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	[[Image:imp907.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Wartburg's construction made it one of the most beautiful sites in Dubuque. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]Wartburg grew through merger with other seminaries. Trinity Theological Seminary (United Evangelical Lutheran Church) from Blair, Nebraska, was moved to Dubuque in 1956 and officially merged with Wartburg in 1960. Wartburg opened the Denver House of Studies in 1973 and an Hispanic Ministries program in Austin, Texas which required fluency in Spanish. During the 1970s, Wartburg established its international student program which brought church leaders and scholars to the campus for post-graduate theological education. At the time the program was adopted, Wartburg established a commitment to 10% of its on-campus students being from the international church. (18)		[[Image:imp907.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Wartburg's construction made it one of the most beautiful sites in Dubuque. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]Wartburg grew through merger with other seminaries. Trinity Theological Seminary (United Evangelical Lutheran Church) from Blair, Nebraska, was moved to Dubuque in 1956 and officially merged with Wartburg in 1960. Wartburg opened the Denver House of Studies in 1973 and an Hispanic Ministries program in Austin, Texas which required fluency in Spanish. During the 1970s, Wartburg established its international student program which brought church leaders and scholars to the campus for post-graduate theological education. At the time the program was adopted, Wartburg established a commitment to 10% of its on-campus students being from the international church. (18)

	In 1988 the formation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America caused unintended problems with the methods of raising money and reorganizing the seminary's board of directors. The merged church conducted a major study of its theological educational needs to determine if some should be closed. The result of the study, however, indicated that every seminary was needed. In 1998 ECLA seminaries were not graduating enough pastors to meet the needs of the churches which typically chose pastors who had recently graduated. This increased the need for successful fundraising foundations like those directed by Rev. [[FJELD, Roger\|Roger FJELD]]. (19)		In 1988 the formation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America caused unintended problems with the methods of raising money and reorganizing the seminary's board of directors. The merged church conducted a major study of its theological educational needs to determine if some should be closed. The result of the study, however, indicated that every seminary was needed. In 1998 ECLA seminaries were not graduating enough pastors to meet the needs of the churches which typically chose pastors who had recently graduated. This increased the need for successful fundraising foundations like those directed by Rev. [[FJELD, Roger (Reverend)\|Roger FJELD (Reverend)]]. (19)

	In 2002 Wartburg offered one of the few seminary programs toward a two-year master's degree program in theology, development and evangelism. In Africa, for example, church workers were looked upon for many kinds of advice including representing the people before nongovernmental agencies, pursuing grants for village improvement, and improving village life both spiritually and physically. Scholarships for most students interested in the program were available through the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and Wartburg. (20)		In 2002 Wartburg offered one of the few seminary programs toward a two-year master's degree program in theology, development and evangelism. In Africa, for example, church workers were looked upon for many kinds of advice including representing the people before nongovernmental agencies, pursuing grants for village improvement, and improving village life both spiritually and physically. Scholarships for most students interested in the program were available through the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and Wartburg. (20)

	Dubuque became one of the principal ecumenical centers in the United States during the 1960s. On February 2, 1962, dialogue began between the theologians from [[AQUINAS INSTITUTE]], Dubuque Theological Seminary and Wartburg Theological Seminary. Following this meeting, three other contacts were arranged from which Protestant and Catholic developed a greater relationship. On January 9, 1963, Archbishop [[BYRNE, James J.\|James J. BYRNE]] addressed the combined students and faculty of Wartburg at their request after he had returned from the first session of Vatican II. Articles of incorporation of the Association of Theological Faculties of Iowa were signed on June 1, 1965, by representatives from Wartburg Theological Seminary, Dubuque Theological Seminary and the School of Religion at the University of Iowa. The articles established the groundwork for the consolidation of the facilities of Aquinas Institute and the Dubuque Theological Seminary. The first ecumenical summer school of combined faculty and students from the three Dubuque theological seminaries was held on June 27, 1966. (21) The spirit continued as exemplified by "In a Global Economy, Who Profits?," an ecumenical conference held at Wartburg in June, 2002.		Dubuque became one of the principal ecumenical centers in the United States during the 1960s. On February 2, 1962, dialogue began between the theologians from [[AQUINAS INSTITUTE OF THEOLOGY]], Dubuque Theological Seminary and Wartburg Theological Seminary. Following this meeting, three other contacts were arranged from which Protestant and Catholic developed a greater relationship. On January 9, 1963, Archbishop [[BYRNE, James J.\|James J. BYRNE]] addressed the combined students and faculty of Wartburg at their request after he had returned from the first session of Vatican II. Articles of incorporation of the Association of Theological Faculties of Iowa were signed on June 1, 1965, by representatives from Wartburg Theological Seminary, Dubuque Theological Seminary and the School of Religion at the University of Iowa. The articles established the groundwork for the consolidation of the facilities of Aquinas Institute and the Dubuque Theological Seminary. The first ecumenical summer school of combined faculty and students from the three Dubuque theological seminaries was held on June 27, 1966. (21) The spirit continued as exemplified by "In a Global Economy, Who Profits?," an ecumenical conference held at Wartburg in June, 2002.

