Ministries :: Seminaries
There are no "LCMC Seminaries". Rather, several seminaries across the country have a working relationship with LCMC (below). Many of these seminaries have made special provision to meet LCMC's expectations for Lutheran historical and theological training.
There are also other theological and ministry training options are available for those interested in contract calls, for lay theological training, and for continuing education for pastors. District ministry committees may have more information than noted here.
Individuals are encouraged to contact these institutions to find out which ones can meet some or all of our general expectations. Individuals interested in preparing for ministry in the LCMC are encouraged to approach a district's ministry committee for guidance and fulfillment of the candidacy process.
This is not an exhaustive list, nor is it an endorsement of any of these seminaries.
It is important to individuals and ministry committees to remember the list of general academic expectations serves as a guideline. Remember also that the wording, "or its equivalent," may be considered by ministry committees when assessing academic or other expectations of a candidate for ministry.
LCMC also has (or has had) students attending several other seminaries (District Ministry Committees will assist the student in how to fulfill the LCMC Lutheran educational requirements). ELCA seminaries may accept students as ecumenical students - further conversation with the seminary can clarify these options.
Please note that this information is subject to change without our knowledge.
MDiv Seminaries with which LCMC has working relationship
Florida |Minnesota | South Dakota | Utah
Florida
Evangelical College of Christian Studies and Theological Seminary
Admissions: Dr Timothy Hurley
President: Dr. Timothy Hurley
Evangelical College of Christian Studies and Theological Seminary
1490 S Military Trail, Suite 12
West Palm Beach, FL 33415
phone: 561.932.0222
fax: 561.932.0223
email: president [at] eccsfl [dot] org
web: www.eccsfl.org
Minnesota
Bethel Seminary
Admissions: Joseph Valentine Dworak
President: search in progress
Bethel Seminary
3949 Bethel Drive
St. Paul, MN 55112
phone: 651.638.6288
fax: 651.635.2479
email: bsem-admit [at] bethel [dot] edu
web: www.bethel.edu
The Master's Institute Seminary
Admissions: Wanda Newgren
President: Rev. Michael Bradley
The Master's Institute Seminary
2700 Rice Street
St. Paul, MN 55113
phone: 651.765.9756
email: info [at] themastersinstitute [dot] org
web: www.themastersinstitute.org
South Dakota
Sioux Falls Seminary (formerly North American Baptist Seminary)
Admissions: Bryce Eben
President: Michael Hagan
Sioux Falls Seminary
Admissions Office
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
1525 South Grange Avenue
phone: 800.440.6227
email: admissions [at] sfseminary [dot] edu
web: www.sfseminary.edu
Institute of Lutheran Theology
Admissions: Nikki Berreth
President: Dr. Doug Dillner
Institute of Lutheran Theology
910 4th Street
Brookings, SD 57006
phone: 605.692.4859
email: ilt [at] mchsi [dot] com
web: www.instituteoflutherantheology.org
Utah
Salt Lake Theological Seminary
Admissions: Garry Schmidt
President: Dr. Jeffrey Silliman
Salt Lake Theological Seminary
699 East South Temple, Suite 324
Salt Lake City, UT 84102-1142
phone: 801.581.1900
email: jlw [at] slts [dot] edu
web: www.slts.edu
