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Lutheran Theological Review is an annual journal published by the two seminary faculties of Lutheran Church–Canada. It provides a forum for our professors and pastors to publish their research, and for the seminaries to provide resources and to stimulate the minds of our pastorate and laity. Free copies are sent to every pastor in LCC, … Continue reading New Volume of Lutheran Theological Review Released

We've been able to track down a recording of the first lecture in the series that Dr Kleinig presented to our seminary retreat. Here is the updated list: 1. The Practice of Receptive Piety (our recording failed, but you can listen to the Michigan 2013 version here) 2. The Practice of Receptive Prayer 3. The … Continue reading Kleinig Spiritual Disciplines Lectures: Updated Links

Seminary President, Dr Thomas Winger, declared the official opening of the thirty-ninth academic year before the 60 worshippers gathered in the chapel for the Opening Service, this past Sunday, 7 September 2014. The service centred around the joint seminaries theme for this academic year 2014-15, “Train yourself for godliness” (I Timothy 4:7). Processional candlesticks, donated … Continue reading Opening Service 2014

Mention “spirituality” or “spiritual discipline” to most believers and they probably imagine things they must do for God. Dr John Kleinig, guest presenter at Concordia’s Student-Faculty Retreat held 28-29 August at Mount Carmel Spiritual Retreat Centre, pointed out that spirituality begins first with receiving. Under the theme, “Train yourself for godliness” (I Timothy 4:7), students, … Continue reading Seminary Retreat 2014, with Dr John Kleinig

You are invited to attend the opening service for the 39th academic year at Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary, on Sunday, 7 September, at 4:00 p.m. The service will be held in the seminary’s Martin Luther Chapel, 470 Glenridge Ave., St. Catharines. If you cannot attend, please pray for the students as they begin their studies, … Continue reading Opening Service 2014

  As noted below, Dr Green taught dogmatic theology at CLTS in the early years.   In Memoriam East District Lutheran Church–Canada __________________________________ Rev. Dr. Lowell Clark Green, 88, a well-known Lutheran theologian and pastor, died on Thursday, July 24, 2014 in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. He had a doctorate in theology from the University of … Continue reading Called to Glory: Rev. Dr Lowell Green

The crew arrived today to begin the massive task of replacing the seminary's flat roof. In place since the building was completed in 1984, the roof has served well--but 30 years is beyond spec, and leaks have been regularly springing over the past few years. The complete roof replacement was made possible by excess funds … Continue reading A New Firmament Above

Keep your eye on the ball is not only good advice for a golfer teeing off, but it is also important when you have 72 golfers on the same course at the same time. Avoiding flying balls and scooting carts are just two of the annual challenges at the seminary golf tournament, held this past … Continue reading Fore!

We are glad to announce that Dr John Kleinig will be the featured speaker at the seminary's opening  retreat for the start of the academic year 2014-2015. We would like to invite people outside the seminary community to consider attending all or some of the retreat. The retreat--from the afternoon of Thursday 28 August till … Continue reading Schedule & Reminder to Register: Dr John Kleinig to Speak at Seminary Retreat

Thanks to the Canadian Lutheran for this story about CLTS grad (2000) Harold Ristau. June 25, 2014 OTTAWA – On May 31, 2014 Rev. Dr. Chaplain Harold Ristau—a member of Lutheran Church–Canada—received the Chief of Defense Staff (CDS) commendation, which is one of the highest recognitions in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).  Dr. Ristaua was … Continue reading LCC chaplain receives one of the Armed Forces’ highest commendations