	Women were ordained for the first time by the seminary in the 1970s. In 1979 Professor Norma J. Cook joined the faculty and became the first woman given tenure on a seminary faculty in the church. The biographies of women at Wartburg have been told in books entitled '''And The Women Came''', '''100 And More''', and '''Still The Women Came.''' In 1989 women accounted for 40 percent of the students and four of the seminary faculty. (22)		Women were ordained for the first time by the seminary in the 1970s. In 1979 Professor Norma J. Cook joined the faculty and became the first woman given tenure on a seminary faculty in the church. The biographies of women at Wartburg have been told in books entitled '''And The Women Came''', '''100 And More''', and '''Still The Women Came.''' In 1989 women accounted for 40 percent of the students and four of the seminary faculty. (22)

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	Women were ordained for the first time by the seminary in the 1970s. In 1979 Professor Norma J. Cook joined the faculty and became the first woman given tenure on a seminary faculty in the church. The biographies of women at Wartburg have been told in books entitled '''And The Women Came''', '''100 And More''', and '''Still The Women Came.''' In 1989 women accounted for 40 percent of the students and four of the seminary faculty. (22)		Women were ordained for the first time by the seminary in the 1970s. In 1979 Professor Norma J. Cook joined the faculty and became the first woman given tenure on a seminary faculty in the church. The biographies of women at Wartburg have been told in books entitled '''And The Women Came''', '''100 And More''', and '''Still The Women Came.''' In 1989 women accounted for 40 percent of the students and four of the seminary faculty. (22)

	~~Extensive remodeling was carried out~~ in ~~1982 as a result of a successful church-wide Seminary Appeal. In April, 2000 ground~~ was ~~broken for a new wing to be constructed on the southwest side of the seminary dormitories. The new building housed offices~~, ~~meeting rooms, a dining area~~, and ~~maintenance and food service space~~. ~~In addition,~~ the ~~entire single-student housing wing was renovated and the campus was provided with modern communications and made handicapped accessible~~. ~~The seminary's main campus was retrofitted with geothermal exchange~~ for ~~heating~~ and ~~cooling~~. The ~~total project cost $7.5 million~~. (23)		A doctoral degree in ministry was first offered by [[AQUINAS INSTITUTE OF THEOLOGY]], [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY]], and Wartburg Theological Seminary in September of 1973. The first year only fifteen would be allowed to enter the program. Prerequisites for admission included at least three years of experience in some form of professional ministry and a basic professional theology degree or its equivalent. The degree was offered to increase the competency in ministry of its participants. (23)

	Perhaps unique in the field of theological seminaries, Wartburg Theological Seminary's entire faculty undertook in 2002 to write a book. Entitled '''The Difficult But Indispensable Church''' had twenty-one chapters, each written by one of the school's faculty, telling the struggles and triumphs of the Christian community. (24) In 2004 L. Shannon Jung, professor of rural ministry and director of the Center for Theology and Land, wrote '''Food for Life: The Spirituality and Ethics of Eating.''' The thesis of the book was that Christianity was more about food than most people realized. (25)		Extensive remodeling was carried out in 1982 as a result of a successful church-wide Seminary Appeal. In April, 2000 ground was broken for a new wing to be constructed on the southwest side of the seminary dormitories. The new building housed offices, meeting rooms, a dining area, and maintenance and food service space. In addition, the entire single-student housing wing was renovated and the campus was provided with modern communications and made handicapped accessible. The seminary's main campus was retrofitted with geothermal exchange for heating and cooling. The total project cost $7.5 million. (24)

			Perhaps unique in the field of theological seminaries, Wartburg Theological Seminary's entire faculty undertook in 2002 to write a book. Entitled '''The Difficult But Indispensable Church''' had twenty-one chapters, each written by one of the school's faculty, telling the struggles and triumphs of the Christian community. (25) In 2004 L. Shannon Jung, professor of rural ministry and director of the Center for Theology and Land, wrote '''Food for Life: The Spirituality and Ethics of Eating.''' The thesis of the book was that Christianity was more about food than most people realized. (26)

	[[Image:wart3.jpeg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Old and new seminary. Image courtesy: Larry Friedman]]		[[Image:wart3.jpeg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Old and new seminary. Image courtesy: Larry Friedman]]
	Wartburg has prided itself in community outreach. In 2003 Gwen Sayler, an associate professor of Hebrew Bible, taught an interim class entitled "Issues of Transition and Violence Against Women and Children." Students in the class visited Genesis House, a ministry to prostitutes in Chicago as part of a two-day visit to agencies on Chicago's South Side. A workshop entitled "The Criminal Justice System," a workshop on restorative justice was scheduled in February. (26) In 2004 Wartburg offered a Youth and Family Ministry Leadership School and a Center for Theology and Land, in partnership with the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary. (27) Workshops focusing on racial identity were sponsored in 2017 by [[INCLUSIVE DUBUQUE]], Downtown Dubuque Christian Outreach, [[SISTERS OF CHARITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY (BVM)]], [[SISTERS OF THE THIRD ORDER OF ST. FRANCIS OF THE HOLY FAMILY (OSF)]], and Loras College's Archbishop Kucera Center, and Wartburg Theological Seminary. (28) In the same year, Samuel Giere, a teacher at Wartburg, led a campaign to re-examine what it meant to be a "Dubuquer." The "I'm a Dubuquer" campaign led to newspaper articles and advertising on the sides of [[KEYLINE]] buses. (29)		Wartburg has prided itself in community outreach. In 2003 Gwen Sayler, an associate professor of Hebrew Bible, taught an interim class entitled "Issues of Transition and Violence Against Women and Children." Students in the class visited Genesis House, a ministry to prostitutes in Chicago as part of a two-day visit to agencies on Chicago's South Side. A workshop entitled "The Criminal Justice System," a workshop on restorative justice was scheduled in February. (27) In 2004 Wartburg offered a Youth and Family Ministry Leadership School and a Center for Theology and Land, in partnership with the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary. (28) Workshops focusing on racial identity were sponsored in 2017 by [[INCLUSIVE DUBUQUE]], Downtown Dubuque Christian Outreach, [[SISTERS OF CHARITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY (BVM)]], [[SISTERS OF THE THIRD ORDER OF ST. FRANCIS OF THE HOLY FAMILY (OSF)]], and Loras College's Archbishop Kucera Center, and Wartburg Theological Seminary. (29) In the same year, Samuel Giere, a teacher at Wartburg, led a campaign to re-examine what it meant to be a "Dubuquer." The "I'm a Dubuquer" campaign led to newspaper articles and advertising on the sides of [[KEYLINE]] buses. (30)

