All Upcoming Events

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.

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.

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.

Black Box Studio Theatre

Come check out the awesome projects our California Lutheran University students have been working on at their Senior Capstone Showcase.

Samuelson Chapel

University organist Adán Fernandez presents an Afternoon Organ Recital.

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.

Online via Zoom

Tammy Bachrach, PhD, of Azuza Pacific University, and Mina Chun, PhD, will discuss their research study focused on the experiences of a family following the death of a family member born with Down syndrome in 1961.

Samuelson Chapel

Student soloists selected through a competitive audition will perform with the Cal Lutheran String Symphony and Wind Symphony.

Navajo scholar Amanda Tachine, PhD, will share findings from her book, Native Presence and Sovereignty in College: Indigenous Weapons to Defeat Systemic Monsters. This lecture has been rescheduled from November 2024.

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

University organist Adán Fernandez will perform a 30-minute organ recital.

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.

Swenson 101/102

Kristine Jan Cruz Espinoza, PhD, will present "Deep Roots, Strong Branches: The Foundation and Future of Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions."

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 String Symphony will present eclectic pairings of string chamber music; conducted by Breanna Thornton.

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.

Preus-Brandt Forum

This new kind of dance concert will be filled with student experimentation. Watch the creativity of our students and see how their dances have evolved over time.

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