1. Why
Luther
Seminary?
In a yearly survey by
the Association of
Theological Schools,
entering students
consistently rank
quality of the faculty,
academic reputation
and theological
perspectives in the
top 5 reasons they
choose Luther Seminary.
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Luther Seminary
educates leaders
for Christian
communities
called and sent
by the Holy Spirit
to witness to
salvation through
Jesus Christ and
to serve in God’s
world.
We have alums in all 50 states,
plus 46 countries
Alums currently serving in ministry: 3,451
More than 80% of M.Div. students
go on to pursue their first calls within 6
months of graduation
Numberof
students
Numberin2014graduatingclass:168
The students
Each year, the Graduate Preaching Fellowship
is awarded to a deserving Master of Divinity
graduate. This fellowship offers a unique
opportunity for reflection on and practice in the
art of preaching through study and experience
abroad. In the last five years, Graduate
Preaching Fellowship recipients have
traveled to:
Alumni
Global
46%
54%
FemaleMale
Amount awarded in
2013-14: $2.8M
86% of new
students receive
merit-based
scholarships
30% of students
graduate
without debt
Scholarships
Armenia
Bolivia
Cameroon
China
Ecuador
England
France
Guatemala
India
Israel
Turkey
Japan
Norway
Palestine
Paraguay
Peru
Scotland
South Africa
Sweden
International students—61 students representing 24 countries
Many Luther alums serve as leaders in the global church,
including:
Elieshi Mungure, Ph.D. ’07, Department for Mission and
Development Area Secretary for Africa, Lutheran World
Federation
Laura Hindrianto, M.A. ’05 and M.Th. ’07, Dean of
Students, Sabah Theological Seminary, Malaysia; Country
Coordinator, ELCA Young Adults in Global Mission
Peter Ndungu, M.A. ’05, Co-Founder and Executive
Director, Ngong Road Children Association, Kenya, Africa
Daniel Trejo Coria, M.Div. ’69, President, Mexican
Lutheran Church
Diversity
Ecumenical students: 28% represent
41 denominations that are non-ELCA*
14% are students
of color
Total
students
*EvangelicalLutheranChurchinAmerica
622

2. The education
Number of faculty: 29
Our faculty represent diverse faith traditions,
including Lutheran, Presbyterian, Methodist,
Episcopalian, Catholic, Pentecostal and Baptist.
Nearly one-third of our faculty are
graduates of Luther Seminary.
To date, current Luther Seminary faculty members
have published more than 100 books. They
also contribute to numerous books and
academic journals.
The faculty
The Twin Cities of St. Paul and
Minneapolis offer students
a diversity of thought, faith
backgrounds and ministry
opportunities. Students can apply
their learning by working with:
Short-term mission groups
Immigration and
refugee support
Outreach to the homeless
Youth mentorship and
addiction counseling
New and established
congregations
Political action groups
Tutoring and recreational
programs for children
TheTwinCities
AndyRoot,CarrieOlsonBaalsonAssociateProfessorof
YouthandFamilyMinistry
MatthewSkinner,AssociateProfessorofNewTestament
LoisMalcolm,AssociateProfessorofSystematicTheology
Years at Luther: 9
Degrees:
Ph.D.—Princeton Theological Seminary
M.Th.—Fuller Theological Seminary
M.Div.—Fuller Theological Seminary
B.A.—Bethel College
Research interests: Theology of ministry,
youth ministry, families, childhood, Dietrich
Bonhoeffer, culture
Fun fact: A sports addict, and partial
Twins season ticket holder with colleague
Rolf Jacobson;
passionate about
both professional
and amateur
hockey and coach
of his children’s
hockey teams.
Contextual Learning As a student, you’ll be given
the opportunity to apply what you learn in the classroom to a ministry
site while at Luther Seminary. During this hands-on learning, you’ll be
accompanied by the support of your ministry community and faculty.
