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.
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 for either certified or contract calls. 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
Iowa | Minnesota | New York | South Dakota | Washington
Iowa
Antioch School of Church Planting
and Development
President: Jeff Reed
Antioch School of Church Planting
and Development
2400 Oakwood Road
Ames, IA
50014-8417
phone: 515.292.9694
fax: 515.292.1933
email: info@antiochschool.net
web: antiochschool.edu/
Minnesota
Bethel Seminary
Admissions: Joseph Valentine Dworak
President: Jay Barnes
Bethel Seminary
3949 Bethel Drive
St. Paul, MN 55112
phone: 651.638.6288
fax: 651.635.2479
email: bsem-admit@bethel.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@themastersinstitute.org
web: www.themastersinstitute.org
St. Paul Lutheran Seminary
St. Paul Lutheran Seminary
P.O. Box 325
Minneota, MN 56264
phone: 320.362.0347
fax: 651.635.2479
email: jsmith@semlc.org
web: www.semlc.org
New York
Niagara Lutheran Theological Institute
P.O. Box 311
Wilson, NY 14172-0311
email: niagaralutheran@gmail.com
web: www.niagaralutheran.net/
South Dakota
Sioux Falls Seminary (formerly North American Baptist Seminary)
Admissions: Nathan Helling
President: Michael Hagan
Sioux Falls Seminary
Admissions Office
2100 S Summit Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
phone: 800.440.6227
email: admissions@sfseminary.edu
web: www.sfseminary.edu
Institute of Lutheran Theology
Admissions: Rev. David Patterson
CEO/Provost: Rev. Dr. Dennis Bielfeldt
President: Rev. Dr. Frederick Baltz
Institute of Lutheran Theology
910 4th Street
Brookings, SD 57006
phone: 605.692.9337
fax: 605.692.0884
email: admin@ilt.org
web: www.ilt.org
Washington
Faith Evangelical Seminary
President: Dr. Michael J. Adams
Faith Evangelical Seminary
3504 North Pearl Street
Tacoma, WA 98407
phone: 253.752.2020
email: mjadams@faithseminary.edu
web: www.faithseminary.edu
Wittenberg Institute - Graduate School of Theology
Adminissions: Scott Keith
Director: Aaron Pederson
Wittenberg Institute
2802 Wetmore Ave, Ste 550
Everett, WA 98201
phone: 425.533.8659
email: info@wittenberginstitute.org
web: www.wittenberginstitute.org
