LCC Invites CUS Visitation Team for Fall 2025
Luther Classical College (LCC) has invited the Concordia University System (CUS) to send an informal visitation team to meet with regents, administrators, professors, and students during its historic first fall semester. The invitation is part of LCC’s ongoing effort to explore potential pathways toward formalizing the college’s relation to the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS). Among […]
LCC Secures Funds to Complete First On-Campus Residence
With just under thirty weeks remaining until its inaugural week of classes, Luther Classical College (LCC) has secured the necessary funding to complete the construction of its first on-campus residence. “We give thanks to God for His providence for us and for our students,” says LCC president Rev. Dr. Harold Ristau. “Every brick laid is […]
Luther Classical College Continues to Pursue Relationships within LCMS after Submitting RSO Application
Luther Classical College recently received notice from the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) that the college’s application for Recognized Service Organization (RSO) is being denied consideration. Notable RSOs include Lutherans for Life, Wittenberg Academy, and the Consortium for Classical Lutheran Education, each of which includes, like LCC, rostered LCMS clergy […]
Luther Classical College Applies for RSO Status
At its December 6, 2024 meeting in Denver, the Luther Classical College (LCC) Board of Regents voted to apply for Recognized Service Organization (RSO) status with The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS). “We are delighted at the opportunity to submit an application to become an RSO of LCMS. The support of hundreds of patrons and congregations […]
Rev. Joshua Hayes Named Dean of Chapel for Luther Classical College
Rev. Joshua Hayes will serve as the first dean of chapel at Luther Classical College in Casper, Wyoming, when classes commence on August 25, 2025. Hayes, who holds a master’s degree in classics, also will teach LCC’s summer Latin course starting in June. His duties will be split among conducting chapel services, teaching, and serving […]
LCC Partners with Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church for Launch-Year Academic Space
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church of Casper, Wyoming, has agreed to host classes for the opening year of Luther Classical College, starting in August 2025. LCC’s main campus is currently under construction on 13 acres adjacent to Mount Hope Lutheran Church and the Wyoming District Office of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. As enrollment is projected to […]
Luther Classical College Establishes Trade School Partnerships
Luther Classical College, which is scheduled to open in August 2025, offers a unique set of educational opportunities, ranging from pre-seminary studies in biblical languages to trade school partnerships for students aspiring to careers in plumbing, welding, diesel mechanics, and the like. All students share about eighty per cent of their coursework in common, spanning […]
Dr. Caleb Karges Joins LCC Faculty as Dean of Students
As Luther Classical College prepares to open to its first cohort of students in August 2025, Dr. Caleb Karges will join the faculty as dean of students, effective January 1, 2025. Dr. Karges hold a Ph.D. in Modern History from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. He has extensive teaching experience in the areas […]
Vespers Homily by Rev. Dr. John Stephenson at the Inauguration of President Harold Ristau
October 6, 2024Trinity Lutheran ChurchRev. Dr. John Stephenson Text: Prov 1:1-7 & Eph 4:7-11 A stroke of genius on someone’s part has us hear the opening verses of the Book of Proverbs as we consecrate to the Lord and place in His hands the ministry of Harold Ristau as founding president of Luther Classical College. […]
What People Are Saying about Dr. Harold Ristau’s Inauguration as LCC President
A video recording of the full inauguration ceremony of President Ristau is now available online! We again thank all who could be in attendance for this historic event. Many kind and generous statements were read during the ceremony from special guests and representatives who regretted their inability to attend. Rev. Matthew Harrison, president of the […]