Free Lutheran Seminary | Master of Divinity Program
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Free Lutheran Seminary | Master of Divinity Program
Free Lutheran Seminary
Preparing Servant Pastors for Free and Living Congregations
Since 1964, Free Lutheran Seminary in Plymouth, Minnesota has been training future pastors and Christian leaders through a 3-year residential program and 1-year congregational internship. FLS prepares men who perceive God’s call to service in free and living Lutheran congregations.
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Shepherding the Flock
“The call to seminary is the call to prepare. The seminary serves the congregation; therefore, our preparation is uniquely designed to teach men to ‘shepherd the flock.’” 1 Peter 5:2.
—Dr. James Molstre, FLS Dean
No Seriously, 50 years later they're still talking about it!
Program Overview
FLS offers a Master of Divinity (M.Div) degree in a three-year residential format. This is followed by a one-year internship in a Free Lutheran congregation, with an experienced AFLC pastor as supervisor.
Student Life
Campus
Seminary Viewbook
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Seminary training promotes educational excellence while cultivating the highest quality of personal devotional life. The core curriculum gives graduates a foundational understanding of the Bible, theology, church history, Christian ethics, and the practical skills necessary for various facets of pastoral ministry.
The Free Lutheran Seminary stands in the tradition of orthodox Lutheran pietism. A high view of Scripture dictates an emphasis on exegetical courses.
Seminary Academics
Student Life
All classes at FLS are taken in-person. As students study the Bible together, relationships grow. Each morning begins with a student-led devotional and prayer time. Scheduled and informal community times keep students connected as they encourage each other in their preparation for future ministry.
Join Our Thriving Campus Life
Community
Our students frequently name community and discipleship as the most transformative elements of their seminary education. That disciples also extends to seminary wives. Classes are scheduled only in the mornings, leaving time for family, study, part-time jobs- and of course, evening neighborhood barbecues.
Campus & Housing
Our 25-acre campus is nestled between quiet residential neighborhoods in Plymouth, MN. Campus amenities include married and family housing, coffee shop, fitness center, basketball gym, children's playground and nursery, and student study spaces.
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Tuition & Aid
Generous donors within the AFLC help to heavily subsidize the cost of pastoral training for our future pastors. Recently, a majority of students have received an FLS scholarship covering about 80% of their tuition each year.
Learn More >
Frequently Asked Questions
Classes are held Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and noon. Class periods run fifty minutes. Each morning begins with student-led devotions and prayer at 7:40 a.m.
Most students work a part-time job in the afternoons. Students usually find it feasible to work up to 20 hours per week while maintaining a full-time course load.
Most students receive substantial financial aid provided by generous givers to seminary scholarship programs. Some students receive support from their home congregation. Others receive help from family or friends that want to assist in their training for future ministry. Through scholarships, gifts, and part-time jobs, God provides for needs of students and families. Most students are able to finish seminary debt-free.
The Minneapolis and St. Paul metro provides a great market for part-time jobs for students. Most students have no problem finding jobs with reasonable pay. These have included warehouses, construction jobs, church staff positions, Information Technology and computer work, retail or sales, etc. A limited number of campus jobs are available mostly in the area of maintenance and food service.
Some wives work and some don’t. It depends on the financial needs of the family. When it is necessary for wives to work, the job market in the surrounding area provides many great options.
The Seminary Wives Fellowship meets twice a month for spiritual encouragement and social outings. Meetings often include a guest speaker or a book study and a time to pray together. Social outings have included games nights, arts and crafts demonstrations, coffee shop gatherings, and bonfires.
There are 12 apartments available in seminary housing. Students wanting to live on campus must fill out a housing application. Availability is determined by the order in which applications are received. In addition, because the units are designed for families, couples with children are given priority. Email Katie High at
katie.high@flbc.edu
to inquire and/or start the process.
Yes. Students can take part-time classes. In these cases, tuition is charged on a per-credit hour basis. A separate application process is available for part-time students. See the admissions page or catalog for more information.
Visit Us
Schedule a visit to our campus! Tour the Seminary, meet the professors, visit with the dean, sit in on classes, and talk with current students. Come see if the Free Lutheran Seminary is where God is calling you.
Schedule a Visit
Ready to take the next step? Learn more about seminary admission requirements and steps to apply. Email the Seminary Office at:
seminary@flbc.edu
Apply Today
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Free Lutheran Seminary
Preparing Servant Pastors for Free and Living Congregations
Since 1964, Free Lutheran Seminary in Plymouth, Minnesota has been training future pastors and Christian leaders through a 3-year residential program and 1-year congregational internship. FLS prepares men who perceive God’s call to service in free and living Lutheran congregations.
