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 the Theology program from Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, you will find guides, mentors and friends to nurture the academic, spiritual, civic and professional dimensions of your life and ministry.

Leaders for a Public Church Curriculum

LSTC's 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.

MDiv students take nine 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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cultural Context: Public Church

Religious Heritage: Scripture, History and Theology

Ministerial Leadership: Ministerial Leadership

Spiritual Formation: Spiritual Formation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies View 746 other Masters in Theology and Religious Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

25200 USD / year

≈ 25200 USD / year
Out-of-State

25200 USD / year

≈ 25200 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

25200 USD / year

≈ 25200 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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