Annual Easter appeal sent
A letter from President Earle Treptow with an Easter greeting was mailed recently: “Because I live, you also will live” (John 14:19). That was Jesus’ promise to his disciples on Holy Thursday evening. He wanted ...
Acedia and Its Discontents: Metaphysical Boredom in an Empire of Desire
“Mom, I’m bored!” complains a young girl only days into summer vacation. Her mother motions to a closet full of toys and then to the trampoline and playground in the backyard, only to hear ...
Four Branches—March 2026
Jump to: Exegetical Systematic Historical Practical Eschatological Discourse, Part Four: Great Distress and Abomination Sandwiched between “Signs”[1] and “More Signs”[2] is the “Great Distress” section,[3] in which Jesus makes a fascinating aside. He temporarily narrows ...
Day 7: For Work, Rest, or Play
Christians have long debated the Sabbath. Is Sabbath a moral law that requires obedience? Is the Sabbath simply a natural law principle, a reminder that people need to rest? Does it merely mean to hear God’s ...
“Out-Of-This-World Love for Unbelievers” – A Devotion for Pastors (Titus 3:1-8)“
As you preach and teach the Word of God, you influence how people think, how they speak, and how they live. God’s Word changes people. It leads them to do “strange” things—strange in the eyes ...
“A Culture of Continuing Education”
In January, as a member of the Commission on Inter-Church Relations (CICR), I had the privilege of meeting with the leaders of two church bodies from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Because of risk-management concerns, ...
Mentor’s Perspective
“Almost 28 years ago, my wife Krista and I arrived in Louisville, Kentucky, with our six-week-old daughter. There was no mentor program back then, just what we called “Total Recall,” which took place at the ...
Summer Online
Can’t make it to Summer Quarter on campus? Online learning makes it possible to participate in a course on a schedule that works for you. Take a look at the Summer Online courses and explore the two ...
Summer Quarter 2026 – Don’t miss it!
Plans for Summer Quarter 2026 are taking shape and we encourage you to consider joining us for one or both weeks. The courses are set, and we believe this year’s lineup offers an excellent range of learning ...
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary is partnering with the American Red Cross on May 8 to host a blood drive on campus. Anyone is welcome to signup and donate!