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	23. Nevans-Pederson, Mary. "Big Day in Wartburg Seminary," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 29, 2000, p. 7		23. "New Degree Program," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 20, 1973, p. 6

			24. Nevans-Pederson, Mary. "Big Day in Wartburg Seminary," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 29, 2000, p. 7

	24. Voight, Sandye. "Indispensable Collegiality," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 28, 2002, p. 1		25. Voight, Sandye. "Indispensable Collegiality," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 28, 2002, p. 1

	25. Voight, Sandye. "Eating--Spiritually," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 19, 2004, p. 1		26. Voight, Sandye. "Eating--Spiritually," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 19, 2004, p. 1

	26. Voight, Sandye. "Battling the Violence," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 18, 2003, p. 24		27. Voight, Sandye. "Battling the Violence," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 18, 2003, p. 24

	27. Voight, Sandye."Wartburg at 150...", p. 16		28. Voight, Sandye."Wartburg at 150...", p. 16

	28. Barton, Thomas J. "Series of Dubuque Presentations to Focus on Racial Identity," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 27, 2017, p. 5		29. Barton, Thomas J. "Series of Dubuque Presentations to Focus on Racial Identity," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 27, 2017, p. 5

	29. Barton, Thomas J. "Professor Aims to Redefine Who Dubuque Residents 'r," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 26, 2017, p. 5		30. Barton, Thomas J. "Professor Aims to Redefine Who Dubuque Residents 'r," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 26, 2017, p. 5

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	~~WARTBURG THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. Among the largest Lutheran seminaries in the United States, Wartburg is one of the four theological seminaries owned and operated by the American Lutheran Church.~~
	[[Image:plaque2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Plaque commemorating the first site of the seminary in Dubuque.]]		[[Image:plaque2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Plaque commemorating the first site of the seminary in Dubuque.]]
			[[Image:WSL.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|1889 Wartburg Seminary lithograph]] WARTBURG THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. Among the largest Lutheran seminaries in the United States, Wartburg is one of the four theological seminaries owned and operated by the American Lutheran Church.
	The history of Wartburg Theological Seminary begins in 1844. Frederick Wyneken, a missionary circuit rider in the Midwest, wrote to religious leaders in Bavaria asking for more pastors. The Rev. Johannes Konrad Loehe originated the idea of a "mission colony" and asked men and women to immigrate to the United States. In 1852 an institution was started in Saginaw, Michigan. (1) The name, Wartburg, came from a 908-year-old Saxony castle in which Martin Luther stayed when he was labeled an outlaws after the Diet of Worms in 1521.		The history of Wartburg Theological Seminary begins in 1844. Frederick Wyneken, a missionary circuit rider in the Midwest, wrote to religious leaders in Bavaria asking for more pastors. The Rev. Johannes Konrad Loehe originated the idea of a "mission colony" and asked men and women to immigrate to the United States. In 1852 an institution was started in Saginaw, Michigan. (1) The name, Wartburg, came from a 908-year-old Saxony castle in which Martin Luther stayed when he was labeled an outlaws after the Diet of Worms in 1521.

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	[[Image:imp907.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Wartburg's construction made it one of the most beautiful sites in Dubuque. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]Wartburg grew through merger with other seminaries. Trinity Theological Seminary (United Evangelical Lutheran Church) from Blair, Nebraska, was moved to Dubuque in 1956 and officially merged with Wartburg in 1960. Wartburg opened the Denver House of Studies in 1973 and an Hispanic Ministries program in Austin, Texas which required fluency in Spanish. During the 1970s, Wartburg established its international student program which brought church leaders and scholars to the campus for post-graduate theological education. At the time the program was adopted, Wartburg established a commitment to 10% of its on-campus students being from the international church. (18)		[[Image:imp907.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Wartburg's construction made it one of the most beautiful sites in Dubuque. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]Wartburg grew through merger with other seminaries. Trinity Theological Seminary (United Evangelical Lutheran Church) from Blair, Nebraska, was moved to Dubuque in 1956 and officially merged with Wartburg in 1960. Wartburg opened the Denver House of Studies in 1973 and an Hispanic Ministries program in Austin, Texas which required fluency in Spanish. During the 1970s, Wartburg established its international student program which brought church leaders and scholars to the campus for post-graduate theological education. At the time the program was adopted, Wartburg established a commitment to 10% of its on-campus students being from the international church. (18)

	In ~~2002 Wartburg offered one~~ of the ~~few~~ seminary ~~programs toward a two-year master~~'s ~~degree program in theology, development and evangelism~~. ~~In Africa, for example,~~ church ~~workers were looked upon for many kinds~~ of ~~advice including representing~~ the ~~people before nongovernmental agencies~~, ~~pursuing grants for village improvement~~, ~~and improving village life both spiritually and physically~~. ~~Scholarships for most students interested in~~ the ~~program were available through~~ the ~~Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and Wartburg~~. (19)		In 1988 the formation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America caused unintended problems with the methods of raising money and reorganizing the seminary's board of directors. The merged church conducted a major study of its theological educational needs to determine if some should be closed. The result of the study, however, indicated that every seminary was needed. In 1998 ECLA seminaries were not graduating enough pastors to meet the needs of the churches which typically chose pastors who had recently graduated. This increased the need for successful fundraising foundations like those directed by Rev. [[FJELD, Roger\|Roger FJELD]]. (19)

