Category: Education News

October 27, 2011

Seminary president resigns

The president of Concordia Lutheran Seminary (CLS) in Edmonton, Rev. Dr. Manfred Zeuch sent a letter of resignation to LCC President Robert Bugbee; Rev. Mark Dressler, chair of CLS Board of Regents; and Rev. Don Schiemann, president of the ABC District. The resignation is effective immediately….

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October 20, 2011

Operating agreement shapes current and future budgets for seminaries

by James Morgan Efforts are underway at Lutheran Church–Canada’s two seminaries to meet budgetary and organizational obligations under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed in June 2011. The MOU seeks to harmonize the activities of the two institutions and sets a budget cap. At Concordia…

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October 14, 2011

Ancient artifacts meet new technology in online course

by James Morgan  There’s a lot of Canadian enthusiasm for digging around the Holy Land! Concordia Lutheran Seminary’s (CLS) QUEST extension course on archaeology and Jesus began Tuesday, October 11 and, for the first time, attracted large online participation. Archaeology enthusiast and seminary professor Dr. Stephen…

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October 6, 2011

Seminary agreement evident in fall classes and meetings

The results of signing a Memorandum of Understanding between Lutheran Church–Canada’s Board of Directors and two seminaries in June are now evident to students, faculty, and staff in St. Catharines and Edmonton. This fall students at Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary (CLTS) in St. Catharines, Ontario…

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September 22, 2011

New academic year begins for LCC seminaries

Special services marked the opening of the academic year for Lutheran Church–Canada’s seminaries in early September. In Edmonton on Saturday, September 10, Concordia Lutheran Church in the city’s Millwoods area hosted Concordia Lutheran Seminary (CLS) as the institution began its 27th year and celebrated Founder’s…

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September 19, 2011

Fall seminary events uncover historical roots

by James Morgan  The arrival of autumn means more than just football season and a new lineup of programs on TV. It also means new events and programs at Lutheran Church–Canada’s two seminaries. At Concordia Lutheran Seminary (CLS) in Edmonton, the Quest continuing education program…

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