Distributed Learning
DL
Luther Seminary’s distributed
learning program combines
online learning with on-campus
intensives, allowing you to earn
a Master of Divinity or Master
of Arts in children, youth and
family ministry while remaining
where you are.
M.Div. DL students—120
M.A. CYF DL students—10
Luther Seminary provides multiple degree options at the master’s
and doctoral levels. You’ll learn in class, online, in small groups and in
service. You choose the path that best meets your needs, maximizes your
strengths and feeds your curiosity.
Master of Divinity
Distributed Learning option available
Doctor of Ministry
Biblical Preaching
Congregational Mission and Leadership
Master of Theology
Master of Arts
Old Testament
New Testament
History of Christianity
Systematic Theology
Studies in Lutheran Ministries
Children, Youth and Family Ministry
Distributed Learning option available
Congregational and Community Care
Congregational Mission and Leadership
They come from
various places,
backgrounds and
faith traditions.
Their stories
blend at Luther
Seminary.
Now there are
varieties of gifts, but
the same Spirit; and
there are varieties
of ministries, but
the same Lord; and
there are varieties
of activities, but it is
the same God who
activates all of them
in everyone.
—1 Corinthians 12:4-6
Philip Nushann Master of Arts in
Congregational and Community Care
Our world continues to experience the
reality of diversities. The emergence
of new phenomena has made it even
more composite. Therefore, the world
needs faithful leaders to make the
difference. Luther Seminary will equip
you with fundamental theological and
philosophical principles that agitate
you to becoming an unwavering and
purposeful ambassador of Christ.
What’s your story?
Admissions process
Application deadlines
January term: Nov. 1
Spring term: Dec. 1
Summer term: May 1
Fall term: July 1
Join us for a discernment event or
schedule a personalized visit!
www.luthersem.edu/visit
The Cost
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Approximate cost for a full-time M.Div. student
$15,500 for one year of study
$35,000 for tuition and living expenses
Luther Seminary offers a number of financial aid options,
from scholarships and loans to financial coaching.
www.luthersem.edu/finaid
Years at Luther: 12
Degrees:
Ph.D.—Princeton Theological Seminary
M.Div.—Princeton Theological Seminary
B.A.—Brown University
Research interests: The Acts of the
Apostles, the Gospels, political and cultural
realities during New Testament times,
biblical preaching
Fun fact: Is a regular contributor to The
Huffington Post and Working Preacher’s
weekly Sermon Brainwave podcast
Years at Luther: 20
Degrees:
Ph.D.—University of Chicago
M.A.—Luther Seminary
M.A.—University of Minnesota
B.A.—Bethel College
Research interests: Christian, biblical,
feminist and philosophical theology; ethics;
world Christianity
Fun fact: Born and raised in the Philippines
Eric Karlson Master of Divinity
As a second-career student, I was
concerned about getting back into
the classroom that I had not seen in
more than 15 years. But I was quickly
reminded of the resources available
to help make the transition a little bit
easier, and began to feel included in
the greater community of students
like myself.
Sara Bishop Master of Divinity,
Distributed Learning (DL) program
I am working toward my M.Div. from
Ankara, Turkey. My husband serves
in the Foreign Service and we live
and work overseas. If not for the DL
program, I would be waiting at least
five years before pursuing my call. I
am deeply grateful that my education
is challenging and stimulating. My
context is unusual, and I regularly
bring ‘book knowledge,’ ideas and
practices into the real, multi-faith,
multicultural world in which I live
and function.
Taylor Skoglund Master of Arts in
Old Testament
At Luther Seminary, your instructors
will challenge you to go beyond what
you think you’re capable of, and will
help you achieve more than you ever
thought possible. The combination of
an academic and religious education is
invaluable for pursuing your vocation,
even one outside the church. You will
experience a holistic way of doing life
with others. Students, faculty and
staff grow spiritually, intellectually and
emotionally alongside one another.