Luther Seminary

What you'll study

The degree requires completion of six courses, a language examination, a thesis proposal, and a final thesis. Of the six courses, at least four must be taken in the student’s declared area of concentration; up to two courses may be taken as electives. Current concentrations include:

• Bible (Old or New Testament)
• History of Christianity
• Justice and Reconciliation
• Systematic/Constructive/Contextual Theologies
• Reformation and Luther Studies
• Mission and World Religions
• Pastoral Theology and Ministry (a composite concentration involving courses in congregational and community care, congregational leadership, children and youth ministry, educational leadership, preaching, and worship)
• Ethics

Duration and limits: The Th.M. is normally completed in two years, and students are required to finish all degree requirements within five years.

Entry requirements

The source material refers applicants to the Th.M. application and the course catalog for full details. Prospective students should consult those official resources for admission criteria and application procedures.

Career prospects

The programme equips graduates with advanced understanding and research skills in their chosen concentration, suitable for further academic work or roles that require high-level theological scholarship and critical engagement. For specific career pathways tied to particular concentrations, consult faculty advisors or the course catalog.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Information about programme-specific funding is not detailed in the source text. Applicants should review the Th.M. application materials, the course catalog, and ATE communications for available scholarships, assistantships, or other funding opportunities.