Before
entering seminary
- Obtain your bachelor degree (any major).
- At least a year before beginning seminary study, meet with
your synod or judicatory to enter the
candidacy process.
- Consider visiting Luther Seminary.
- Consider attending a
discernment event.
- Apply to Luther Seminary.
- Consider taking
Greek (prerequisite for all New Testament
courses. Available at Luther Seminary summer, fall and January
terms).
You've been accepted!
Begin your master of divinity degree. This
description of the next four 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:
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Non-credit requirement |
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Strongly Encourage
Participation
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Contextual
Learning
Check the academic catalog for
more information about contextual learning at Luther
Seminary, and visit the
Contextual Learning
Web site. |
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Optional times
Requirement may be fulfilled at other times during the course
of your education. |
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Candidacy requirement
For more information about the ELCA candidacy process
(required for those who wish to be ordained or rostered in the
ELCA), visit www.elca.org/candidacy. To get in touch with
your synod, go to
www.elca.org/synod. |
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See academic catalog |
Year One
Year Two
Year Three
- ELCA students are required to spend
one year in a congregation
internship.
Year Four
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