E. Edward Hackmann: Easter with the Lord

The seminary community both mourn and rejoice with the family of former professor E. Edward Hackmann who was taken to be with his Lord in Holy Week and celebrated Easter with the company of heaven. Rev. Dr E. Edward Hackmann, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, born 14 January 1923, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, … Continue reading E. Edward Hackmann: Easter with the Lord

Vicars’ Dinner Prepares for Mission

An annual gift from the Ontario District LWML is a recognition dinner for those students about to begin their year of supervised internship, on site, in an LCC or LCMS congregation. This year was no exception as the ladies of Resurrection Lutheran, St. Catharines, on behalf of the Niagara and Toronto zones, prepared and served … Continue reading Vicars’ Dinner Prepares for Mission

Golf Tournament (new date!)

Mark your calendars now! Concordia Seminary’s annual golf tournament is scheduled for Monday, 30 May 2011, at Sawmill Golf Course in Fenwick, beginning at 11:30 am. (It is a week earlier this year because of the LCC convention.)  The $100 per person registration fee includes BBQ lunch (sausages, hamburgers, hotdogs, and a non-alcoholic beverage), green … Continue reading Golf Tournament (new date!)

Lenten Appeal

Rev. James Scholz, pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Winnipeg, a 1986 graduate of this seminary, and a current member of its Board of Regents, has written our Lenten Appeal Letter. Pastor Scholz calls upon the church to join him in "giving thanks always" (I Thess. 5:16-18) by making a thank offering to the seminary. As … Continue reading Lenten Appeal

Finnish Vistas on the New Testament

On New Year's Eve we welcomed the Pohjola family into the seminary community. Pastor Juhana Pohjola, Dean of Luther Foundation–Finland, arrived that night from Helsinki with his wife Päivi, and children Anni, Aaro, Olli, and Lotta. Pastor Pohjola and family will be in St. Catharines for 18 months while he pursues research towards his doctoral … Continue reading Finnish Vistas on the New Testament

ATS Initial Accreditation Visit

Over the past two years the faculty, staff, and regents of CLTS have been engaged in a self-study with a view towards application for full membership in the Association of Theological Schools. Hitherto we have been associate members, but this category has been phased out. We are pleased to announce that, on the basis of … Continue reading ATS Initial Accreditation Visit

Chocolate, Wine, and Roses

Hosting a Valentine's Day dinner theatre isn't the sort of thing you'd normally associate with a seminary. But when Tara Lyn Hart, an accomplished recording artist and wife of seminarian Perry Hart, offered to use her performing skills to benefit the seminary, we couldn't refuse. Her skills are a gift of God, and her desire … Continue reading Chocolate, Wine, and Roses

Sharing the Old Testament with Edmonton

Since the retirement of Dr John Wilch in 2002, CLTS has not had a full-time Old Testament professor. As any pastor or seminary student will attest, Old Testament is a true specialty not easily mastered, owing to the vast size of the Old Testament and the complexities of the Hebrew language. We are thankful that … Continue reading Sharing the Old Testament with Edmonton

Joint Board of Regents Meeting

On Thursday, 20 January, CLTS welcomed the Board of Regents of our sister seminary in Edmonton. The two boards traditionally meet together every two years. It provides an opportunity to co-ordinate the work and planning of LCC's two seminaries. Just as importantly, the face-to-face gathering fosters friendship and understanding. The major topic of discussion was … Continue reading Joint Board of Regents Meeting

CLTS Responds to the Task Force

On 1 December 2010 the Task Force on Cost-Efficient, Sustainable Seminary Education presented its report to synod. The two seminary presidents had been given the opportunity on two occasions to provide input to the task force during its work, and were given a preview of the proposals in early October 2010. We give thanks for … Continue reading CLTS Responds to the Task Force