Institute for Luther Studies in the Asian Context

As a Lutheran seminary with a history going back to 1913, LTS understands one of its　responsibilities is to introduce Luther’s theology and the Lutheran heritage to Chinese Christians, and to develop these areas within the Chinese churches.

LTS is ideally suited to the task of the contextual study of Luther’s theology within　 Chinese society because it is the repository of significant literature in Lutheran studies,　such as major collections of Luther’s works (Weimarer Ausgabe, American Edition and　Erlanger Ausgabe), and its faculty includes teachers specializing in Luther studies.

This Institute for of Luther Studies in Asian Context (ILSAC) was established in 2001 for　the study of Luther in the Asian context. The contextualization of Luther’s theology in Asia widens the scope of traditional Luther studies and enriches the Lutheran heritage in the globalizing world.

To achieve the aims mentioned, ILSAC has held different symposia, conferences, lectures,　study reformation tours, and publishing research papers, etc. In addition, on a yearly rotating basis with other institutes of the seminary, ILSAC arranges public lectures to be　held at the Friday Assemblies at LTS during the Spring terms.