What does WLS mean in UNIVERSITIES

Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary is a Christian seminary that provides students with theological education and training for ministry, located in Milwaukee, WI.

Anyone from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) or other church bodies, who has been accepted by the seminary and wishes to pursue their calling to Christian ministry can attend the seminary.

Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary offers two professional degree programs - a Master of Divinity (MDiv) and an M.A. in Theological Studies (MATs). Both degrees require 60 credits for completion, including 30 credits of core courses, 18 credits of electives, six credits of supervised field work and six credits of thesis credit.

At the seminary, there are many courses offered that will help develop ministerial skills such as preaching, counseling and teaching. The curriculum also contains the essential studies such as Old Testament Survey, New Testament Survey and Systematic Theology. In addition to those foundational studies related to Bible interpretation, students may choose from several courses in biblical languages and history/culture as well as other areas such as organizational leadership and practical ministry formation.

Along with its extensive course offerings, the WLS community offers pastoral care resources designed to support their students spiritually during their course of study. Student Services staff also assist with housing needs while chapel services provide opportunities for spiritual growth throughout the week. There are also several student organizations which give students an opportunity to meet fellow classmates outside of class time for socializing or service projects like food packaging drives or mission trips abroad.

Yes! Tuition scholarships are available for those who qualify at WLS along with limited grants that may cover part or all of a student’s educational expenses depending on their need level determined each year by our Financial Aid Office. Additionally we offer existing veterans educational benefits through VA-approved programs for those who have served in our armed forces.

To begin your application process you must start an online application account via our website wlsmilwaukee dot edu which will walk you through each step needed for admission including recommendations from your pastors or colleagues along with your transcript information and payment details required for any applicable fees associated with processing your application materials (if applicable). All applications must be submitted by no later than August 15th each year unless specified otherwise by the institution's Admissions Office regarding certain deadline extensions due to extenuating circumstances such as pandemics or natural disasters etc (as applicable).