How can we help you?

  1. Bringing a group to campus?
    Whether you are looking for a warm, inviting place for your congregation council to hold a day of retret, a destination for your middle school confirmation class, or a luncheon location for you senior citizen group, we may be able to help! Church Relations works with some of the church groups coming to campus or we help link you with the appropriate office, depdning upon the size and needs of the group. If you are bringing a group of senior high students to tour campus, you may contact the Admissions Office directly.
  2. Looking for a student music ensemble to be part of your congregation's worship service?
    From trios and quartets to very large ensembles, more than one-third of our students is involved in one or more of the music ensembles for which St. Olaf is internationally known. Some of these ensembles are willing and interested in opportunities to perform or be part of a worship service. For informaiton, including costs, contact the Office of Music Organizations.
  3. Student outreach groups
    St. Olaf Christian Outreach (SCO) is an energetic group of college students focused on reaching out to local youth and churches through retreats, worship and service projects. Teams meet weekly to plan retreats and improve their skills as Christian leaders. For more information contact the college pastors' office 507-786-3092.
  4. Scholarships for St. Olaf graduates going to an ELCA seminary There are two scholarship opportunities annually for St. Olaf graduates (from any year) who are pursuing their M.Div. at an ELCA seminary and intend to become a pastor ordained in the ELCA. The Ole Glesne Seminary Scholarship Fund awards scholarships and book awards to Oles enrolled at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minn. The Cleven Seminary Scholarship is awarded to one student enrolled in any of the ELCA seminaries. These scholarships are awarded only once to an individual, with annual application deadlines of May 1. For more information and application forms, contact churchrelations@stolaf.edu or you may call 507-786-8254.
  5. Seminary and Divinity School Day, September 25, 2008 at Gustavus Adolphus College

    Seminary and Divinity Day School 2008 will be at Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, Minn. on Thursday, September 25. Contact churchrelations@stolaf.edu or call 507-786-8254 to sign up for the event. Transportation may be provided. This event is held every other year at St. Olaf College and Gustavus Adolphus College in cooperation with Luther Seminary.

    Here is an invitation from Church Relations Director Grady St. Dennis:

    We at Gustavus are planning a Seminary and Divinity School Day to be held on our campus early in the fall semester, on September 25, 2008, for all students considering the possibility of seminary or divinity school following their undergraduate experience.  Working with us on this project are Ross Murray of Augsburg College and Ron Olson from Luther Seminary.

    The day will begin with chapel at 10 a.m. followed by a plenary with seminary and divinity school representatives, multiple workshops and break-out sessions on a variety of topics. Lunch will feature a keynote speaker, followed by more workshops. The program will conclude around
    4 p.m.  This is a day when students will have the opportunity to connect with representatives of ELCA and other seminaries, as well as other theology and divinity school personnel from around the country.

    There will be no charge for the events or for lunch for students or college staff, but you must register by name in advance with your Church Relations office.

    Thanks so much, and blessings in your exploration of a vocation in ministry!