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People interacting in a dining hall, with two men shaking hands at the forefront. Community, spiritual growth, connection and transformative—these are just a few of the words used to describe what life is like at Luther Seminary. Whether you’re on campus or online, there are ways to get involved and to feel connected.

Student Resources Helping you succeed at seminary and beyond

Student Groups Connect with peers outside the classroom

Demographics Information about the student body

Faith and Worship Opportunities for spiritual formation

The Twin Cities Learn more about Minneapolis and St. Paul

Housing On and off campus housing options for students

New student orientation — Luther’s Welcome Statement is not just a series of words, but a living practice that calls the entire community into courageous conversations and relationships across differences. [Pictured: New student orientation]

Students are encouraged to share their vocal, instrumental, dance, and visual gifts. [Pictured: Seminary choir — Joining the seminary choir is just one of many ways to engage in worship life. Students are encouraged to share their vocal, instrumental, dance, and visual gifts. [Pictured: Seminary choir]

Olson Campus Center, Chapel of the Incarnation — Worship and spiritual practices are essential parts of community life at Luther Seminary. [Pictured: Olson Campus Center, Chapel of the Incarnation]

Lutheran World Federation President and Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria Archbishop Musa Panti Filibus ’98 Ph.D. preaches in Olson Campus Center's Chapel of the Incarnation — Luther Seminary hosts amazing preachers and speakers who challenge and inspire our community. [Pictured: Lutheran World Federation President and Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria Archbishop Musa Panti Filibus ’98 Ph.D. preaches in Olson Campus Center’s Chapel of the Incarnation.]

Assistant Professor of Church History Jennifer Wojciechowski ’18 Ph.D. — Luther Seminary faculty embrace innovative thinking to deliver high-quality education and creatively engage with students. [Pictured: Assistant Professor of Church History Jennifer Wojciechowski ’18 Ph.D.]

Assistant Professor Jennifer Wojciechowski ’18 Ph.D. records an online course lesson — Not only are courses offered conveniently at a distance, but so are chapel, Bible trivia, social gatherings, weekly coffee conversations, and community workshops. [Pictured: Assistant Professor Jennifer Wojciechowski ’18 Ph.D. records an online course lesson.]

Recent M.Div. graduate Nellie Hennager browses materials in Gullixson Hall's library. — Luther Seminary’s curriculum provides flexibility for students to individualize their studies and explore their interests and passions. [Pictured: Recent M.Div. graduate Nellie Hennager browses materials in Gullixson Hall’s library.]

M.Div. students Anna Wolf (top) and Miranda Joebgen peruse books in Gullixson Hall's library — Students at Luther Seminary have access to a plethora of resources to support their learning throughout seminary and beyond. [Pictured: M.Div. students Anna Wolf (top) and Miranda Joebgen peruse books in Gullixson Hall’s library.]

Students attend a class in a Bockman Hall. — Students, staff, and faculty from a variety of locations, experiences, identities, and perspectives come to study at Luther Seminary. [Pictured: Students attend a class in a Bockman Hall.] Student demographics.

Students engage in class discussion. — Luther Seminary is known around the world for its rigorous and relevant online and in-person degrees and course offerings. [Pictured: Students engage in class discussion.]

Vice President of Innovation and Congregational Mission and Leadership and Professor Dwight Zscheile. — Whether in-person or online, Luther Seminary offers flexible and relevant learning options. [Pictured: Vice President of Innovation and Congregational Mission and Leadership and Professor Dwight Zscheile.]

Bethany Ringdal ’19 M.Div. serves as a pastoral intern at Christ Lutheran Church on Capital Hill in St. Paul, Minnesota — Luther Seminary understands that education, formation, and preparation for ministry must be contextual. Whether immersed in rural, suburban, or urban contexts, students apply their learning in community. [Pictured: Bethany Ringdal ’19 M.Div. serves as a pastoral intern at Christ Lutheran Church on Capital Hill in St. Paul, Minnesota.]

Recent graduates Christine Belfrey Johnson (left) and Joe Davis study at Colossal Cafe in St. Paul, Minnesota — Luther Seminary students lead groups and engage in conversations with their peers, the institution, and church communities. [Pictured: Recent graduates Christine Belfrey Johnson (left) and Joe Davis study at Colossal Cafe in St. Paul, Minnesota.]

Recent M.Div. graduates Sarah Fike (left) and David Rojas Martinez talk at Colossal Cafe in St. Paul, Minnesota, near Luther Seminary's campus — The Twin Cities provide countless locations and activities for Luther Seminary students to enjoy, whether they live on or near campus or are visiting for Residential Focus Sessions. [Pictured: Recent M.Div. graduates Sarah Fike (left) and David Rojas Martinez talk at Colossal Cafe in St. Paul, Minnesota, near Luther Seminary’s campus.]

Students talk outside Bockman Hall, one of the on-campus housing options — Luther Seminary provides lodging options for residential students who want to live on or near campus. Nearby hotels and homestays are great options for distance students interested in short-term housing for Residential Focus Sessions. [Pictured: Students talk outside Bockman Hall, one of the on-campus housing options.]

A water feature decorates Luther Seminary’s campus. — The seminary’s campus offers many beautiful spaces for students to study, meet, and enjoy, whether they’re residents or visiting for Residential Focus Sessions. [Pictured: A water feature decorates Luther Seminary’s campus.]

A Celtic cross stands in front of Bockman Hall on Luther Seminary’s campus — “Luther Seminary educates 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.” —Luther Seminary mission statement [Pictured: A Celtic cross stands in front of Bockman Hall on Luther Seminary’s campus.]

Olson Campus Center on the seminary’s campus in St. Paul, Minnesota — Luther Seminary’s vision is to lead faithful innovation for the sake of the gospel of Jesus Christ in a rapidly changing world. [Pictured: Olson Campus Center on the seminary’s campus in St. Paul, Minnesota.]

Old Muskego Church, the first Norwegian Lutheran church built in the United States, moved from Muskego, Wisconsin, to Luther's St. Paul, Minnesota, campus in 1904. — Luther Seminary has educated leaders for Christian communities since 1869. Today, it’s the largest and most globally diverse seminary of the ELCA. [Pictured: Old Muskego Church, the first Norwegian Lutheran church built in the United States, moved from Muskego, Wisconsin, to Luther’s St. Paul, Minnesota, campus in 1904.]