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 reach 60–70 students for the opening year and construction priorities focus on student housing, it became apparent to the college leadership that an alternative site would be necessary for the first year’s academic needs. “Trinity was the natural choice,” says Dr. Ryan MacPherson, LCC’s academic dean. In June 2024, Trinity hosted LCC’s second annual Christian Culture Conference, with nearly 300

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 Lutheran theology and the classical liberal arts. A handful of track-specific courses offer opportunities to prepare for specific careers after college. The A.A. Trade Partnership Track includes the requirement that students begin a trade certificate program at another school, with the aim of completing an A.A. at LCC within two years and a trade certificate at the partner school by

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 of history, political science, and German. He will serve as associate professor of humanities at LCC, teaching part-time while also supervising student housing and student activities as dean of students. “Dr. Karges brings not only academic strength, but also a track record of caring for students both inside and outside of the classroom,” notes Dr. Ryan MacPherson, LCC’s academic dean.

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. Ever since the cultural changes of the 1960s started their advanced demolition work on Church and State and everything in between, Israel’s beautiful and sonorous Wisdom literature has been a sadly neglected portion of Sacred Scripture. Oh, all that blather about respect for elders, with students respectfully heeding their teachers, and the goofy assumption that human life in community has

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 Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, was not able to attend but sent a personalized greeting: “We wish Dr. Ristau and LCC well in pursuing their unique academic, vocational, and educational goals. I look forward to conversation on how LCC might relate to the LCMS… in the future. Blessings in Christ.” Mr. Mark Stern sent greetings on behalf of the Walter C. Dissen

October 22, 2024 Quarter 4 Newsletter, 2024 Dear friends of LCC, Greetings in Christ! We hope this letter finds you well and settling into a delightful fall season. God continues to bless the college as we approach the end of the year. It has been quite a busy season for us. At the beginning of this month, President Ristau’s inauguration took place at Trinity Lutheran Church in Casper, Wyoming. Over 200 guests were in attendance. Of special note were Pres. Gene Pfeifer of Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato, Minnesota, and Pres. Kyle Washut of Wyoming Catholic College in Lander, Wyoming, together with Rev. Ted Giese, who marched in the procession on behalf of Pres. Timothy