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Application Process and Financial Aid

You may apply online for M.Div., M.A., M.S.M or Certificate programs or as a non-degree student.

Additional procedures and information is available for these students and programs.

Application Deadlines

International Students

The international student application process has earlier deadlines and some additional forms.

M.Div. and M.A.

January Term: November 1
Spring Term: December 1
Summer Term: April 1
Fall Term: July 1

M.S.M.

Fall Term 2008: January and February of 2008
These are combined application deadline/audition dates.

Auditions for the M.S.M. program

Applicants must perform an audition with the seminary's Master of Sacred Music director, and with members of the St. Olaf music faculty.

The 2008 auditions have been completed and admission to the MSM program is closed for the 2008-2009 academic year.

The 2009 auditions are scheduled for:

  • Monday, February 23, 2009 (application material due by February 16) and
  • Monday, March 9, 2009 (application material due by March 2)

You must contact the MSM office to sign up for an audition and receive the audition requirements.

All materials including the application, application fee, official transcripts, letters of recommendation, musician recommendation and autobiography/statement of faith must be received in the Admissions Office by the date specified above.

Persons wishing to apply to the MSM program who are seeking admission prior to Fall 2008 may apply as a non-degree student and should sign up for an audition on one of the dates listed above. (Note: Admission to Luther Seminary as a non-degree student does not guarantee admission to the MSM program.)

M.S.M. Application Procedure

Ph.D., D.Min. and M.Th.

Ph.D.: January 1
D.Min. in Biblical Preaching: Feb. 15
D.Min. in Congregational Mission and Leadership: March 1
M.Th.: on-going
Graduate Studies Application Procedure

 

   
Next Steps
Start Your Online Application Now
Only for M.Div., M.A., M.S.M., Certificate or non-degree students.
Application fee of $50 is waived for online applications!  Start Here
Download Forms
Download application and reference forms in PDF format to print and send in.

  D.Min, Ph.D. and M.Th. Forms are here.
Request Recommendations Online
Contact your references online or download forms in PDF format.
Want more information or an application mailed to you?
 Request Information

admissions@luthersem.edu
651-641-3521 or 1-800-LUTHER-3
 
 
Abbreviations
ATS - Assoc. of Theo. Schools
CML -
Congregational Mission
               and Leadership
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D.Min. -
Doctor of Ministry
M.Div. -
Master of Divinity
M.Th. -
Master of Theology
M.S.M. -
Master of Sacred Music
Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy

 

 

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