Costs and Dates
Application timeline | Tuition | Travel and living expenses | Scholarships and financial aid
Applications
Apply online. Questions? Call 651-641-3521 or 1-800-LUTHER-3.
Application timeline
February
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Completed applications are due February 15 of the year you intend to enroll.
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April
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Notification of acceptance will be mailed in April.
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May 1
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$5,000 tuition charged to student account.
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This class consists of a cohort of approximately 10-18 students. All sessions are held on the campus of Luther Seminary in Saint Paul, Minn.
The next cohort seminars will be held June 4-22, 2018.
Tuition and fees
Total tuition (for students admitted in 2018) is $15,000 for the entire program, payable in annual payments across the first three years of the program. (Rates are subject to change for students admitted in 2019 -- but guaranteed at that rate once the student is admitted.)
Other required fees (beyond tuition) include:
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A one-time candidacy fee of $600, assessed when the thesis proposal is approved.
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A one-time graduation fee of $150, assessed when the thesis project is accepted, prior to Commencement.
The program is structured to enable students to complete it in three years. Students continuing after the third year will be assessed a $500 per year continuation fee.
The Academic Catalog gives the complete list of fees as well.
Travel and living expenses
Students are required to bear travel and living expenses. Limited housing may be available in Stub Hall on Luther Seminary's campus but is not guaranteed to students in the first year of the program. Information about other housing options is made available upon receipt of a confirmation deposit.
Scholarships and financial aid
Many students enrolled in D.Min. programs receive significant financial support from their congregations, synods, judicatories, denominational agencies, etc.
Additional financial aid support: