Martin Otto-Zimmann has a diverse work experience in the field of theology and education. Martin currently serves as the Senior Director of Continuing Education at United Lutheran Seminary. Prior to this, they were the Executive Director of the Stewardship of Life Institute. Martin has also worked as a Pastor/Roving Theologian and Culture Critic for ELCA, as an Interim Pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church, and as a Pastor/Assistant to the Bishop for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land. Additionally, they have held positions as an Adjunct Faculty at Siena Heights University and Bowling Green State University. Martin's experience also includes being an Assisting Pastor at St. Luke's Lutheran Church and a Pastor at St. John Lutheran Church. Throughout their career, Martin has demonstrated a strong passion for theology and education.
Martin Otto-Zimmann started their education journey in 1986 when they enrolled in Wittenberg University to pursue a Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature/Letters. Martin completed their undergraduate studies in 1990.
In 1994, Martin focused on Theology and enrolled in Trinity Lutheran Seminary. However, no specific degree is mentioned for this period.
Martin continued their theological studies at Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg from 1996 to 1998, where they earned a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree, specializing in Theology and Religious Vocations.
In 1998, Martin shifted their studies to Howard Divinity School and focused on Ethics and the Civil Rights Movement, although the specific degree obtained is not mentioned.
From 1997 to 1998, Martin attended Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg again, this time earning a Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree. No field of study is specified for this degree.
Finally, Martin completed their highest level of education from 2006 to 2011 at Bowling Green State University, where they obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in American Culture Studies.
Overall, Martin Otto-Zimmann has a diverse educational background, with degrees in English literature, theology, and American culture studies.
March, 2017 - present