Lutheran Studies Conference Schedule

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

3:30-5:00pm – Faith and Spirituality in Medical Care and Hospitals Within and Beyond the Military

Introductory Comments (Marit Trelstad) and Interfaith Panel (Erik Hammerstrom, Chaplain from Madigan Army Medical Center)

5:15-6:30pm – Dinner + Conversation: Faith and Religion with the Military (Registration Required)

Join us for a delicious dinner and facilitated conversation with Army Chaplains. Community members, alums, students, church members, pastors and church leaders are especially welcome – this is for you!

Your dinner registration for the partially-hosted dinner includes one alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage, appetizers, and full buffet dinner, coffee, tea and dessert.

$10 for current PLU students and $20 for all other registrants. Capacity is limited so please register early to ensure a space for dinner.

7:00-8:15pm – Faith and Religion in the Military: Soul Care and Interfaith Relations

Interfaith Panel with U.S. Army Chaplain Corps

Contact Dr. Marit Trelstad, PLU University Chair of Lutheran Studies with questions: marit.trelstad@plu.edu.