Chicago, Illinois
The mission of the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, a seminary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, is to form visionary leaders to bear witness to the good news of Jesus Christ.
About LSTC
About LSTC
Located in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood, the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago is a leading urban Lutheran seminary that equips students for visionary ministry in a global context. True to our Lutheran heritage and built on a foundation of intellectual rigor, we form leaders who bear witness to the good news of Jesus Christ and are prepared to serve in diverse settings. As a Reconciling in Christ seminary, we are committed to hospitality, justice, and reconciliation, welcoming all who seek to grow in faith and service.
Guided by our mission to form visionary leaders, LSTC is shaped by Christ-centered values, a commitment to diversity, and a deep engagement with our urban, global, and interfaith context. Our Public Church curriculum, recognized as one of the most innovative among North American seminaries, prepares students to lead in a rapidly changing world. Partnerships with 11 denominational seminaries, membership in the Association of Chicago Theological Schools (ACTS), and our proximity to the University of Chicago provide rich academic and practical learning experiences. Our three on-campus Centers for interfaith engagement, multicultural ministry, and religion and science further expand students’ formation as public leaders.
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Quick Facts
Quick Facts
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LSTC Admissions
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Schedule a Visit
Visits can be arranged for prospective students in all degree programs. Contact us to set up your visit today.
Schedule a visit through this link:
https://www.lstc.edu/admissions/visit
Our Students Speak
“I can’t say enough great things about TEEM at LSTC; I would truly encourage this program because it gives you all the necessary building blocks that you need to be successful.”
“Being at LSTC has helped me think of teaching as a kind of ministry. Theologies of love, liberation, and race now inform my approach to teaching, especially to teaching in prison … after my time at LSTC, I understand the relationship between God, love, and justice in a more committed, thoughtful way.”
“Talking to people was key for me with intentional conversations where I was willing to be vulnerable. I found people who could deeply listen but did not necessarily know me as a close friend and could help me reflect and continue discernment. I finally got the courage to visit LSTC and the meeting with Admissions was very helpful.”
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LSTC Admissions
Interim Director of Admissions
& Advisor for Enrollment Strategies
773.256.0727
Coordinator for Candidacy;
Director of MDiv and MA Programs; Lecturer
773.256.0691