Though typically the study would be on a campus, the Committee has the privilege of making special arrangements. No academic degree is offered. For a policy statement click here . For more information contact the President of the LCMS district in which you reside. You are at least 35 years old, have served in lay leadership roles in Lutheran congregations for at least 10 years, and have 2 years of collegiate study.
Exceptions are possible in extraordinary circumstances.
No degree is offered. Alternate Routes Policy . A program preparing men to serve specific congregations and mission sites. This program involves taking 31 seminary courses over a period of 6 years. No degree is offered.