LTSP 150th Anniversary Timeline

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Leading LTSP into the second 150 years: the Rev. Dr. David Lose

  • Leading LTSP into the second 150 years: the Rev. Dr. David Lose

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Explore The Chapters:

  • A seminary planted with Reformation seeds
  • The arrival of Swedes in 1638
  • Francis Daniel Pastorius establishes Germantown
  • Henry Melchior Muhlenberg’s legacy
  • The struggle to found a seminary in Philadelphia
    • A Confederate soldier’s LTSP journey brought to light by a more recent graduate
  • Two moves and – finally – a permanent address
    • The seminary builds its first building.
  • A new chapel and library
  • Growing pains
    • ‘Mr. Protestant’ – class of 1925
  • Winds of great change
    • John Kaufmann’s Image Collection
    • The Rev. Dr. H. George Anderson, ‘56
  • A near merger, Hagan makeover and faculty on the air
    • First woman to receive an LTSP degree, Martha Kriebel remains a vigorous pastor at 78 and grateful for her seminary years
    • Alumnus Steve Jensen ’73: Vivid memories of seminary and life as a Navy Chaplain
  • Growing diversity and discovery
  • The close of the twentieth century
  • Dawn of a new century
  • The 2010s … and beyond
    • Curious George
    • 150 Years: The 2014 Spring Convocation
    • Leading LTSP into the second 150 years: the Rev. Dr. David Lose
    • Inspirational messages mark Opening of the 150th Academic Year
  • Your Page! Add your comments and memories here
  • Support the 150th Anniversary Campaign

Support the 150th Campaign!

We are thankful for your support — above and beyond your annual gifts — of The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia’s (LTSP) 150th Anniversary Campaign, recognizing this historic moment with gifts that will sustain LTSP’s ability to provide student scholarship and enhance our resources for strengthening the mission of the seminary. Learn more here.

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