Luther Seminary

Some journeys begin with a best friend—even a sibling. Joshua and Lennox Fisher ’27—two brothers—enrolled at Luther Seminary in their 50s on a quest to better understand God and their role in the world they are called to serve. Read more in 'A brothers’ journey' loom.ly/B0wRWeQ

"Every day at Luther Seminary, we discover anew the truth that the Holy Spirit is calling and forming leaders to minister to God’s people in the here and now. While their journeys may look very different from previous generations of seminarians, we are daily reminded that our ancient tradition continues to speak into God’s world today with a word of promise that endures." Read all of President Steinke's letter in the latest edition of Story magazine: loom.ly/Lo2YpUE

For distributed learners, Residential Focus Sessions offer an immersive, in-person learning experience and the chance to connect with the wider Luther Seminary community. These intensive, three-day classes are offered four times per year. Until now, they were always held on campus. Read more in Off-campus, in context': loom.ly/-jbUr0A

Donald Rosenberry began as a commuter student and eventually became a residential student. He has served in outdoor ministries and recently completed an M.Div. at Luther Seminary. Meet Donald: loom.ly/_r9zDC4

The summer 2026 issue of Story magazine is out now!
- Meet brothers bonded through an educational journey
- Explore worship as an anchor in the midst of change
- Discover scholarships that empower student leadership
And more! Read the entire magazine at: loom.ly/71yGvxk

Recent Luther Seminary graduate Christopher Beaver received the G.M. and Minnie Bruce Prize in New Testament. Christopher graduated with an M.Div. and was recognized for his paper “The Ministry of Women in Acts of the Apostles." Read more about Christopher: loom.ly/bZEUDAg

Recent Luther Seminary graduate Ian Krueger received the John Milton Prize in Old Testament. Ian graduated with an M.A. in Bible and was recognized for his paper “Metaphor, Absence, Poetics: An Exegesis from the First Three Verses of Genesis.” Read more about Ian: loom.ly/uGxPDcQ

Recent Luther Seminary graduates Phil Silva and Grace Zauche received the Children, Youth, and Family Ministry Prize for their scholarly work. Phil was recognized for his paper “Children and Youth in the New Information Ecosystem” and Grace for her paper “Young Adults and ELCA Summer Camp: A Blueprint for Loving Your Neighbor.” Read more about Phil and Grace: loom.ly/b0xPjGc

Our graduation event begins soon! Watch the Luther Seminary commencement ceremony livestream starting at 3 p.m. CT. luthersem.edu/commencement