Category: Education News

October 5, 2017

Concordia Lutheran Seminary presents the “Reformation Minute”

EDMONTON – Concordia Lutheran Seminary (CLS) launched its “Reformation Minute” program on September 18, 2017. The program features CLS faculty presenting on some of the people and ideas that renewed the heart of Christ’s church, starting in earnest in the fall of 1517. These talks…

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August 25, 2017

New Threinen book: Landestreu, an Odyssey

by Mathew Block Rev. Dr. Norman J. Threinen, professor emeritus of Concordia Lutheran Seminary (Edmonton) has recently released his latest book, Landestreu, An Odyssey: The Story of a Family over Time (available from Friesen Press). In this work, Threinen recounts the story of his own…

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August 7, 2017

Bomb Squad called to Concordia Seminary in St. Louis (updated)

UPDATE (August 8): Police have now confirmed that there was no threat connected with the delivery. LOUIS, Missouri – The bomb squad was called to Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri on August 7, 2017 following the discovery of a suspicious package in the mailroom….

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July 4, 2017

CLTS plans Reformation 500 conference

ST. CATHARINES, Ontario – As part of this year’s celebrations of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary (St. Catharines, Ontario) will hold a conference exploring the Reformation’s impact on parish life. The conference “The Reformation of Worship and Preaching” will take…

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May 29, 2017

First calls for 2017 pastoral candidates; placements for vicars/DPS intern

CANADA – Lutheran Church–Canada’s (LCC) two seminaries have held their annual convocation services for 2017, during which time pastoral candidates received their first calls. Vicars also received their vicarage assignments, and one diaconal student received her placement. Concordia Lutheran Seminary (CLS – Edmonton) held its…

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May 19, 2017

Seminaries prepare for annual Call Services

CANADA – Lutheran Church–Canada’s (LCC) two seminaries are preparing for their upcoming convocation services, during which time pastoral candidates will receive their first calls. Vicars will also receive their vicarage assignments and one diaconal student will receiver her internship placement. Concordia Lutheran Seminary (CLS –…

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