Why Choose an ELCA Seminary?

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• ELCA seminaries provide high quality theological education which is both deeply Lutheran and profoundly ecumenical.

• ELCA seminaries play vital roles in the church and help shape the vision for the church of the future.

• The gifted and committed faculty at ELCA seminaries are experts in their academic disciplines and people of faith dedicated to forming leaders for the ministries of this church.

• Daily worship, life in community, and spiritual formation are integral components of theological education at an ELCA seminary.

• ELCA seminaries cooperate with one another and with ecumenical partners to enrich educational offerings and opportunities for dialogue.

• Practice and reflection on ministry occur regularly and shape the entire curriculum.
  Candidates for ordained ministry in the ELCA are required to attend an ELCA seminary for at least one year.

• Tuition at ELCA seminaries covers less than one fourth of educational costs. The remainder is supported by church grants, endowments, and gifts from ELCA members.