Luther Colloquy


The Institute for Luther Studies
offers the Luther Colloquy
at Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg

Annually, the last Wednesday in October.

Next: October 29, 2008 "Luther and Care for Souls"

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Click here for further information, or contact the Rev. Dr. Kirsi Stjerna, Director of  the Luther Institute at Gettysburg , tel. (717) 334-6286 ext. 2145, or kstjerna@ltsg.edu.
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The Institute for Luther Studies serves the Seminary as the center that promotes in-depth study of Luther and interdisciplinary Reformation scholarship with inclusive, ecumenical, and global perspectives.  Established in 1970, the Institute seeks to support both scholarship and ministry, responding to issues facing Lutherans today.  Its original purpose of  “critical reassessment of Luther and his heritage in terms of their significance for modern ecumenical Christianity” is enhanced by renewed focus on supportive interdisciplinary scholarship in the field.

 The Institute continues to offer students, faculty, and the wider church and academy opportunities to share and deepen their understanding of Luther and Lutheran theology in the larger context of the Reformation scholarship and ecumenical partnerships. The Institute’s long-term goal is to create a widely known forum for Luther and the Reformation scholarship, both for advanced as well as future scholars, by promoting creative teaching and original research on the field. 

The Institute's purpose is:  

1. By further developing an up-to-date research library for Luther and Reformation scholars/students, in and outside the seminary community. 

2. By organizing an annual meeting for local, regional, and international scholarly interaction and learning on themes that reflect current movements in Luther and Reformation scholarship and relevant issues in Lutheran ministries and churches around the world. 

3. By publishing regularly significant studies on the themes by the faculty, Colloquy speakers, and other authors affiliated with the Institute. 

4. By sponsoring regular elective courses in Luther and Reformation scholarship, with an annual elective seminar related to the Colloquy theme. 

5. By developing resources on the web and thereby expanding the Institute and Colloquy nation- and worldwide. 

6. By arranging regular exchange of scholars and students (especially with the schools the seminary has historic ties). 

7. By networking with other related professional associations and gatherings.