Trinity Lutheran Seminary

The Trinity Lutheran Seminary is a school of theology located in Columbus, Ohio. The Trinity Lutheran Seminary was opened on September 1, 1978 by a merger of the Hamma School of Theology and the Evangelical Lutheran Theological Seminary. The Trinity Lutheran Seminary offers degree programs in various fields of theological study. Master’s degree programs are available in subjects like youth and family ministry, Christian education, sacred theology, church music and divinity. Off-campus study programs are also available.

The Trinity Lutheran Seminary sponsors a number of campus organizations and clubs, including Life Together, the Sacristans, Spouses Group and the Trinity Lutheran Seminary Ambassador Program. Eligible and deserving students are offered financial aid.

Trinity Lutheran Seminary Highlights

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

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

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Distance learning available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Trinity Lutheran Seminary was 176 in 2007 (143 full-time equivalent).

graduate students are 32% and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 68%.

Tuition and Other Costs

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

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Trinity Lutheran Seminary provides on-campus housing for 45 of its 143 (full-time) students (as of 2007).