Request Info
Schedule a Visit
Shepherding the Flock
“The call to seminary is the call to prepare. The seminary serves the congregation; therefore, our preparation is uniquely designed to teach men to ‘shepherd the flock.’” 1 Peter 5:2.
—Dr. James Molstre, FLS Dean
No Seriously, 50 years later they're still talking about it!
Program Overview
FLS offers a Master of Divinity (M.Div) degree in a three-year residential format. This is followed by a one-year internship in a Free Lutheran congregation, with an experienced AFLC pastor as supervisor.
Student Life
Campus
Seminary Viewbook
Academics
Seminary training promotes educational excellence while cultivating the highest quality of personal devotional life. The core curriculum gives graduates a foundational understanding of the Bible, theology, church history, Christian ethics, and the practical skills necessary for various facets of pastoral ministry.
The Free Lutheran Seminary stands in the tradition of orthodox Lutheran pietism. A high view of Scripture dictates an emphasis on exegetical courses.
Seminary Academics
Student Life
All classes at FLS are taken in-person. As students study the Bible together, relationships grow. Each morning begins with a student-led devotional and prayer time. Scheduled and informal community times keep students connected as they encourage each other in their preparation for future ministry.
Join Our Thriving Campus Life
Community
Our students frequently name community and discipleship as the most transformative elements of their seminary education. That disciples also extends to seminary wives. Classes are scheduled only in the mornings, leaving time for family, study, part-time jobs- and of course, evening neighborhood barbecues.
Campus & Housing
Our 25-acre campus is nestled between quiet residential neighborhoods in Plymouth, MN. Campus amenities include married and family housing, coffee shop, fitness center, basketball gym, children's playground and nursery, and student study spaces.
Campus >
Tuition & Aid
Generous donors within the AFLC help to heavily subsidize the cost of pastoral training for our future pastors. Recently, a majority of students have received an FLS scholarship covering about 80% of their tuition each year.
Learn More >
Frequently Asked Questions
Classes are held Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and noon. Class periods run fifty minutes. Each morning begins with student-led devotions and prayer at 7:40 a.m.
Most students work a part-time job in the afternoons. Students usually find it feasible to work up to 20 hours per week while maintaining a full-time course load.
Most students receive substantial financial aid provided by generous givers to seminary scholarship programs. Some students receive support from their home congregation. Others receive help from family or friends that want to assist in their training for future ministry. Through scholarships, gifts, and part-time jobs, God provides for needs of students and families. Most students are able to finish seminary debt-free.
The Minneapolis and St. Paul metro provides a great market for part-time jobs for students. Most students have no problem finding jobs with reasonable pay. These have included warehouses, construction jobs, church staff positions, Information Technology and computer work, retail or sales, etc. A limited number of campus jobs are available mostly in the area of maintenance and food service.
Some wives work and some don’t. It depends on the financial needs of the family. When it is necessary for wives to work, the job market in the surrounding area provides many great options.
The Seminary Wives Fellowship meets twice a month for spiritual encouragement and social outings. Meetings often include a guest speaker or a book study and a time to pray together. Social outings have included games nights, arts and crafts demonstrations, coffee shop gatherings, and bonfires.
There are 12 apartments available in seminary housing. Students wanting to live on campus must fill out a housing application. Availability is determined by the order in which applications are received. In addition, because the units are designed for families, couples with children are given priority. Email Katie High at
katie.high@flbc.edu
to inquire and/or start the process.
Yes. Students can take part-time classes. In these cases, tuition is charged on a per-credit hour basis. A separate application process is available for part-time students. See the admissions page or catalog for more information.
Visit Us
Schedule a visit to our campus! Tour the Seminary, meet the professors, visit with the dean, sit in on classes, and talk with current students. Come see if the Free Lutheran Seminary is where God is calling you.
Schedule a Visit
Ready to take the next step? Learn more about seminary admission requirements and steps to apply. Email the Seminary Office at:
seminary@flbc.edu
Apply Today
2023-2025 Catalog
Request Physical Catalog
Bible College
Academics
Student Life
Admissions
Tuition and Aid
Music
Athletics
Seminary
Seminary Academics
Seminary Admissions
About Us
Beliefs
Faculty and Staff
Student Achievement
Accreditation
Campus
Strategic Plan
Connect
Request Info
Schedule a Visit
Livestream
Give
Events
Upcoming Events
Event Calendar
Academic Calendar
News
Athletics
Media
Lecture Videos
Podcast
Chapel Sermons
Kinship
Blog
News
Info
Visit
Apply
Student Dashboard
Parents & Families
Alumni
Athletics
Music
Give
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