Overview
Whether seeking to be ordained in the ELCA's roster of Word and Sacrament or to further your academic studies, LSTC's MDiv program will allow you to concentrate on building competencies for ministry rather than just fulfilling requirements for a degree. At LSTC, you will find guides, mentors, and friends to nurture the academic, spiritual, civic and professional dimensions of your life and ministry.
Leaders for the public Church Curriculum
Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago curriculum cultivates competencies for leadership in a public church that focuses on community engagement, public witness, and social transformation. Our holistic approach to theological education breaks academic disciplines out of their silos and allows creative collaboration to flourish.
Divinity students take 9 Orienting Courses and 18 additional Pathway Courses for a total of 27 courses that cover all areas of competency. Coursework for the MDiv can be completed in three years, including one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE). Students pursuing ordination in the ELCA must also complete one twelve-month internship.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Cultural Context: Public Church I and II
- Religious Heritage: Scripture I and II, History and Theology I and II
- Ministerial Leadership: Ministerial Leadership I and II
- Spiritual Formation: Spiritual Formation I
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Religious Studies & Theology Christian Studies View 566 other Masters in Religious Studies & Theology in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree (any field of study) from an accredited college or university
- Average 3.0 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale
- Application for Admission
- Autobiographical Statement of approx. 800-1,000 words.
- Official Transcripts from all institutions where you have completed academic work since high school.
- References from three people using the Master's recommendation form [PDF].
Tuition Fee
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International
19170 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19170 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
19170 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19170 USD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Chicago
1297 - 2491 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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