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The 183rd academic year at Concordia Seminary, St.

The 183rd academic year at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis came to a close during the 2022 Commencement exercises, which took place on a sunny Friday on the Seminary campus.

The Seminary recognized 82 graduates and six honorees during Commencement. Of those graduates, 45 earned a Master of Divinity, nine earned a Master of Arts and 10 a Master of Sacred Theology. Additionally, seven graduates earned a Doctor of Ministry and eight earned a Doctor of Philosophy. The Seminary also recognized three students who earned a pastoral certificate upon completion of the Residential Alternate Route Program.

A full list of graduates and their degrees may be found at csl.edu/commencement.

Read a recap of the festivities in a press release at csl.edu.

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Sixth Sunday of Easter Acts 16:9–15; Psalm 67; R

Sixth Sunday of Easter
Acts 16:9–15; Psalm 67; Rev. 21:9–14, 21–27; John 16:23–33 or John 5:1–9

Congratulations to our 2022 honorees! Front row,

Congratulations to our 2022 honorees!

Front row, left to right:
Christus Vivit Award: Renée Ellen Gibbs of St. Louis; Honorary Doctor of Letters: Urara Masaki of Kobe, Japan; Distinguished Alumnus: Rev. Eloy S. González of Mission, Texas; Dr. Thomas J. Egger, president of Concordia Seminary.

Back row, left to right: Honorary Doctor of Letters: Dr. Joseph Herl of Seward, Neb.; Honorary Doctor of Divinity: Dr. Patrick T. Ferry of Leander, Texas; and Honorary Doctor of Laws: Dr. Erní W. Seibert of São Paulo, Brazil.

To read biographies of the honorees, visit https://www.csl.edu/academics/commencement/

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Some 82 students were celebrated during Concordia

Some 82 students were celebrated during Concordia Seminary’s Commencement exercises for the 2022 graduating class Friday, May 20, 2022, in the Main Quadrangle. Commencement also marked the close of the 183rd academic year.

Dr. Patrick T. Ferry, president emeritus of Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, and Ann Arbor, Mich., gave the Commencement address. Six special awards also were given during Commencement:

Christus Vivit Award: Renée Gibbs of St. Louis
Distinguished Alumnus: Rev. Eloy S. González of Mission, Texas
Honorary Doctor of Divinity: Dr. Patrick T. Ferry of Leander, Texas
Honorary Doctor of Laws: Dr. Erní W. Seibert of São Paulo, Brazil
Honorary Doctor of Letters: Dr. Joseph Herl of Seward, Neb.
Honorary Doctor of Letters: Urara Masaki of Kobe, Japan

To read biographies of the honorees, visit csl.edu/commencement.

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Today's Commencement activities began with a Theol

Today's Commencement activities began with a Theological Diploma Service in the Chapel of St. Timothy and St. Titus. During the service, all graduates who have been certified by the Concordia Seminary faculty as eligible to receive calls to serve as pastors or deaconesses in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) received theological diplomas. Provost Dr. Douglas L. Rutt delivered the sermon. Enjoy a few highlights from the service! Next up: Commencement at 7 p.m. CDT in the Main Quadrangle or via livestream at csl.edu/live. #cslgrad2022 #Whowillgoforus #ThyWordIsALamp

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Snapchat friends who will be on campus for Commencement today! We have created a special filter to help celebrate this happy day from 4-11 p.m. Check it out!
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It's Commencement day! Celebrate our 2022 graduate

It's Commencement day! Celebrate our 2022 graduates during two services. The Theological Diploma Service will begin at 10 a.m. CDT in the Chapel of St. Timothy and St. Titus and Commencement will begin at 7 p.m. in the Main Quadrangle. Both events will also be available via livestream at csl.edu/live.

During the morning service, all graduates who have been certified by the Concordia Seminary faculty as eligible to receive calls to serve as pastors or deaconesses in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) will receive theological diplomas. Provost Dr. Douglas L. Rutt will deliver the sermon. In the evening, certificates, academic degrees and honors will be conferred. Dr. Patrick Ferry, retired president of Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, will give the Commencement address.

Join in the celebration virtually by sharing comments and photos and using #CSLGrad2022 and #ThyWordIsALamp on social media.

Find more details, including the list of Commencement honorees and programs for both services, at csl.edu/commencement.

A prayer for our graduates for Commencement, today

A prayer for our graduates for Commencement, today.

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We hope you can join us for "Archaeology and the O

We hope you can join us for "Archaeology and the Old Testament" June 20-22 in Nunica, Mich. In this workshop led by Dr. David Adams, participants will explore how archaeology can enhance both our understanding and teaching of the Old Testament. Topics to be explored include the history of biblical archaeology, the use and misuse of archaeology in the study of the Bible, an introduction to archaeological method, a survey of selected sites, archaeological hoaxes, frauds and mistakes. Participants also will get a view of a day in the life of the average Israelite. Register by June 6 at csl.edu/workshop-series

One more day until graduation! Join us in-person o

One more day until graduation! Join us in-person or via livestream for our Theological Diploma Service at 10 a.m. CDT Friday and Commencement at 7 p.m.! Find all the details at csl.edu/commencement!

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