Admissions Requirements
Applications for admission to the Ph.D. program are made to the
associate dean of graduate theological education ("associate dean") at
Luther Seminary.
All application materials from applicants living in the United
States must be received no later than Jan.1 preceding the academic
year for which admission is sought. All application materials from
international applicants must be received no later than Oct.15
preceding the academic year in which admission is sought.
Applicants are notified of the admission decision of the Graduate
Committee shortly after March 1.
An applicant who does not meet the following stated requirements
in a particular area must have exceptional qualifications in other
areas and/or demonstrate competence in an interview to be considered
for admission.
1.
A First Degree in Theology
Applicants must have a bachelor of divinity, master of arts, or
master of divinity degree (or an equivalent) from an accredited
theological school.
2. Acceptable Grade Point Average
Applicants must have a grade point average of at least 3.25 on
a 4.00 scale on each transcript submitted.
3. Application Form
Application forms are available on request from
the Office of Graduate Theological Education at Luther Seminary,
or you may view and
print application forms here.
4. Transcripts
Official transcripts of college, seminary and
other graduate work must be sent directly from the schools to the
associate dean at Luther Seminary.
5. Academic Recommendations
Three academic recommendations on forms provided must be sent
directly to the associate dean by those writing the
recommendations. You may
view and print
recommendation forms here.
6. Application Fee
A fee of $50.00 must accompany the application. The fee is not
refundable.
7.
Graduate Record Examination
Score
Applicants must submit an official record of results of the
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test not more than five
years old. Luther Seminary's testing code with Educational Testing
Service (ETS) is 6377. This allows them to send your scores
directly to us. The GRE requirement does not apply to international
students submitting TOEFL scores.
8. TOEFL Score (International applicants only)
International applicants must submit a score on
the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The score must
be 250 or above, with an essay rating of at least 5.0, and must not
be more than one year old.
9. Statement
A statement of no more than five pages giving reasons for
pursuing graduate study, a summary of academic work done in
anticipation of doctoral study, and a description of the intended
area of study and specialization.
10.Writing Sample
A recent sample of written work, normally not exceeding 5,000
words, that demonstrates academic ability in the proposed field of
study.
11. Clinical Pastoral Education
(Pastoral care and counseling applicants only)
One unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
is a prerequisite for admission to the pastoral care and
counseling area of study.
12. Endorsement
(International students only)
Official endorsement from the appropriate officer of an
applicant’s denomination is required for all international
students sponsored by their denominations.
13. Financial Aid
Financial aid is awarded by the Graduate Committee
on the basis of merit and need. Notifications of financial awards
are included with offers of admission. (Candidates seeking federal
student loans should see "Aid for Post-Graduate Students" on the
Financial Aid page.)
For further information contact:
Paul Lokken, Associate Dean
Graduate Theological
Education
651-641-3203
gte@luthersem.edu
or
Katie Dahl,
Associate Director & Program Coordinator,
Graduate Theological Education
651-641-3203
gte@luthersem.edu
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