Master of Divinity & Master of Arts in Religion
Requirements
Applicants must have or be completing requirements for a bachelor's degree with at least a 2.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) from an accredited institution.
Application Process:
First, submit your application for admission from the link below, then follow the other steps listed.
Online Application and printable application
Other Application Requirements:
$35.00 Application Fee (non-refundable)
Make checks payable to Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary and send to:
Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary
Attn: Admissions Office
4201 North Main St.
Columbia, SC 29203
Autobiographical Essay
Complete an autobiographical sketch setting forth in 600-800 words:
- Your reasons for applying to the seminary;
- An assessment of your strengths and weaknesses as a candidate for ordination or lay professional service; and
- The significant events of your life, your Christian experience, your relationship to the church
- ELCA applicants may fulfill the above request by submitting a copy of the autobiographical essay prepared for their synodical Candidacy Committee.
- Submit Essay Email attachments to JTomalka@ltss.edu
References
The letter of recommendation forms should be signed, if you choose, and given immediately to the following referees:
- Your Pastor
- A member of your Congregation Council
- A Faculty Member or an Advisor in an academic setting. If you have been out of school for an extended period of time, then a supervisor or peer who is acquainted with your academic abilities.
- A Non-relative Lay Person who has known you in a leadership role or professional setting.
-Download the reference form here
Official Transcripts
Of all college and graduate work. The Registrars of each of the institutions attended should send the transcripts directly to the Admissions Office. The post-graduation (college) transcript should be mailed to the seminary at the earliest possible date after commencement.
Address:
Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary
Attention: Admissions Office
4201 North Main St
Columbia, SC 29203-5898
If you are a non-ELCA applicant applying to the M.Div. degree program, a document from your Pastor or an appropriate official of your church body approving your seeking admission to this seminary.
Contact Admissions
Jenny Tomalka
Director of Admissions
JTomalka@ltss.edu
Anthony Dicks
Associate Director of Admissions
ADicks@ltss.edu
800-804-5233
Fax: 803-461-3272
4201 North Main Street
Columbia, SC 29203