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ATS; Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
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The largest seminary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, located in St. Paul, Minnesota, offering flexible in-person and online theological education.
Flagship ministry-leadership degree of 25 courses plus contextual learning, offered in-person and online with year-round intensive course formats.
Christian Ministry
Practical ministry degree preparing students for lay and professional Christian public leadership.
Children, Youth, and Family Ministry
Combines academic study, community discipleship, and ministry experience for CYF ministry leaders.
Leadership and Innovation in Ministry
Equips leaders to help congregations, nonprofits, and social-service ministries innovate and change.
Lutheran Ministries (Deacon and Chaplain)
Deacon and chaplaincy concentrations preparing rostered ministers of Word and Service and chaplains; requires 16 courses.
Bible
Academic degree focused on Old and New Testament study as a springboard to further graduate work or congregational teaching.
History of Christianity
Academic degree examining the historical development of the church to inform present-day understanding.
Justice and Reconciliation
Academic degree engaging theology with justice and reconciliation work.
Systematic Theology
Academic degree in constructive and systematic theology.
Advanced master's degree developing an informed, critical approach to a chosen theological field.
Research doctorate preparing scholars and leaders for the global church and academy.
Short credential programs equipping leaders for specialized areas of ministry.
