Offices close at the end of the business day on Friday, Dec. 21 and will reopen Wednesday at 8:30 a.m., Jan. 2, 2019.
December 22, 2018 12:00 AM - 12:00 PMThe Convocation speaker will be the mayor of Lancaster, Danene Sorace. The ceremonial opening of the Spring Term 2019 will include the academic procession, hymns, prayers, and an update from the Seminary President. All are welcome to join us for this ceremonial opening of the term.
January 11, 2019 4:00 PM - 5:30 PMFebruary 15, 2019 is the deadline to nominate an alumna or alumnus - of any denomination - for Lancaster Theological Seminary's highest alumni/ae honors:
The Allan S. Meck Award for Distinguished Service in Pastoral Ministry and The Robert V. Moss Jr. Award for Distinguished Service in Specialized Ministry.
Nominating is easy. Click here. We will celebrate the recipients during Spring Alumni/ae Day, May 3, 2019.
February 15, 2019 12:00 AM - 12:00 PMDate and time are tentative
March 9, 2019 1:00 PM - 2:00 PMDiscover our weekend master 's degree programs - Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Ministry & Leadership - featuring popular, convenient schedules that make it possible to work and go to school. Weekend classes are held Friday evenings and Saturday mornings. There is no charge to attend Discover Days but we ask you to plese sign up so that we can plan for your visit. Sign up here.
7:00 am Arrival and Registration / Breakfast - Lark Entry Hall
7:45 am Welcome Remarks from President Carol E. Lytch, PhD - Lark 102
8:00 am Worship in Santee Chapel
9:00 am Old Testament with Professor Julia M. O'Brien, PhD - Lark 204
Noon Lunch with students and faculty (student host) - Dietz Refectory
1:00 pm Why Theological Education? Why Lancaster Theological Seminary? - Lark 206
1:30 pm Campus Tour with student host
2:30 pm Application & Financial Aid Presentation with Rev. Stephen Wolma, Director of Admissions - Lark 206
3:00 pm Closing
March 16, 2019 7:00 AM - 3:15 PMDiscover our weekday master's degree programs - Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Ministry & Leadership - featuring weekday schedules designed to fit your busy life. Weekday classes are held Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and in the morning on Fridays. There is no charge to attend Discover Days but we ask you to plese sign up so that we can plan for your visit. Sign up here.
7:30 am Arrival and Registration
8:15 am Welcome Remarks from President Carol E. Lytch, PhD
8:30 am New Testament with Professor Greg Carey, PhD
10:40 am Campus Tour with student guides
11:00 am Worship in Santee Chapel
Noon. Lunch with students and faculty
1:30 pm Application & Financial Aid Presentation with Rev. Stephen Wolma, Director of Admissions
2:00 pm Field Education & Cross-Cultural Experience with Rev. Wolma
2:30 pm Why Theological Education? Why Lancaster Theological Seminary? with Dr. David Mellott, Dean and VP of Academic Affairs
3:00 pm Closing
March 27, 2019 7:30 AM - 3:15 PMThis date and time are tentative
April 13, 2019 1:00 PM - 2:00 PMJoin us on campus to learn firsthand about our innovative, 3-year, 30-credit Doctor of Ministry program. Our fully accredited program for religious professionals is designed to help you grow spiritually, preach persuasively, and inquire deeply. With online coursework and on-campus intensives in the fall and the spring, our schedule is designed to fit your busy life. Reserve your place for the open house.
8:30 am - Arrival and Registration and Breakfast - Lark Entry Hall
9:15 am - Welcome, President Carol E. Lytch, PhD - Lark 102
9:30 am - Why a Doctor of Ministry at Lancaster Theological Seminary? - Lark 206
10:30 am - Deaconess Myka Kennedy Stephens, Librarian, presents Introduction to Information and Technology Systems - Schaff Library
11:30 am - Lunch at Dietz Refectory
12:30 pm - Director of Admissions Rev. Stephen Wolma - Application and Financial Aid Presentation - Lark 206
2:45 - 7:45 pm - Attend optional classes: (participants may leave the class at break around 5 pm or earlier as needed)
Sustaining a Spiritual Life in the 21st Century with Prof. Beth Liebert - Lark 204
or Narrative Approaches to Therapy - Lark 202
May 23, 2019 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
