Category: Education News
CLTS professor emeritus called to glory
Surrey, B.C. – On November 24, 2024, Rev. Dr. John R. Wilch—professor emeritus at Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary (CLTS) in St. Catharines, Ontario—was called to glory. He was 90 years old. Dr. Wilch was born on May 19, 1934, in Columbus, Ohio, to Rev. Andrew…
CLS issues call for new president
UPDATE: Dr. Kloha has declined the call to serve as president of CLS. EDMONTON – Concordia Lutheran Seminary (CLS) has issued a call to Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Kloha to serve as the seminary’s new president. Dr. Kloha served as Chief Curatorial Officer with the Museum…
Nominations for seminary awards due soon
CANADA – Each year, Lutheran Church–Canada’s two seminaries present honorary awards to those who have made a difference in the life of the seminary and the church at large. Nominations for awards at both seminaries are due in January 2025. See the details below: Concordia…
Founding CLTS professor enters into glory
ONTARIO – On October 13, 2024, Rev. Dr. Roger J. Humann, founding professor of Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary (CLTS) in St. Catharines, Ontario, entered into glory. He was 88 years old. Dr. Humann was born on May 18, 1936, and was baptized on June 21,…
New school year begins at LCC seminaries
CANADA – September marked the beginning of a new school year at Lutheran Church–Canada’s two seminaries. Concordia Lutheran Seminary (CLS – Edmonton) held its opening service September 4 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. In addition to marking the opening of the new school year (short-term classes…
Becoming Lutheran: New book from LCC professor
EDMONTON – Rev. Dr. John Maxfield, professor of history and religious studies at Concordia University of Edmonton, is the author of a new book from Concordia Publishing House: Becoming Lutheran: The Community of Brunswick from Evangelical Reform to Lutheran Culture. “This book is about how…