Minor in Theological Studies

A foundation for church work

Why a Minor in Theological Studies? This program gives you options. If you simply want to study God’s Word for the sake of your personal growth, you'll receive a solid foundation in doctrine. However, there is much more you will benefit from with a theology degree.

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New freshman undergrads planning to be LCMS pastors may be eligible to receive $20,000.

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Bachelor of Arts in Theological Studies

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Program Overview

God reveals himself through his Word and, to a lesser degree, through his world. This program examines the Bible, God’s revealed Word, in broad introductory overviews of the Holy Scriptures (isagogics) as well as in close reading of a particular biblical book (exegetical studies). This program also studies God’s providence in history. In addition, students receive practical training in the application of their studies in ministry to others.

Through participation in, and upon completion of, the Minor in Theological Studies at s��, students will:

Have a greater understanding of God’s Word, the Holy Scriptures
Appreciate the value of sound Christian doctrine based squarely on the Bible
Develop a heightened awareness of God’s working throughout history
Grow in their relationship with Christ and put his teachings into practice in their vocations
Employ various methods of delivering and defending biblical truth in a relevant and practical way to diverse groups
Demonstrate an understanding of research skills

What to Expect

You can expect to benefit from a well-rounded study of biblical and systematic theology, along with the application of theology in your life within the Christian Church. You’ll be delving into the Old and New Testaments, systematic doctrine, and practical theology (teaching and worship). We offer a lot (seriously, a LOT) of theology electives, so you can explore and grow in the particular areas that interest you.

How to Apply

Undergraduate Application Steps

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For first-time freshman:

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Have your school send your official high school transcripts. Transcripts may be mailed or sent via a transcript processing service to:

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Mequon, WI 53097
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Scores on your high school transcript will be considered official. If your school does not put scores on transcripts, please contact ACT at or College Board at .

For transfer students:

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Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended

*Transfer students with less than 60 college credits completed will also submit official high school transcripts. Students who have less than 30 college credits also need to submit official ACT or SAT scores. Scores on your high school transcript will be considered official.

Minimum Requirements

A minimum GPA of a 2.5/4.0 (C average) or higher
ACT composite of 18 or above
SAT equivalent of 940 or higher for combined math and evidence-based reading and writing (for tests taken after March 2016).

*If your GPA or ACT score falls below the minimum for acceptance, your admissions counselor may ask you to retake the test or supply additional documents, such as an essay or letters of recommendation, to complete the application.

Required Academic Coursework in High School

A minimum of 16 units of high school (secondary school) work is required, of which at least 11 should be in basic liberal arts areas. Units should be distributed as follows:

English: At least three units, but four are strongly recommended.
Mathematics: Two units of college-prep math, preferably one each in Algebra and Geometry.
Natural Science: Two units, preferably one each in Biology, Physics or Chemistry.
Social Studies: Two units, preferably one each in world history and American history.
Liberal Arts: Two units of the same foreign language or additional units in one or more of the other listed subjects or in fine arts.
Other Electives: Five units from any area of academic study, but ideally from the areas listed above.
German or Latin is recommended for pre-seminary students.

Luther Scholar Guarantee

Undergraduates who are new freshman, who are planning to be LCMS pastors, and who declare a pre-seminary track are eligible to receive $20,000. Click here to learn more about the Luther Scholar Guarantee.

Jason Russell Soenksen
PhD, Hebrew Union College

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