Before entering seminary

• Obtain your bachelor degree (any major).

• If you are interested in becoming rostered with the ELCA as an associate in ministry (AIM), diaconal minister or deaconess, you may wish to meet with your synod before beginning seminary study. Non-ELCA candidates should visit with their judicatory leaders.

• Consider visiting Luther Seminary.

• Consider attending a discernment event.

• Apply to Luther Seminary.

• See the academic catalog for other M.A. requirements for specific concentrations.

You've been accepted!

Begin your master of arts of master of sacred music degree. This description of the next two years is a sample. Not every student follows the same path or goes at the same pace. Use this key to help you understand the steps we've described:

	Non-credit requirement
	Strongly Encourage Participation
	Contextual leadership Check the academic catalog for more information about contextual leadership at Luther Seminary, and visit the Contextual Leadership Initiative web site.
	See academic catalog

Year One

• First Week (orientation)  

• Weekly discipleship small group  

• Contextual leadership (varies depending upon concentration)  

• Courses:
  Bible and Theology
  Leadership
  Concentration courses
  Electives  

• Bible Proficiency Exam

Year Two

• Weekly discipleship small group  

• Contextual leadership placement (varies depending upon concentration)  

• Courses:
  Bible and Theology
  Leadership
  Concentration courses
  Electives  

• Writing, ministry or worship music project (except Youth and Family Ministry)  

• Commencement