Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary

The Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary is located in Columbia, South Carolina. LTSS was established in 1830 with the intention of training ministers and imparting Christian education for Lutheran Churches in the South. The seminary is situated on a 17-acre campus. Sacred theology, religion, divinity and ministry are some of the areas of study offered at the seminary. LTSS also offers programs on military chaplaincy, Baptist studies and Methodist studies.

LTSS’ financial aid program helps students fund their education by offering loans and scholarships to qualifying students. Student aid awards are also given to qualified Junior Class students.

Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary Highlights

Where Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Evangelical Lutheran Church religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• High male/female ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary was 153 in 2007 (132 full-time equivalent).

graduate students are 17% and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 83%.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary provides on-campus housing for 77 of its 132 (full-time) students (as of 2007).