Have you ever considered seminary? Have you ever felt like God might be calling you into ministry, but you’re not sure how or where to start? Join others in discernment at Signs Along the Way, a visit weekend at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary in Berkeley, April 5th-7th, 2024. Learn more and register at plts.edu/signs.
Read MoreJoin a profound exploration online and at Pacific Lutheran Theological University on March 20, 2024, with Dr. Reggie Williams presenting "When Ethics Kills: Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the Story of Us." Delve into the complexities of ethical presumptions in society, examining Bonhoeffer's resistance during Germany's crisis and his engagement with the Black Radical Tradition. Discover insights into how ideals and challenges shape our pursuit of the good in community and human flourishing.
Read MorePacific Lutheran Theological Seminary invites you to the insightful 2024 Mohrenweiser Lecture, exploring the intersection of health crises and ethical decision-making. Join online as renowned speakers Rev. Herbert Anderson, Ph.D., and Margaret McLean, Ph.D., delve into these timely topics on February 7th.
To attend in-person, please register at this link. To attend on Zoom, please register at this link.
Read MoreCenturies after colonial models of education were first forced on Indigenous people in North America, their effects are still keenly felt. Western theological education has remained the default methodology within the church, including the ELCA. This fall, Native leaders from across the ELCA, in partnership with leaders from Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary (PLTS) of California Lutheran University in Berkeley, are seeking to change that with the launch of the Theological Education for Indigenous Leaders (TEIL) program. Read more at Living Lutheran.
Read MorePotencia tu liderazgo en justicia climática con nuestro programa de certificación en línea transcontinental, disponible de febrero a noviembre de 2024 (PDF). Desarrolla habilidades morales, espirituales y prácticas para impulsar el cambio en tu comunidad. Comprométete solo 2-4 horas semanales para ser parte de un movimiento que fusiona el bienestar ecológico con la justicia social. Aplica antes del 30 de noviembre de 2023.
Empower your leadership in climate justice with our transcontinental online certification program, available February - November 2024 (PDF). Develop moral, spiritual, and practical skills to drive change in your community. Commit just 2-4 hours weekly to become a part of a movement merging ecological wellbeing with social justice. Apply by November 30, 2023.
Read MoreDiscover the essence of seminary life at the Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary’s “Signs Along the Way” discernment weekend. From engaging classes to exploring the Bay area, step closer to understanding your divine calling from November 4-6, 2023.
Read MoreDelve deep into the Church's essence with Vance Blackfox on Founders' Day at PLTS. Attend in-person or online for enlightening lectures and heartfelt worship on September 20th.
Read MoreRevitalize your congregation's preaching with the exclusive "The People's Sermon" program, led by Rev. Dr. Shauna Hannan. With only 3 spots left for the Grand Canyon Synod, seize this chance to amplify spiritual voices and enrich biblical understanding. RSVP by 9/5/23 to Pastor Jacqui Pagel.
Read MoreRevitalize your congregation's preaching with "The People's Sermon," a collaborative program led by Rev. Dr. Shauna Hannan for the Grand Canyon Synod. Through six enriching sessions, increase biblical understanding, encourage new voices, and enhance sermonic illustrations. Learn more about this transformative opportunity in this PDF flyer and this post.
Read MoreDevelop moral, spiritual, and practical power to be an effective advocate for climate justice! The Certificate in Climate Justice and Faith is the flagship program of Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary’s Center for Climate Justice and Faith. Applications for the 2023-24 Cohort are due June 15, 2023. Learn more here: Learn more and get a link to the application on their website, or view this PDF flyer.
Read MoreWe are the Grand Canyon Synod, our namesake formed by the waters of the Colorado River. As citizens of the Southwest commemorating Earth Day 2023, we are keenly aware of the preciousness of water and the need to preserve this life-giving resource.
Read MoreDid you know that not everyone who goes seminary plans to be a pastor? Have you felt a call to seminary but wondered what vocational path there might be for you in ministry?
Join a Q&A discussion on Saturday, 3/25/2023, 9am PDT/MST, 10am MDT, with people who are serving in diverse forms of ministry and explore where God might be calling you. Learn more and register here.
Read MoreDr. Anthony Bateza, a guest at our 2023 Synod Assembly, presents this talk on Wednesday, 3/22/2023, 10am MST/PDT, 11am MDT at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary. If you are planning to attend online, please register at this link.
Read MoreExplore the economic, cultural, political, and ecological contours of the systemic crisis we face, and grow in the knowledge, skills, spiritual strength, and community that are so vital to forging the paths toward climate justice.
Register here for this event facilitated by Dr. Cynthia Moe-Lobeda at Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center, Friday, March 10 - Sunday March 12, 2023.
Read MoreHave you ever considered seminary? Join others in discernment at Signs Along the Way, a visit weekend at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary in Berkeley. Learn more and register at Learn more and register by clicking here for this 2/25-2/27/2023 event. Many costs, including travel, are covered by PLTS.
Read MoreThis lecture will present an overview of the CRISPR revolution and the various uses of CRISPR, a powerful gene editing tool. The questions and issues raised by the scientific, ethical, and religious communities amidst this CRISPR revolution are more important than the answers provided.
Wednesday, February 15, 2023, 10am-12pm MST, 9-11am PST. If you are planning to attend in-person, please register at this link. If you are planning to attend online, please register at this link. Presented by Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary and California Lutheran University.
Read MoreIf your congregation is open to a more collaborative preaching model (perhaps even developing a cadre of lay preachers), consider this opportunity with the Rev. Dr. Shauna Hannan (preaching professor at PLTS in Berkeley, CA). Congregational teams consisting of 4-5 lay people and a rostered minister who will journey through the program together, which runs April through June of 2023.
Read MorePacific Lutheran Theological Seminary (PLTS) is hosting three events for folks in discernment. Find info here or click a link below:
Exploring Your Call: An Online Discernment and Info Session. Via Zoom: 1/21/2023, 10am-12:30pm MST, 9-11:30am PST.
Queer and Called: A Conversation for LGBTQ Prospective Students and Allies. Via Zoom: 2/2/2023, 6-7:30pm PST, 5-6:30pm PST.
Signs Along the Way Discernment Weekend. In-Person: February 25th-27th 2023, 10:30 am Saturday - 12:30 pm Monday, Berkeley, CA
Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary celebrates Founder’s Day with a keynote lecture "The Planet You Inherit: A Re-Founding Catalyst?", from Larry L. Rasmussen. Online lecture begins 6pm, Thursday, 11/3/2022.
Register here.
Voltaire (1694-1778) said the "three things exercise a constant influence over the minds of [humankind]: climate, governance, and religion...That is the only way of explaining the enigma of this world." This Founder's Day Lecture looks at each of these three - climate, governance, and religion - to ask whether today's planetary emergency requires re-founding our way of life.
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