Category: Education News
CLS professor receives honorary doctorate
ST. PAUL, Minnesota – Rev. Dr. James Gimbel, Academic Dean of Concordia Lutheran Seminary (Edmonton), has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters degree from Concordia University, St. Paul (CSP). “This degree is awarded to individuals who have been active in philanthropy, community service, and…
Seminaries present honorary awards
CANADA – At the end of May, Lutheran Church–Canada’s two seminaries held their convocation and call services. In addition to presenting first calls to graduating pastoral students and announcing vicarage and diaconal internship placements, both seminaries presented honorary awards to members of the wider church….
LCC Seminaries to hold convocation, call service
CANADA – Lutheran Church–Canada’s two seminaries will hold their convocation and call services this Friday and Saturday. Concordia Lutheran Seminary (CLS – Edmonton) will hold its Sacred Convocation on Friday, May 24 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Stony Plain, Alberta. CLS’…
Strong collaboration between LCC’s seminaries
CANADA – Lutheran Church–Canada’s (LCC) two seminaries have released a new document highlighting the areas of collaboration between the two institutions. In 2023, Concordia Lutheran Seminary (CLS – Edmonton) and Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary (CLTS – St. Catharines, Ontario) undertook to strengthen their alignment, building…
CLTS to host preaching retreat
ST. CATHARINES, Ont. – Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary (CLTS) in St. Catharines, Ontario has announced it is holding an inaugural preaching retreat, from June 17-19. “Drawing from the groundbreaking work of our seminary’s homiletic professors, this retreat is designed to empower pastors, both experienced and…
“Saturday at the Sem” to take place at CLS in May
EDMONTON – Concordia Lutheran Seminary (CLS) in Edmonton will host “Saturday at the Sem” on May 4, a special event for people interested in exploring the possibility of serving in ministry. “Curious about a career in ministry?” the seminary asks in an announcement. “Join us…