	~~Dubuque became~~ one of the ~~principal ecumenical centers~~ in ~~the United States during the 1960s. On February 2, 1962~~, ~~dialogue began between the theologians from [[AQUINAS INSTITUTE]], Dubuque Theological Seminary~~ and ~~Wartburg Theological Seminary~~. ~~Following this meeting~~, ~~three other contacts~~ were arranged from which Protestant and Catholic developed a greater relationship. On January 9, 1963, Archbishop [[BYRNE, James J.\|James J. BYRNE]] addressed the combined students and faculty of Wartburg at their request after he had returned from the first session of Vatican II. Articles of incorporation of the ~~Association of Theological Faculties of Iowa were signed on June 1~~, ~~1965~~, ~~by representatives from Wartburg Theological Seminary, Dubuque Theological Seminary~~ and ~~the School of Religion at the University of Iowa~~. ~~The articles established the groundwork~~ for the ~~consolidation of~~ the ~~facilities of Aquinas Institute~~ and ~~the Dubuque Theological Seminary. The first ecumenical summer school of combined faculty and students from the three Dubuque theological seminaries was held on June 27, 1966~~. (20) ~~The spirit continued as exemplified by "In a Global Economy, Who Profits?," an ecumenical conference held at Wartburg in June, 2002.~~		In 2002 Wartburg offered one of the few seminary programs toward a two-year master's degree program in theology, development and evangelism. In Africa, for example, church workers were looked upon for many kinds of advice including representing the people before nongovernmental agencies, pursuing grants for village improvement, and improving village life both spiritually and physically. Scholarships for most students interested in the program were available through the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and Wartburg. (20)

	~~Women were ordained for~~ the ~~first time by~~ the ~~seminary in~~ the ~~1970s~~. ~~In 1979 Professor Norma~~ J. ~~Cook joined~~ the faculty ~~and became~~ the first ~~woman given tenure on a seminary faculty in~~ the ~~church. The biographies~~ of ~~women at~~ Wartburg ~~have been told in books entitled '''And The Women Came''', '''100 And More'''~~, and ~~'''Still~~ The ~~Women Came.''' In 1989 women accounted~~ for ~~40 percent~~ of the ~~students~~ and ~~four~~ of the ~~seminary faculty~~. (21)		Dubuque became one of the principal ecumenical centers in the United States during the 1960s. On February 2, 1962, dialogue began between the theologians from [[AQUINAS INSTITUTE]], Dubuque Theological Seminary and Wartburg Theological Seminary. Following this meeting, three other contacts were arranged from which Protestant and Catholic developed a greater relationship. On January 9, 1963, Archbishop [[BYRNE, James J.\|James J. BYRNE]] addressed the combined students and faculty of Wartburg at their request after he had returned from the first session of Vatican II. Articles of incorporation of the Association of Theological Faculties of Iowa were signed on June 1, 1965, by representatives from Wartburg Theological Seminary, Dubuque Theological Seminary and the School of Religion at the University of Iowa. The articles established the groundwork for the consolidation of the facilities of Aquinas Institute and the Dubuque Theological Seminary. The first ecumenical summer school of combined faculty and students from the three Dubuque theological seminaries was held on June 27, 1966. (21) The spirit continued as exemplified by "In a Global Economy, Who Profits?," an ecumenical conference held at Wartburg in June, 2002.

	~~Extensive remodeling was carried out~~ in ~~1982 as a result of a successful church-wide Seminary Appeal~~. In ~~April, 2000 ground was broken for a new wing to be constructed on~~ the ~~southwest side of~~ the seminary ~~dormitories~~. The ~~new building housed offices~~, ~~meeting rooms, a dining area~~, and ~~maintenance and food service space~~. In ~~addition,~~ the ~~entire single-student housing wing was renovated~~ and the ~~campus was provided with modern communications and made handicapped accessible. The~~ seminary~~'s main campus was retrofitted with geothermal exchange for heating and cooling. The total project cost $7.5 million~~. (22)		Women were ordained for the first time by the seminary in the 1970s. In 1979 Professor Norma J. Cook joined the faculty and became the first woman given tenure on a seminary faculty in the church. The biographies of women at Wartburg have been told in books entitled '''And The Women Came''', '''100 And More''', and '''Still The Women Came.''' In 1989 women accounted for 40 percent of the students and four of the seminary faculty. (22)

	Perhaps unique in the field of theological seminaries, Wartburg Theological Seminary's entire faculty undertook in 2002 to write a book. Entitled '''The Difficult But Indispensable Church''' had twenty-one chapters, each written by one of the school's faculty, telling the struggles and triumphs of the Christian community. (23) In 2004 L. Shannon Jung, professor of rural ministry and director of the Center for Theology and Land, wrote '''Food for Life: The Spirituality and Ethics of Eating.''' The thesis of the book was that Christianity was more about food than most people realized. (24)		Extensive remodeling was carried out in 1982 as a result of a successful church-wide Seminary Appeal. In April, 2000 ground was broken for a new wing to be constructed on the southwest side of the seminary dormitories. The new building housed offices, meeting rooms, a dining area, and maintenance and food service space. In addition, the entire single-student housing wing was renovated and the campus was provided with modern communications and made handicapped accessible. The seminary's main campus was retrofitted with geothermal exchange for heating and cooling. The total project cost $7.5 million. (23)

