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Jennifer Hornyak Wojciechowski

Assistant Professor of Church History, Luther Seminary

Dr. Jennifer Hornyak Wojciechowski is assistant professor of church history, and she has been teaching at Luther Seminary since 2019. Prior to this, she taught in the religion department at Augsburg University.

Wojciechowski graduated summa cum laude from the University of Minnesota (2005), received her Master of Arts at Bethel Seminary (2011) and her Ph.D. from Luther Seminary (2019).

She is author of the book “Women and the Christian Story: A Global History” (Fortress, 2022) and numerous articles in publications including Word & World and Minnesota History. Her research focuses on women’s history, American history, and the intersection of religion and social reform.

She is the associate editor of the journal Word & World.

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How is Christian Mysticism Relevant Today?

The importance of experience

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Finding Hope for the Church 9000 Miles from Home

Two weeks visiting Christian churches in North Sumatra, Indonesia

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The Hope of the Crucifixion

A symbol of a love so deep, so infinite, that it is almost terrifying to behold

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The Ecstatic and the Everyday

On a Christian-mysticism-informed car pilgrimage to northeast Wisconsin

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Teresa of Ávila: an Approachable Saint?

Reading a saint’s writings can help us to see beyond idealization, and appreciate their actual relatability

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Can Christian History Help Us Imagine a Brighter Future?

An oddly optimistic view of the future of the church

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Walking the Narrow Road: Milestones in Church History

Theology & History

Instructor: Jennifer Hornyak Wojciechowski

This engaging church history course covers the basics: early Christianity, the Nicene Creed, the Reformation, historical practices of monasticism and missionary work, and more.

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Crash Course: Bible

Bible

Instructor: Jennifer Hornyak Wojciechowski

Deepen your understanding of the Bible by exploring its origins, context, and more, gaining trustworthy methods for reading and interpreting the text.

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Crash Course: Church

Theology & History

Instructor: Jennifer Hornyak Wojciechowski

Learn how the church began, how it grew, how it’s changing—and how to talk about it in clear, meaningful ways so you can confidently guide others in their spiritual journey.

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Faithfully Gifted: Women in Church History

Theology & History

Instructor: Jennifer Hornyak Wojciechowski

Travel back through time as you dive into the lives of eight remarkable women in church history who answered God’s call by utilizing their unique gifts to advance God’s Kingdom.

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Jennifer Hornyak Wojciechowski