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Paul Rajashekar installed as Seminary's Dean Oct. 1
Jon
Pahl's book on youth ministry offers lessons for a promising
future
Preacher's
challenge: Bring magic to the mundane, Robert Linders says
Presentation
introduces a new lecture series made possible by St. Paul's
Lutheran Church, Doylestown, PA
Scientists
becoming more at home with 'public language' than theologians
Theologian
Nelson Rivera addresses opening convocation.
137th
entering class the largest yet!
75 new students to attend Seminary in fall 2000 semester.
Seminary
receives technology grant
This $300,000 award is part of the Lilly Endowment's ongoing
program to bridge the digital divide for theological schools
New
Book of Concord co-editor reflects on the work
For Seminary professor Timothy J. Wengert, the ten years involved
in preparing a new edition was a decade well spent.
In
the City for Good
Read the online version of the Seminary's brochure on its Urban
Concentration
Krauth
Memorial Library Expands Online Presence
The new Library section on the web site includes the guide
for students, faculty, and staff; new acquisitions (January
- June 2000); and information on the Archives and the Bonhoeffer
Center hosted at the Library building.
Calendar
of Graduate Courses, Continuing Education and Events Now Online
Plan now to attend graduate courses, continuing education programs,
worship services, and other events
 Youth
discover theology part of life in Seminary events
The Seminary's Summer Theological Academy at Wagner College
engages young scholars.
New
Edition of The Book of Concord
Augsburg Fortress releases edition co-edited by Seminary
Professor Timothy J. Wengert
Faculty Promotions
to Full Professor: Katie Day,
Elizabeth Huwiler
Be
creatively relevant, Theodore Loder urges preachers
Methodist presenter is Seminary's 'Preaching Days' keynoter
Moravian
Bishop discusses companionship with Christ
Addresses Luther Hostel participants at Lutheran
Seminary
Commencement
2000
59 graduates honored, Urban Theological Institute founder
and director receive honorary degrees
This
year's graduates include two from new Latino concentration
New program and participants underscore the growing presence
of Latinos in the ministry of the church.
Philip
Krey inaugurated as Seminary's 11th President
New president stresses diversity, community in inauguration
address.
Fifty-nine
Seminarians scheduled to graduate at Lutheran Seminary Commencement
Details on May 21 ceremony.
Inauguration
of President Krey leads off gala commencement weekend
Former
Dean is the eleventh President of The Lutheran Theological Seminary
at Philadelphia
LutherHostel
presents "Our Neighbors' Faith and Culture"
Program and registration information on this five-day learning
event for older adults, June 19-23.
Campbell,
Loder, Resmer presenters for Seminary's 'Preaching Days'
June 12-14
"Seek
ye first..." is the theme for this year's series, sponsored
by the Academy of Preachers at LTSP.
New
appointments at the Seminary.
The Board of Trustees approves the following changes at its
April meeting:
Adult
education key to restoring church's influence in society, theologian
says
Timothy Lull delivers
keynote address at the sixth annual Magnet Church event, sponsored
by LTSP and the Northeastern Pennsylvania and Southeastern Pennsylvania
synods.
Balance
care of self and others, speaker advises health professionals
Helene
K. Nawrocki addresses March 25 workshop on the relationship
between faith and health.
Gala
dinner, preaching by James Forbes highlight UTI 20th anniversary
Philadelphia's mayor, John Street, also addresses March 25 banquet
honoring Urban Theological Institute founders; Seminary president
announces $22,000 in gifts to scholarship fund.
Seminary speaker urges the Church to 'pitch its tents' with
the working class
"Class happens," theologian and former cab-driver Tex Sample
tells audience at March 21, 2000 convocation, and urges churchgoers
to reconnect with the working class.
Spring
Biblical Lecture Series focuses on Mission in the New Century
Three
presentations in February-March offer new perspectives on a
changing landscape of faith:
- James
Vijayakumar urges a redeployment of resources for
a vigorous anti-poverty agenda
- Fernando
Segovia speaks on the transformation and globalization
of faith through non-western influences
- Robin
Mattison finds inspiration in the New Testament for
new models for mission
Wengert
receives Melanchthon Prize
Reformation
Historian Timothy Wengert is the first American ever to win
this prestigious award named for the author of the Augsburg
Confession (February 2000).
Bixby
Named Director for New Youth Program
Fresh from a resoundingly successful youth program at Trinity
Lutheran, Lansdale, H. William Bixby brings experience and enthusiasm
to the new Theological Education with Youth program hosted at
the Seminary (January 2000).
Christians
should embrace their minority role
Krister Stendahl, Advent Theologian in Residence, argues that
Christianity is just one of many faith perspectives in America
today, and outlines the implications of this diversity (December
1999)
Seminary
receives $10,000 technology grant
The award is part of a national initiative funded by the Lilly
Endowment to help seminaries to strengthen their capacity to
teach with technology (November 1999).
Dr.
Randolph Jones installed on Seminary's faculty
November 4 event is kickoff for 20th anniversary of Lutheran
school's Urban Theological Institute.
Dean
Philip D. W. Krey elected president
At an October 27 meeting, the LTSP Board of Trustees announced
the election of the Rev. Dr. Philip D. W. Krey as LTSP's next
president.
1998-1999
News | News Archives to 1998
2000-2001
Graduate Study, Continuing Education and Events Calendar
Graduate
Study
Disciples:
Learners and Leaders
On-Campus
Worship
Installation
of Dean
Faith &
Leadership Academy
Quodlibet
Men in Mission
Advent
Lecture
Advent
Vespers
Martin Luther
King, Jr. Day Observance
Travel Seminars
Hein-Fry
Lecture Series
Visiting
Professors
Preaching with
Power
Book of Concord
Celebration
Parish Nurse
Event
Magnet Church
Consultation
Spring
Convocation
Commencement
Preaching
Days 2001
Continuing
Education
Faculty in
Residence
Student
Profiles
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