			Perhaps unique in the field of theological seminaries, Wartburg Theological Seminary's entire faculty undertook in 2002 to write a book. Entitled '''The Difficult But Indispensable Church''' had twenty-one chapters, each written by one of the school's faculty, telling the struggles and triumphs of the Christian community. (24) In 2004 L. Shannon Jung, professor of rural ministry and director of the Center for Theology and Land, wrote '''Food for Life: The Spirituality and Ethics of Eating.''' The thesis of the book was that Christianity was more about food than most people realized. (25)

	[[Image:wart3.jpeg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Old and new seminary. Image courtesy: Larry Friedman]]		[[Image:wart3.jpeg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Old and new seminary. Image courtesy: Larry Friedman]]
	Wartburg has prided itself in community outreach. In 2003 Gwen Sayler, an associate professor of Hebrew Bible, taught an interim class entitled "Issues of Transition and Violence Against Women and Children." Students in the class visited Genesis House, a ministry to prostitutes in Chicago as part of a two-day visit to agencies on Chicago's South Side. A workshop entitled "The Criminal Justice System," a workshop on restorative justice was scheduled in February. (25) In 2004 Wartburg offered a Youth and Family Ministry Leadership School and a Center for Theology and Land, in partnership with the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary. (26) Workshops focusing on racial identity were sponsored in 2017 by [[INCLUSIVE DUBUQUE]], Downtown Dubuque Christian Outreach, [[SISTERS OF CHARITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY (BVM)]], [[SISTERS OF THE THIRD ORDER OF ST. FRANCIS OF THE HOLY FAMILY (OSF)]], and Loras College's Archbishop Kucera Center, and Wartburg Theological Seminary. (27) In the same year, Samuel Giere, a teacher at Wartburg, led a campaign to re-examine what it meant to be a "Dubuquer." The "I'm a Dubuquer" campaign led to newspaper articles and advertising on the sides of [[KEYLINE]] buses. (28)		Wartburg has prided itself in community outreach. In 2003 Gwen Sayler, an associate professor of Hebrew Bible, taught an interim class entitled "Issues of Transition and Violence Against Women and Children." Students in the class visited Genesis House, a ministry to prostitutes in Chicago as part of a two-day visit to agencies on Chicago's South Side. A workshop entitled "The Criminal Justice System," a workshop on restorative justice was scheduled in February. (26) In 2004 Wartburg offered a Youth and Family Ministry Leadership School and a Center for Theology and Land, in partnership with the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary. (27) Workshops focusing on racial identity were sponsored in 2017 by [[INCLUSIVE DUBUQUE]], Downtown Dubuque Christian Outreach, [[SISTERS OF CHARITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY (BVM)]], [[SISTERS OF THE THIRD ORDER OF ST. FRANCIS OF THE HOLY FAMILY (OSF)]], and Loras College's Archbishop Kucera Center, and Wartburg Theological Seminary. (28) In the same year, Samuel Giere, a teacher at Wartburg, led a campaign to re-examine what it meant to be a "Dubuquer." The "I'm a Dubuquer" campaign led to newspaper articles and advertising on the sides of [[KEYLINE]] buses. (29)

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	19. Voight, Sandye. "For God and Country," ''Telegraph Herald'', February 9, 2002, p. 23		19. Jerde, Lyn, "Wartburg Theological Seminary President to Retire, ''Telegraph Herald'', March 18, 1998, p. 2

			20. Voight, Sandye. "For God and Country," ''Telegraph Herald'', February 9, 2002, p. 23

	20. "Ecumenism," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 12, 1970, p. 50		21. "Ecumenism," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 12, 1970, p. 50

	21. "Wartburg Seminary...		22. "Wartburg Seminary...

	22. Nevans-Pederson, Mary. "Big Day in Wartburg Seminary," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 29, 2000, p. 7		23. Nevans-Pederson, Mary. "Big Day in Wartburg Seminary," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 29, 2000, p. 7

	23. Voight, Sandye. "Indispensable Collegiality," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 28, 2002, p. 1		24. Voight, Sandye. "Indispensable Collegiality," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 28, 2002, p. 1

	24. Voight, Sandye. "Eating--Spiritually," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 19, 2004, p. 1		25. Voight, Sandye. "Eating--Spiritually," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 19, 2004, p. 1

	25. Voight, Sandye. "Battling the Violence," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 18, 2003, p. 24		26. Voight, Sandye. "Battling the Violence," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 18, 2003, p. 24

	26. Voight, Sandye."Wartburg at 150...", p. 16		27. Voight, Sandye."Wartburg at 150...", p. 16

	27. Barton, Thomas J. "Series of Dubuque Presentations to Focus on Racial Identity," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 27, 2017, p. 5		28. Barton, Thomas J. "Series of Dubuque Presentations to Focus on Racial Identity," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 27, 2017, p. 5

	28. Barton, Thomas J. "Professor Aims to Redefine Who Dubuque Residents 'r," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 26, 2017, p. 5		29. Barton, Thomas J. "Professor Aims to Redefine Who Dubuque Residents 'r," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 26, 2017, p. 5

