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LSN welcomes all Lutheran scholars of religion and theology--from all different expressions of Lutheranism--seeking conversation together with the goal to promote a collaborative and constructive ethos among diverse Lutheran theologians around the world.
Sorry, forgot to mention that Carl Hughes presented the first paper on Friday💕
November 23, 2025 at 12:02 AM
And, Finally, Christine Helmer, Piotr Malysz, Derek Nelson, and Ilmari Karimies offered thoughts on future plans for more #LutherandMysticism

Sorry for not having pictures for everything! #AARSBL25 can interrupt the flow in the most challenging and delightful ways 🫠
November 23, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Risto Saarinen presented Juhs Virta’s paper on “Time, Change, and Christ in Martin Luther’s Theology” followed by William Ruasell’s “Luther’s ‘This-Worldly Mysticism’”
November 23, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The keynote speaker was Aristotle Papanikolaou with his “An Ascetical Politics: Theosis, Mysticism, and Askesis”
November 23, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The. 4. Ron Rittgers added a good paper on “Intoxicated by the Word: Scripture as a Source and Site of Mystical Union I. martin Luther’s Theology”
November 23, 2025 at 12:00 AM
After the Break, 3. Ilmari Karimies enlightened us with his work on “From Contemplation to Social Action:On the Meaning of Mystical Language”
November 23, 2025 at 12:00 AM
2. Joshua Holmann spoke on “Nicholas of Cusa’s Mystical Theology and Church Reform on the Eve of the Reformation
November 23, 2025 at 12:00 AM
3. A24-319 SUNDAY 11/24 3:00-4:30 PM; Theme: Settler Colonial Subjects, Indigenous Rights, and Repair

San Diego Convention Center—3 (Upper Level West)
November 21, 2024 at 4:18 PM
2. A24-319 SUNDAY 11/24, 12:30-2:30 PM; Theme: Injury, Justice, Love, and Fate: Bonhoeffer’s Theo-Ethical Legacies

Hilton Bayfront—Aqua 314 (Third Level)
November 21, 2024 at 4:17 PM
While you're around for LSN sessions, see sessions offered by the Martin Luther and Global Lutheran Traditions sessions:

1. A23-423 SATURDAY 11/23, 5:00-6:30 PM; Theme: Beyond Lutheran Theological Neutrality Regarding Those of Other Religions or No Religion

San Diego Convention Center-Room 28D
November 21, 2024 at 4:16 PM
2. M23-510 SATURDAY 11/23 8:00-9:30: Pan-Lutheran Cocktail Hour: Lutheran Responses to the Crisis in Higher Education

Grand Hyatt—Marina Room (Lobby Level)
November 21, 2024 at 4:12 PM