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November Graduation and 25th Anniversary Celbration

LTS Admin — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 06:58:35 +0000

On November 28, LTS held its November graduation ceremony. It was a historical day, as it was the first graduation as a fully accredited and registered insititution. Four students graduated: Two from South Africa, and one each from Malawi and Ethiopia. In total, nine students graduated in 2025, as five had graduated in June. As part of the graduation ceremony, we also celebrated the 25th anniversary of LTS on its current campus in Pretoria. Dr Ntsimane, who was the LTS rector at the time of the move, held a presentation on the 111-year history of LTS, focussing on the reasons of the move from the rural Enhlanheni to Pretoria. This will be reported on in more detail in the newsletter. We thank God for this joyous day!

Graduates and Teaching Staff

Dr Ntsimane presenting on the history of LTS

Students Maganga and Welke received prize-giving awards

Graduates received a Pastoral Care Companion as a gift from the Saint Philip Lutheran Mission Society

Graduate Mogezi Mabas

Student Kabelo Kotu

Registrar Hanfato was the preacher, preaching on 1. Timothy 4:1-6

Graduates and other Students listening attentively to the sermon

Rev da Rocha leading the liturgy

Family Huf serving as musicians

Graduate Daniel Wowa from Malawi

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June 2025 Graduation

LTS Admin — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:54:54 +0000

On 20 June 2025, five students graduated from their theological studies at LTS. This year, the celebrations were held in the seminary chapel. Rector Hiestermann welcomed the graduates, their guests, and the LTS staff. Hymns were accompanied by a brass band, keyboard and guitar, making it a joyous occasion. Bishop Sithole (LCSA) preached on the calling of Isaiah, and how it relates to the call of the graduates. Registrar Hanfato served as master of ceremonies. He was also responsible for the the prize-giving, which followed the conferring of certificates to the graduates. For each subject, prizes were awarded for best student, most improved student, and good fellow.

Even though LTS has an international student body with students from six different African countries, this time, the graduates were all South Africans. Rector Hiestermann thanked the faculty and staff for their dedication and faithful work, also thanking all donors who continue making it possible for the LTS to exist and fulfill its mission to graduate multipliers for the Lutheran Church in Africa.

We hope the photos will portray the some of the joys experienced on the day. May the ministries of the graduates bear witness for the glory of God.

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Dr. van Niekerk completes PhD.

LTS Admin — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 06:46:50 +0000

We are thrilled to announce that our esteemed Greek and Hebrew lecturer, Dr. Robert van Niekerk, has successfully earned his PhD in New Testament Studies! His dedication and hard work have truly paid off.

The number of LTS lecturers with PhD degrees is steadily increasing, making it a well-qualified faculty. Of the 5 fulltime lecturers, 3 have a PhD, and 3 of the parttime lecturers also have earned their PhD. Another two lecturers are expected to receive their PhD degrees next year. We are grateful for the hard work and dedication of our lecturers!

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