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	WARTBURG THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. Among the largest Lutheran seminaries in the United States, Wartburg is one of the four theological seminaries owned and operated by the American Lutheran Church.		WARTBURG THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. Among the largest Lutheran seminaries in the United States, Wartburg is one of the four theological seminaries owned and operated by the American Lutheran Church.
	[[Image:plaque2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Plaque commemorating the first site of the seminary in Dubuque.]]		[[Image:plaque2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Plaque commemorating the first site of the seminary in Dubuque.]]
	The history of Wartburg ~~Theolgical~~ Seminary begins in 1844. Frederick Wyneken, a missionary circuit rider in the Midwest, wrote to religious leaders in Bavaria asking for more pastors. The Rev. Johannes Konrad Loehe originated the idea of a "mission colony" and asked men and women to immigrate to the United States. In 1852 an institution was started in Saginaw, Michigan. (1)		The history of Wartburg Theological Seminary begins in 1844. Frederick Wyneken, a missionary circuit rider in the Midwest, wrote to religious leaders in Bavaria asking for more pastors. The Rev. Johannes Konrad Loehe originated the idea of a "mission colony" and asked men and women to immigrate to the United States. In 1852 an institution was started in Saginaw, Michigan. (1) The name, Wartburg, came from a 908-year-old Saxony castle in which Martin Luther stayed when he was labeled an outlaws after the Diet of Worms in 1521.

	A dispute between Wartburg and the Michigan Missouri Synod congregations concerning the roles of the Church and the ministry arose. (2) The college, it was not called a seminary until 1854, was moved to Dubuque in November 10, 1853. Rev. George Grossman who opened the school called it the Lutheran Theological Seminary. It was located along Garfield Avenue opposite the [[MILWAUKEE RAILROAD SHOPS]]. Approximately twelve students were taught by one or sometimes two professors.		A dispute between Wartburg and the Michigan Missouri Synod congregations concerning the roles of the Church and the ministry arose. (2) The college, it was not called a seminary until 1854, was moved to Dubuque in November 10, 1853. Rev. George Grossman who opened the school called it the Lutheran Theological Seminary. It was located along Garfield Avenue opposite the [[MILWAUKEE RAILROAD SHOPS]]. Approximately twelve students were taught by one or sometimes two professors.

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	The history of Wartburg Theolgical Seminary begins in 1844. Frederick Wyneken, a missionary circuit rider in the Midwest, wrote to religious leaders in Bavaria asking for more pastors. The Rev. Johannes Konrad Loehe originated the idea of a "mission colony" and asked men and women to immigrate to the United States. In 1852 an institution was started in Saginaw, Michigan. (1)		The history of Wartburg Theolgical Seminary begins in 1844. Frederick Wyneken, a missionary circuit rider in the Midwest, wrote to religious leaders in Bavaria asking for more pastors. The Rev. Johannes Konrad Loehe originated the idea of a "mission colony" and asked men and women to immigrate to the United States. In 1852 an institution was started in Saginaw, Michigan. (1)

	A dispute between Wartburg and the Michigan Missouri Synod congregations concerning the roles of the Church and the ministry arose. (2) The college, it was not called a seminary until 1854, was moved to Dubuque in November 10, 1853. Rev. George Grossman who opened the school called it the Lutheran Theological Seminary. It was located along Garfield Avenue opposite the [[MILWAUKEE RAILROAD SHOPS]]. Approximately twelve students were taught by one or sometimes two professors.		A dispute between Wartburg and the Michigan Missouri Synod congregations concerning the roles of the Church and the ministry arose. (2) The college, it was not called a seminary until 1854, was moved to Dubuque in November 10, 1853. Rev. George Grossman who opened the school called it the Lutheran Theological Seminary. It was located along Garfield Avenue opposite the [[MILWAUKEE RAILROAD SHOPS]]. Approximately twelve students were taught by one or sometimes two professors.

	In 1855 the seminary, which began with five students, was moved to the corner of 13th and White [[STREETS]], the site of [[ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH]]. (3) Rev. Sigmund Fritschel, although only twenty years of age, served the school from that time until just before his death in 1899. In 1856 his brother, Gottfried, was installed as the professor of theology. Financial needs forced Sigmund to temporarily accept a pastorate in Detroit. This left his brother, then twenty years of age, with the responsibility for the school. (4)		In 1855 the college and seminary, which began with five students, was moved to the corner of 13th and White [[STREETS]], the site of [[ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH]]. (3) Rev. Sigmund Fritschel, although only twenty years of age, served the school from that time until just before his death in 1899. In 1856 his brother, Gottfried, was installed as the professor of theology. Financial needs forced Sigmund to temporarily accept a pastorate in Detroit. This left his brother, then twenty years of age, with the responsibility for the school. (4)

	In 1857 poor economic conditions in Dubuque forced Gottfried to relocate the ~~school~~ to St. Sebald in Clayton County, Iowa. It was here that the name "Wartburg" was first used. (5) The college and seminary functions were separated in 1868. The college moved to Galena, Illinois, while the seminary remained in St. Sebald. The two parts were reunited in 1874 in Mendota, Illinois. Continued growth required larger facilities. (6)		In 1857 poor economic conditions in Dubuque forced Gottfried to relocate the college to St. Sebald in Clayton County, Iowa. It was here that the name "Wartburg" was first used. (5) The college and seminary functions were separated in 1868. The college moved to Galena, Illinois, while the seminary remained in St. Sebald. The two parts were reunited in 1874 in Mendota, Illinois. Continued growth required larger facilities. (6)

	It was not until 1889 that the seminary moved back to Dubuque ~~to a location along Garfield Avenue~~. On June 30, 1897, the annual graduating program of Wartburg Seminary were held for nine students at St. John's Lutheran Church. Reports of the occasion included that the program was given in German and that there was a large attendance. It had been a prosperous year for the school with an estimated total enrollment of fifty students. (7)		It was not until 1889 that the seminary moved back to Dubuque. On June 30, 1897, the annual graduating program of Wartburg Seminary were held for nine students at St. John's Lutheran Church. Reports of the occasion included that the program was given in German and that there was a large attendance. It had been a prosperous year for the school with an estimated total enrollment of fifty students. (7)

	[[Image:WARTBURGSEMINARY.gif\|right\|thumb\|150px\|The Emerson estate with its ornate mansion became a home to Wartburg Theological Seminary.]]It was through the efforts of Rev. [[LUZ, J. Heinrich\|J. Heinrich LUZ]] and the [[BOARD OF TRADE]] in Dubuque that an attractive offer was made to the seminary. The home of Wartburg Seminary became the thirty-acre Emerson estate with a large mansion that was renovated and enlarged. Two homes for faculty were constructed at 445 and 465 Wartburg Place. (8)		[[Image:WARTBURGSEMINARY.gif\|right\|thumb\|150px\|The Emerson estate with its ornate mansion became a home to Wartburg Theological Seminary.]]It was through the efforts of Rev. [[LUZ, J. Heinrich\|J. Heinrich LUZ]] and the [[BOARD OF TRADE]] in Dubuque that an attractive offer was made to the seminary. The home of Wartburg Seminary became the thirty-acre Emerson estate with a large mansion that was renovated and enlarged. Two homes for faculty were constructed at 445 and 465 Wartburg Place. (8)

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	The history of Wartburg Theolgical Seminary begins in 1844. Frederick Wyneken, a missionary circuit rider in the Midwest, wrote to religious leaders in Bavaria asking for more pastors. The Rev. Johannes Konrad Loehe originated the idea of a "mission colony" and asked men and women to immigrate to the United States. In 1852 an institution was started in Saginaw, Michigan. (1)		The history of Wartburg Theolgical Seminary begins in 1844. Frederick Wyneken, a missionary circuit rider in the Midwest, wrote to religious leaders in Bavaria asking for more pastors. The Rev. Johannes Konrad Loehe originated the idea of a "mission colony" and asked men and women to immigrate to the United States. In 1852 an institution was started in Saginaw, Michigan. (1)

	The seminary was moved to Dubuque in November 10, 1853. Rev. George Grossman who opened the school called it the Lutheran Theological Seminary. It was located along Garfield Avenue opposite the [[MILWAUKEE RAILROAD SHOPS]]. In 1855 the seminary, which began with five students, was moved to the corner of 13th and White [[STREETS]], the site of [[ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH]]. (2) Rev. Sigmund Fritschel, although only twenty years of age, served the school from that time until just before his death in 1899. In 1856 his brother, Gottfried, was installed as the professor of theology. Financial needs forced Sigmund to temporarily accept a pastorate in Detroit. This left his brother, then twenty years of age, with the responsibility for the school. (3)		A dispute between Wartburg and the Michigan Missouri Synod congregations concerning the roles of the Church and the ministry arose. (2) The college, it was not called a seminary until 1854, was moved to Dubuque in November 10, 1853. Rev. George Grossman who opened the school called it the Lutheran Theological Seminary. It was located along Garfield Avenue opposite the [[MILWAUKEE RAILROAD SHOPS]]. Approximately twelve students were taught by one or sometimes two professors.

			In 1855 the seminary, which began with five students, was moved to the corner of 13th and White [[STREETS]], the site of [[ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH]]. (2) Rev. Sigmund Fritschel, although only twenty years of age, served the school from that time until just before his death in 1899. In 1856 his brother, Gottfried, was installed as the professor of theology. Financial needs forced Sigmund to temporarily accept a pastorate in Detroit. This left his brother, then twenty years of age, with the responsibility for the school. (3)

	In 1857 poor economic conditions in Dubuque forced Gottfried to relocate the school to St. Sebald in Clayton County, Iowa. It was here that the name "Wartburg" was first used. (4) The college and seminary functions were separated in 1868. The college moved to Galena, Illinois, while the seminary remained in St. Sebald. The two parts were reunited in 1874 in Mendota, Illinois. Continued growth required larger facilities. (5)		In 1857 poor economic conditions in Dubuque forced Gottfried to relocate the school to St. Sebald in Clayton County, Iowa. It was here that the name "Wartburg" was first used. (4) The college and seminary functions were separated in 1868. The college moved to Galena, Illinois, while the seminary remained in St. Sebald. The two parts were reunited in 1874 in Mendota, Illinois. Continued growth required larger facilities. (5)

	It was not until 1889 that the seminary moved back to Dubuque. On June 30, 1897, the annual graduating program of Wartburg Seminary were held for nine students at St. John's Lutheran Church. Reports of the occasion included that the program was given in German and that there was a large attendance. It had been a prosperous year for the school with an estimated total enrollment of fifty students. (6)		It was not until 1889 that the seminary moved back to Dubuque to a location along Garfield Avenue. On June 30, 1897, the annual graduating program of Wartburg Seminary were held for nine students at St. John's Lutheran Church. Reports of the occasion included that the program was given in German and that there was a large attendance. It had been a prosperous year for the school with an estimated total enrollment of fifty students. (6)

