09/16/2026
United Lutheran Seminary (ULS) announced today the establishment of the Bengt Runo Hoffman Chair of Lutheran Spirituality and Ethics, a fully endowed faculty position created to sustain the school’s commitment to theological formation as it celebrates its bicentennial.
Backed by a $2.3 million private founding gift, the chair represents a significant long-term investment in the seminary’s mission to prepare leaders to engage complex global and ecclesial challenges. The seminary has set a goal to grow the endowment to $3.5 million to further expand academic resources and community engagement initiatives...