Ministry Training

The ministry degree program at Luther Seminary offers students preparation to become ordained ministers or priests in various Christian religious sects and traditions, to preach at churches or religious schools/organizations. Students seeking a divinity degree will have gained knowledge in the theology and polity of a particular church, church law, liturgy and ritual, principles of pastoral ministry, homiletics, evangelism, church/parish organization and management, Christian ethics, church history, and related studies. Get more details below including other Minnesota colleges that offer ministry training.

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Luther Seminary

1851 East Highway 169, Grand Rapids, MN

Luther Theological Seminary is an Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliated school located in Saint Paul, MN, which maintains a seminary for faith-filled students seeking to become priests. This school has an enrollment of around 800 students every year. Luther Seminary offers several great programs to pick from. The more popular programs among students are listed below:

• Ministry
• Theology
• Theology and Religious Vocations

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, transcripts and records, as well as any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials.

Luther Theological Seminary also provides student services such as daycare assistance for students with children and career pathway counseling for students in need of help.

The cost of attendance is approximately $16,000 annually for the graduate level programs offered. The costs may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's net price calculator to understand their cost of attendance. Housing is offered and the cost is estimated to be $2,500 per year. Luther Seminary may help with costs by offering financial aid for potential students who are eligible by way of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

This school has been accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools since 1944. Get more information by following the link to visit the school's official website, where you can learn about programs available, tuition, and disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Ministry Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Luther Seminary has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Clergy

Description

Conduct religious worship and perform other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denomination. Provide spiritual and moral guidance and assistance to members.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, clergy employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.6% from 2014 to 2024

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).