All Upcoming Events

Samuelson Chapel

This special service will celebrate the rich faith, heritage and dynamic worship traditions of the Black church, bringing a time of joyful praise, inspiring messages and soul-stirring music.

Ullman Conference Center 100/101

Book signing and discussion with the Rev. Albert Starr to celebrate Black History Month

Ullman Conference Center 100/101

José González, the founder of Latino Outdoors, will share how cultural wayfinding and a relationship with the land can inform and guide relationships with peers and colleagues in conservation movement work.

Lundring Events Center

James T. Campbell, PhD, will discuss voter registration and civil rights during Freedom Summer in 1964.

Lundring Events Center

Join the Center for Economics of Social Issues at Cal Lutheran for the release of a study on the challenges of living with dignity along California’s Central Coast. 

Lundring Events Center & Online via Zoom

Artists often work and create together to formulate new styles. Just as often, they compete and respond to each other's work, leading to breakthroughs and new developments.

Lundring Events Center and Zoom

"The Lost Art of Instrumental Music" focuses on a time in popular music history when creativity in composing music without vocals not only flourished but was commercially viable.

Lundring Events Center and Zoom

This interdisciplinary course will explore the science and engineering aspects of ancient art from cave paintings to frescoes, mummy portraits and sculptures in stone and bronze.

Online via Zoom

In this course, we will consider the Soviet planned economy, its repressive dictatorial political regime and its imperial nature.

Virtual

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Online via Zoom

This class will explore works of distinguished California architects such as Paul Williams, Wallace Neff, Richard Neutra, Rudolph Schindler, Julia Morgan, John Lautner and others.

Online via Zoom

This series will examine cults in general, and then probe deep into specific case studies like Jonestown, Waco, and a more modern cult, NXIVM.

Ullman Conference Center 100/101

The Center for Global Engagement will celebrate International Women’s Day 2025 with a special dinner honoring women leaders at Cal Lutheran and in our broader community.

Overton Hall

Historian Damon Akins will discuss alternative narratives centering Native Californians, a population that outnumbered Californios 30:1 throughout the Mexican period, 1821-1850.

William Rolland Gallery of Fine Art

The In-Between explores the moments that bridge past and present, childhood and adulthood, and what is with what will be.

Zoom and on campus

A panel discussion moderated by Dr. Kamal Abu-Shamsieh with with a palliative care physician and spiritual care representatives from Christian, Jewish and Muslim traditions who work in this area. The panel will explore important questions and concerns that arise at the end of life from medical, theological and spiritual care perspectives. They will also address ethical and practical issues.

Samuelson Chapel

The Cal Lutheran Choir and Cielo (treble choir) present their annual hallmark Spring Choral Concert with conductor Wyant Morton.

Samuelson Chapel

Writing memorably of her childhood and coming to self, Cole Arthur Riley boldly explores some of the most urgent questions of life and faith.

Ullman Conference Center 100/101

Edward T. Chang, PhD, will discuss the first Koreatown in the United States, which is in Southern California.

Samuelson Chapel

During the Symphony Orchestra Solo Competition Concert, student soloists selected through a competitive audition will have the opportunity to perform with the String Symphony, directed by Breanna Thornton.

Samuelson Chapel

Join the talented student musicians of the CLU String Symphony for an afternoon of beautiful and diverse string music, conducted by Breanna Thornton.

PLTS Campus in Berkeley, CA

Engage your sense of call

Kingsmen Park

This festival of Nordic culture features music, dancing, cooking and craft demonstrations, vendors, and activities for people of all ages.

Zoom and on campus

Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary Luther Lecture feat. Dr. Marcella K. Perett

Samuelson Chapel

The innovative professional vocal ensemble concludes its 16th season with an eclectic concert featuring music from the Broadway stage.

Tierra Rejada Golf Club, 15187 Tierra Rejada Road in Moorpark

Get ready for a day of swings, putts and camaraderie at the Tierra Rejada Golf Club.

Swenson Center for Social and Behavioral Sciences, Room 101

Sociologist Michelle Janning, PhD, will present research findings from her new book and discuss how family vacation homes are a compelling site to examine social roles, relationships and social inequalities.

Kingsmen Park

The annual Earth Day Sustainability Fair brings the community together to raise awareness of and inspire action for environmental sustainability.

Samuelson Chapel

Join the Cal Lutheran Wind Ensemble, conducted by Michael Hart, for a diverse program of powerful and engaging works showcasing the talents of student musicians.

Samuelson Chapel

The Cal Lutheran Jazz Collective will perform a dynamic mix of music by jazz legends and contemporary composers.

Samuelson Chapel

The Mariachi Ensemble will blend tradition and innovation to perform a selection of vibrant and emotive pieces that showcase the depth and energy of this beloved genre.

Virtual

One of the key orienting perspectives that guide the PLTS curriculum is learning at the nexus of race, class, gender, and earth justice. Join the “Seminary and Social Justice” webinar to learn more about what this means for students.

Soiland Recreation Center

In this expo-style event, student teams will share their innovative startup projects in a competitive environment.

St. Paul, MN

TEEM Berkeley meets in-person at Luther Seminary in St. Paul

Portland, OR

TEIL PLTS meets in-person in Portland, OR

Indianapolis, IN

TEEM PLTS-IKS meets in-person in Indianapolis, IN