What LCMS College Is Next? - "The Bronxville, New York campus was one of four in the Lutheran Concordia College system to close in the space of eight years."

 

"I already closed one LCMS college. I'm a pro!" [Just joking.]

'Things we want to get done:' CLU interim president readies for fundamental changes

Board Chair Ann Boynton said CLU's regents were drawn to Nunes' pastoral reputation and "incredibly broad" experience — including tenures as president and CEO of the nonprofit Lutheran World Relief and president of Concordia College in New York until its closure in 2021.

The Bronxville, New York campus was one of four in the Lutheran Concordia College system to close in the space of eight years. Nunes told Inside Higher Ed at the time of the closure's announcement in January 2021 that the decision was preemptive, avoiding both a "precipitous close" or a "long, lingering threadbare existence."

ELCA seminaries once were plums. Now they are prunes turning into raisins.
LSTC is now renting one floor of a Catholic building.

The failing seminaries limping into the future.

"In an era marked by a rapidly changing religious landscape, mainline seminaries are evolving to prepare future church leaders for new challenges and opportunities. In a groundbreaking collaboration, the Presidents of McCormick Theological Seminary, the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC), and the Catholic Theological Union are pioneering a transformative approach to theological education.

President James Nieman of LSTC, alongside his counterparts, has been featured on the show “Sanctuary,” where they discuss this innovative partnership and its implications for the future of theological education. This episode highlights the collaborative efforts of these three Chicago seminaries to adapt their curricula and programs to better serve their communities and fulfill God’s mission.

During the show, President Nieman emphasized the role of technological innovation in shaping the future of seminary education. He alluded to LSTC’s new initiative, Project Starling, as a key example of how the seminary is planning to leverage technology to enhance learning experiences and accessibility. Project Starling aims to integrate advanced technological tools and online learning platforms to support a more flexible and inclusive educational environment for theological students.

President Nieman’s insights on the evolving role of seminaries in today’s society provide a unique perspective on how these institutions are preparing the next generation of faith leaders. The conversation underscores the importance of unity and cooperation among diverse theological traditions to address common challenges and seize new opportunities (sic).To watch the full discussion, visit this link."

Who's sorry now? 
LSTC merged six seminaries - plus McCormick - but they were so broke they had to sell to the U. of Chicago and waddle over to the Catholic Theological Union, yet another merger of angel factories.

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ALBP Online Ovaltine Crowd Abandons Thread about Lutheran School of Theology, ELCA, Being Devoured by the University of Chicago. Did Stolzenburg's Co-Pastor Shut It Down?

LSTC is doubtless the ugliest seminary ever. The first chapel there was designed as a concrete bowl, hated by everyone.

ALPB Online Discussion Group must have spit out their Ovaltine in disgust when people began commenting on the U. of Chicago buying a two-seminary campus for their own use, allowing LSTC to lease back some space for a short time. LSTC loves South Chicago, adjacent to the U. of Chicago campus and urban decay. The open arms initial building (I am not kidding) was closed off by McCormick Calvinist Seminary, making the campus a little bit safer.

I saw no one reporting on it anywhere, except for the three entities releasing identical releases, just in time for Mother's Day. I posted the link in a sincere effort to reveal the glad tidings to the world. The Jurassic Lutherans on the board were shell-shocked that I had the information first. Was ELCA Presiding Bishop Liz Eaton steamed? I think so.

Perhaps my copy and paste of the LSTC radicalism posts made the old ALPB gents not wanting to kick the log over and see what is underneath. 

My borrowed wisdom on these matters holds true:

1. If they agree, there is nothing new being said.
2. If they rant and rage, some progress is being made.
3. If the response is utter silence, the bulls-eye was hit, and they will not respond, lest more people find out the truth.

When I brought up Luther's Bible and the KJV, after seeing the AV ignored in their pious discussions, Solzenburg's co-pastor in Columbus asked if The Forum needed to be a "safe place." That is the code for "Shut down the topic." The discussion became quieter than an underwater sea adventure. 

 Ye Olde McCormick Seminary

 Ye Olde Maywood Seminary - these plus five other seminaries merged (more or less) to create LSTC, now being chewed up and spit out by John D. Rockefeller's U. of Chicago. I wrote about the looming failure four years ago - linked here.