer, Linss recall LSTC's early years at 50th Faculty Forum 
In the next 50th Anniversary Event on Oct. 18 at 11:30 a.m., three esteemed LSTC Emeritus Faculty Members will tell us what seminary life was like at the newly-formed Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. How did the social movements of the 1960s affect the new school? What was it like to try to merge five student bodies and faculties? How did people react to the urban location and modern building? Dr. Kadi Billman will moderate the lunchtime forum in Room 350. Free soup and bread will be served. Read more.
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Nominate outstanding alumni
Have you encountered a truly outstanding LSTC alum doing incredible things in the world? If so, we want to hear about it! LSTC's annual Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony will be taking place on March 11, 2013, and we are asking YOU to send us nominations. As the eyes and ears of the institution, we know you are experiencing LSTC alumni in various settings and hope you will share their stories. We are accepting nominations until Nov. 1, 2012. Find form and more info here.
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| 50 Years After Vietnam: The Role of Military Chaplaincy
In observance of Veteran's Day, veterans, their families, and those who minister to them are invited to a free panel discussion at LSTC (Room 350) on Nov. 12, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Panelists Dr. Kurt Hendel, Chaplain Greg Moser and members of the LSTC community discuss the role of military chaplaincy during the Vietnam era and today. For more information contact the Rev. Dr. Klaus-Peter Adam at kpadam@lstc.edu.
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| Alumni, we need your stories
At the recent Alumni Board meeting, Pastor George Detweiler told us stories from his years at LSTC: "Our approach was to do things and apologize later. That's how Frank Showers and I moved chairs into the room underneath the Chapel Auditorium to create a worship space." That space was used for daily worship until the Chapel Auditorium was demolished to make way for the Augustana Chapel.
Students have always shaped and reshaped life at LSTC - what did you do at LSTC? How did you change this seminary? Send your stories to jboden@lstc.edu or share them on LSTC's Facebook page.
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Your new, renewed and increased Annual Fund gifts matched 100%
If you've never given to LSTC's Annual Fund, or if you are a regular donor, now is the time to give to this all-important fund. Mark and Kathy Helge are matching all new, renewed and increased gifts 100%.
What is the Annual Fund? It covers all the day-to-day expenses related to running a school. Is it sexy? Not terribly. Is it essential? Absolutely! It helps make up the difference between the cost of seminary education and what students pay in tuition.
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Interfaith Events
Christian-Muslim Resources Workshop in Evanston, Ill.
On Oct. 20, 9 a.m - 5 p.m., church leaders are invited to familiarize themselves with resources developed specifically for education about and engagement with the Muslim community. The free workshop will be held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1004 Greenwood Street, Evanston, Ill. To register or for more information, contact Sara Trumm at strumm@lstc.edu or 773-256-0708. Download event poster (PDF)
Kristallnacht Interfaith Service of Remembrance and Repentance
LSTC welcomes special guests from the Hyde Park neighborhood on Nov. 8 at 11 a.m. for a moving service of remembrance and repentance of religious intolerance. The service will be held in the Augustana Chapel at LSTC. For more information contact the Rev. Dr. Klaus-Peter Adam at kpadam@lstc.edu. Watch video from our 2011 service.
The Binding of Isaac in Genesis 22: Its Understanding in History and the Present
On Thursday, Nov. 15, 4 - 9 p.m. and Friday, November 16, 9 a.m.-12.30 p.m., international scholars will discuss Genesis 22 from exegetical and theological perspectives at the crossroads of the three Abrahamic religions that share this text. Contact Elizabeth Palmer at eamussel@uchicago.edu or Klaus-Peter Adam at kpadam@lstc.edu for more information.
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Opportunities at LSTC
Oct. 14, 6 - 9 p.m. Many Voices, One Story film - A Center of Christian-Muslim Engagement for Peace and Justice
Oct. 18, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Many Voices, One Story: LSTC from 1962-1982
Oct. 20, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Christian-Muslim Resource Workshop (St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1004 Greenwood Street, Evanston, Ill.)
Oct. 21-23 Seminary Sampler
Oct. 27, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Ministerial Wisdom Forum and Inaugural Lecture
Oct. 28, 3:30 p.m. Service of Holy Communion and President's Installation (Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, 5850 South Woodlawn, Chicago, Ill.)
November - American Indian/Alaska Native Heritage Month
Nov. 4, 7 p.m. Film: Native Nations
Nov. 5-7 - American Indian/Alaska Native Third Annual Symposium
Nov. 8, 11 a.m. - Kristallnacht Interfaith Commemoration Service
Nov. 11, 6 - 9 p.m. - Many Voices, One Story film - Youth in Mission
Nov. 12, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. - 50 years after Vietnam: The Role of Military Chaplaincy
Nov. 15, 4 - 9 p.m. & Nov. 16, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - The Binding of Isaac in Genesis 22: Its Understanding in History and the Present
Nov. 18, 4 - 6:30 p.m. Rose Ensemble Workshop, McCormick Place Convention Center - West Building (W183C))
Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m. - Rose Ensemble Concert (Chicago Theological Seminary Chapel, 1407 East 60th Street, Chicago, Ill.)
Nov. 26, 11:30 a.m. -12:45 p.m. - Lutheran Heritage Lecture by Monica Melanchthon
For more information about LSTC events see our Events Calendar.
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