	[[Image:WARTBURGSEMINARY.gif\|right\|thumb\|150px\|The Emerson estate with its ornate mansion became a home to Wartburg Theological Seminary.]]It was through the efforts of Rev. [[LUZ, J. Heinrich\|J. Heinrich LUZ]] and the [[BOARD OF TRADE]] in Dubuque that an attractive offer was made to the seminary. The home of Wartburg Seminary became the thirty-acre Emerson estate with a large mansion that was renovated and enlarged. Two homes for faculty were constructed at 445 and 465 Wartburg Place. (7)		[[Image:WARTBURGSEMINARY.gif\|right\|thumb\|150px\|The Emerson estate with its ornate mansion became a home to Wartburg Theological Seminary.]]It was through the efforts of Rev. [[LUZ, J. Heinrich\|J. Heinrich LUZ]] and the [[BOARD OF TRADE]] in Dubuque that an attractive offer was made to the seminary. The home of Wartburg Seminary became the thirty-acre Emerson estate with a large mansion that was renovated and enlarged. Two homes for faculty were constructed at 445 and 465 Wartburg Place. (7)
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	1. Voight, Sandye. "Wartburg at 150," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 8, 2004, p. 16		1. Voight, Sandye. "Wartburg at 150," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 8, 2004, p. 16

	2. "New Wartburg Seminary Building Dedicated," ''Telegraph-Herald'', September 13, 1916, p. 1		2. Cueva, Ivonne, "Wartburg's Move Through Dubuque," ''Telegraph Herald,'' October 2, 1977, p. 14

			3. "New Wartburg Seminary Building Dedicated," ''Telegraph-Herald'', September 13, 1916, p. 1

	3. "Wartburg Seminary: A Short Story," ''Telegraph Herald'' Wartburg Section, September 16, 1989, p. 17		4. "Wartburg Seminary: A Short Story," ''Telegraph Herald'' Wartburg Section, September 16, 1989, p. 17

	4. Ibid.		5. Ibid.

	5. "Heritage," Wartburg Theological Seminary, Online: https://www.wartburgseminary.edu/heritage/		6. "Heritage," Wartburg Theological Seminary, Online: https://www.wartburgseminary.edu/heritage/

	6. "Closing Exercises," ''The Dubuque Herald'', July 1, 1897, p. 4		7. "Closing Exercises," ''The Dubuque Herald'', July 1, 1897, p. 4

	7. "Wartburg Seminary..."		8. "Wartburg Seminary..."

	8. Ibid.		9. Ibid.

	9. "Wartburg Seminary Dedicated," ''Telegraph-Herald,'' September 13, 1916, p. 1		10. "Wartburg Seminary Dedicated," ''Telegraph-Herald,'' September 13, 1916, p. 1

	10. "Wartburg Seminary..."		11. "Wartburg Seminary..."

	11. "Hedwig Salzmann," Obituaries. Telegraph Herald, February 14, 1994, p. 6		12. "Hedwig Salzmann," Obituaries. Telegraph Herald, February 14, 1994, p. 6

	12. "Standards Up for Veterans," ''Telegraph-Herald'', March 24, 1946, p. 12		13. "Standards Up for Veterans," ''Telegraph-Herald'', March 24, 1946, p. 12

	13. "Dr. Bodensieck Resigns Post," ''Telegraph-Herald'', May 29, 1947, p. 1		14. "Dr. Bodensieck Resigns Post," ''Telegraph-Herald'', May 29, 1947, p. 1

	14. "Wartburg Seminary..."		15. "Wartburg Seminary..."

	15. "ALC Revamps Teaching Plans," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 14, 1952, p. 5		16. "ALC Revamps Teaching Plans," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 14, 1952, p. 5

	16. "Streng Book Backs Church Change," '''Telegraph Herald''', February 16, 1969, p. 17		17. "Streng Book Backs Church Change," '''Telegraph Herald''', February 16, 1969, p. 17

	17. "Wartburg Seminary..."		18. "Wartburg Seminary..."

	18. Voight, Sandye. "For God and Country," ''Telegraph Herald'', February 9, 2002, p. 23		19. Voight, Sandye. "For God and Country," ''Telegraph Herald'', February 9, 2002, p. 23

	19. "Ecumenism," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 12, 1970, p. 50		20. "Ecumenism," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 12, 1970, p. 50

	20. "Wartburg Seminary...		21. "Wartburg Seminary...

	21. Nevans-Pederson, Mary. "Big Day in Wartburg Seminary," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 29, 2000, p. 7		22. Nevans-Pederson, Mary. "Big Day in Wartburg Seminary," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 29, 2000, p. 7

	22. Voight, Sandye. "Indispensable Collegiality," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 28, 2002, p. 1		23. Voight, Sandye. "Indispensable Collegiality," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 28, 2002, p. 1

	23. Voight, Sandye. "Eating--Spiritually," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 19, 2004, p. 1		24. Voight, Sandye. "Eating--Spiritually," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 19, 2004, p. 1

	24. Voight, Sandye. "Battling the Violence," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 18, 2003, p. 24		25. Voight, Sandye. "Battling the Violence," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 18, 2003, p. 24

	25. Voight, Sandye."Wartburg at 150...", p. 16		26. Voight, Sandye."Wartburg at 150...", p. 16

	26. Barton, Thomas J. "Series of Dubuque Presentations to Focus on Racial Identity," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 27, 2017, p. 5		27. Barton, Thomas J. "Series of Dubuque Presentations to Focus on Racial Identity," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 27, 2017, p. 5

	27. Barton, Thomas J. "Professor Aims to Redefine Who Dubuque Residents 'r," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 26, 2017, p. 5		27. Barton, Thomas J. "Professor Aims to Redefine Who Dubuque Residents 'r," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 26, 2017, p. 5