Luther Seminary
Luther Seminary at a Glance
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About Luther Seminary
According to Wikipedia, Luther Seminary is a seminary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It is the largest seminary of the ELCA. It also accepts and educates students of 41 other denominations and traditions. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the Association of Theological Schools. It also has theological accreditation through the ELCA as well as the United Methodist Church.
How Much Does Luther Seminary Cost To Attend?
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
Luther Seminary's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Graduates |
|---|---|
| 392 | 392 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is Luther Seminary?
Luther Seminary is located at 2481 Como Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55108.
How Safe is Luther Seminary?
No violent or property offenses were reported on Luther Seminary’s campus in 2024. Its figures can also be looked up in the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database.
Relative to its enrollment, Luther Seminary has a violent crime rate of less than 0.01% and a property crime rate of less than 0.01%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft).
What Is Luther Seminary Known For?
Luther Seminary is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
Who Are Luther Seminary's Most Influential Alumni?
Luther Seminary's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Criminal Justice, Religious Studies, and Philosophy. Here are some of Luther Seminary's most famous alumni:
- George L. Kelling
- An American criminologist .
- Robert Jenson
- An American theologian.
- Terence E. Fretheim
- An Old Testament scholar.
- Mark Hanson
- An American bishop.
- Scott Jensen
- A Member of the Minnesota Senate.
- Robert Preus
- An American Lutheran Pastor, theologian, Seminary President, Professor of Systematic Theology.
- Carl Braaten
- An American theologian.
- Gerhard Forde
- An American theologian .
- Darcia Narvaez
- An American psychologist.
- Edward Sövik
- An American architect and author, specializing in churches.
- J. A. O. Preus II
- A Lutheran Pastor, Professor, Seminary President, President of the Lutheran Church--MIssouri Synod.
- John N. Kildahl
- An American priest .
