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View all NewsFebruary 29, 2024
Lancaster Theological Seminary to Host Rep. Barbara Lee (D-California) for The Rt. Rev. Dr. Nathan Baxter Forum for African American Studies
The trailblazing Democratic Congresswoman from California, Rep. Barbara Lee, comes to Lancaster Theological Seminary on Friday, March 8, 2024, at 5:00p.m. to...
November 7, 2023
Lancaster and Moravian Seminaries to Launch Joint Curriculum, Three New Shared Degree Programs in 2024
November 7, 2023 Moravian University, Moravian Theological Seminary, and Lancaster Theological Seminary today announce that they will launch a joint curriculum –...
September 8, 2023
Katherine Ragsdale Named Seminary Interim VP, Dean
Moravian University Appoints The Very Rev. Katherine Ragsdale Interim Vice President and Dean of Moravian Theological Seminary and Lancaster Theological Seminary BETHLEHEM,...
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View all EventsSpilling the Tea: Life After Seminary
March 19, 2024 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Register here to join us for a lively and informative online conversation with our Admissions team and alumni about the following topics: debunking myths about seminary, life after seminary, and […]
Wednesday Chapel – Deborah Appler, preacher
March 20, 2024 12:10 PM - 12:45 PM
Join us for worship in Santee Chapel or on Zoom. The Rev. Dr. Deborah Appler will preach. Bulletin.
Compline
March 22, 2024 9:30 PM - 10:00 PM
This will be the final evening of Compline held during Lent on Zoom and in Santee Chapel Our joint seminary Lenten worship includes a Compline service offered for 15-to-20 minutes […]