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Our seminary is pleased to announce the publication of the first English translation of a significant 16th-century Lutheran document. The Wittenberg Reformation (1545) was written by Philipp Melanchthon at the behest of Elector John Frederick, in response to a request from Emperor Charles V that each estate should give an account of reformation in their … Continue reading Historic Translation and Essay Published by Faculty

At the sacred convocation of Concordia Lutheran Seminary, Edmonton (26 May), and the Call Service of Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary, St. Catharines (28 May), the following placements were announced. More news and photos will follow later. Pastoral Candidate Placements Keith Hoveland (CLS)...................... Zion Lutheran Church, Golden Spike, Alberta Milton Lam (CLTS)............................ Christ Lutheran Church, Timmins, … Continue reading Pastoral, Vicarage, and Diaconal Placements 2016

The seminary’s annual Call Service takes place on Saturday, 28 May 2016, 4:00pm, at Grace Lutheran Church, St. Catharines. We plan to broadcast the service live by webcam. If you would like to watch, follow the link below. https://livestream.com/accounts/771825/CallService2016 A recording will be available after the event until 26 June.

Spirits ran high on the 20th of May when the students, staff and faculty of CLTS with their families gathered to celebrate the end of the school year with a barbecue on the seminary grounds. The warm Friday afternoon get together consisted of grilled burgers and sausage, potluck salads and desserts, laughs, stories, catching up, games, and … Continue reading Seminary Community welcomed the Summer with a BBQ

Rev. Paul Elliott of Cincinnati, Ohio, has announced that he has decided to decline the call to be Professor of Theology (Old Testament) at this seminary. We pray the Lord's continued blessing on his ministry, teaching, and studies.

Concordia Seminary’s annual golf tournament is scheduled for Monday, 6 June 2016, at Sawmill Golf Course in Fenwick, beginning at 11:30am (shotgun start at 1pm).  The $100 per person registration fee includes BBQ lunch (sausage, hamburger, or hotdog, and a non-alcoholic beverage), green fees, golf cart, chicken/rib combo dinner, dessert, and prizes. Look for a … Continue reading Annual Seminary Golf Tournament

CLTS has extended a solemn call to Rev. Paul M. C. Elliott to serve as Professor of Theology with a specialisation in Old Testament. Rev. Elliott was interviewed on 2 April 2016 by the seminary president, the Board of Regents, and the electors of Lutheran Church–Canada. Rev. Elliott is a graduate of Concordia Seminary, St. … Continue reading Call Extended for Professor of Old Testament

Rev. Geoffrey Boyle of Wichita, Kansas, has announced that he has decided to decline the call to be Professor of Theology (Old Testament) at this seminary. We pray the Lord's continued blessing on his minstry at Grace and Trinity Lutheran Churches. Further news on the call process will follow shortly.

The Rev. Dr Arnold E. Kromphardt, former president of the LCMS Eastern District, died 23 April 2016 in New Port Richey, Florida. He was 86. Dr Kromphardt served 13 years as Eastern District President, from 1978 to 1991. These were the formative years of our seminary, in which Dr Kromphardt took a leading role. He … Continue reading Arnold Kromphardt, Former Eastern District President, Dies

The following sermon was preached by Dr Thomas Winger in the seminary's Martin Luther Chapel for a divine service on the occasion of the Festival of St Mark, Evangelist, Monday, 25 April 2016. The text was Mark 16:9-20. It is deeply ironic that the Feast of St Mark falls without exception within the season of … Continue reading Sermon for St Mark, Evangelist