International Student Community
Presently, Luther Seminary welcomes 55 international students in a variety of programs from 21 different countries.Several church denominations are represented.Most of these students live on the campus and a few study from abroad. The Office of International Student Services (OISS) walks students through all aspects of their studies here as well as upholding federal regulations. The Coordinator for International StudentServices, Marie Hayes, is the primary source of information and decision making. The Global Mission Institute works closely with the OISS to encourage international students by:
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Providing hospitality and assisting in cultural integration for international students, scholars, guests, and their families.
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Coordinating international student activities and events together with the Office of International Student Services and international student representatives elected by the international student community.
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Connecting international students to the community through area events and speaking/preaching opportunities in congregations.
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Connecting national and international students for fellowship and educational opportunities.
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Planning social and educational opportunities for all students to learn (or teach) about the global church.
Read about some of Luther's international students.
Academic Year 2009-10 Statistics:
Our international students this semester come from the following countries: Cameroon, Canada, Ethiopia, Germany, Ghana, Guyana, India, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mexico, Myanmar, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden, Tanzania, Turkey.
Fifteen of them are involved in a Master of Arts program, two are pursuing a Master of Divinity degree, one is working on a Master of Sacred Music, nine on a Master of Theology degree, 19 are Ph.D. students, six are Doctor of Ministry students and three are non-degree students.
Our international students are just some of the students who make up Luther Seminary's ecumenical student body.