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Jennifer Hornyak Wojciechowski

Dr. Jennifer Hornyak Wojciechowski
Dr. Jennifer Hornyak Wojciechowski

Jennifer Hornyak Wojciechowski

Assistant Professor of Church History, Luther Seminary, St. Paul, Minnesota

Dr. Jennifer Hornyak Wojciechowski is an assistant professor of Church History at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN, and the associate editor of the journal Word & World. Her areas of scholarship include the history of Christianity, women’s history, American history, Christian mysticism, and the intersection of religion and social reform. She is the author of Women and the Christian Story: A Global History (2022), and Tending the Garden: A History of Christian Mysticism (February 2025). 

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Ripon Cathedral, Yorkshire

By Dr. Jennifer Hornyak Wojciechowski

Why Church History Matters

More than just a collection of facts and dates
Detail from artwork by Hildegard von Bingen

By Dr. Jennifer Hornyak Wojciechowski

How is Christian Mysticism Relevant Today?

The importance of experience
Holbung Hill, Lake Toba, North Sumatra, Indonesia.

By Dr. Jennifer Hornyak Wojciechowski

Finding Hope for the Church 9000 Miles from Home

Two weeks visiting Christian churches in North Sumatra, Indonesia
Crucifixion (sculpture), Paul Granlund, Luther Seminary Chapel

By Dr. Jennifer Hornyak Wojciechowski

The Hope of the Crucifixion

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

By Dr. Jennifer Hornyak Wojciechowski

The Ecstatic and the Everyday

On a Christian-mysticism-informed car pilgrimage to northeast Wisconsin
St. Teresa of Avila, by Michael Corsini.

By Dr. Jennifer Hornyak Wojciechowski

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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Faith+Lead | The sun crests over a winding road on a misty hillside; in the foreground is a directional signpost with planks of wood indicating distances and directions from the base of the hill.

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.
Young man sits on a hill reading the Bible with a sunset in the background.

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.

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.
person sitting while reading book

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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