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View all NewsApril 22, 2024
199th Commencement will be May 4, 2024
Lancaster Theological Seminary will hold its 199th Commencement on Saturday, May 4, 2024. The graduate school of theology will award a total...
April 19, 2024
Lancaster Seminary Promotes Rev. Dr. Catherine E. Williams to Tenured Associate Professor of Preaching and Worship
The Lancaster Theological Seminary Board of Trustees voted this week to promote the Rev. Dr. Catherine E. Williams to associate professor of...
February 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...
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View all EventsSaturday Chapel – Service of Thanksgiving and Farewell
April 27, 2024 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
All are welcome to join us for a service of thanksgiving and farewell to two beloved and respected professors who are retiring: Dr. Anne T. Thayer and Dr. Julia M. […]
Early Action Deadline
May 1, 2024
Today, May 1, is the deadline to submit your completed application to be considered for early action.
Baccalaureate Service
May 4, 2024 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Dr. Anne Thayer will deliver the Baccalaureate address.