Graduate Research Programs

Dear Prospective Graduate Student:

The program of graduate studies at Luther Seminary stands as a sign of our commitment to the future of theological education and the future of the Christian church. Today's church requires leaders; so does tomorrow’s.

The seminary prepares masters of theology, doctors of philosophy, and doctors of ministry today who will not only do their own work of teaching, proclaiming, and applying the Christian tradition, but also develop the next generation of Christian leaders. 

Luther’s graduate research program invites applicants who have the academic ability and the theological passion to delve deeply into all aspects of the Christian faith in order to enrich their own ministries, to present the gospel faithfully and creatively in a rapidly changing world, and to accept the challenge of preparing others to do the same.

- Dr. Paul J. Lokken, Associate Dean
  Graduate Theological Education

Explore these links to learn more about our graduate programs:

• Master of Theology (M.Th.)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
• Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.)

Academic programs grounded in faith

Since 1995 the stated mission of Luther Seminary has been to educate 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. This mission is embedded in all of the graduate programs that the seminary offers.

Graduate programs steward persons preparing for professional leadership in Christian communities in North American and throughout the world to pursue their learning needs, goals and objectives. The next generation will need confessional scholars who have all the credentials of the academy and who also relate their scholarship to addressing the needs of the church in a new era of mission.