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A LUTHERAN SEMINARY FOR REAL LIFE.

Earn your Master of Divinity online through Kairos University – without leaving your home, your job, or your congregation.

AN INNOVATIVE SEMINARY MODEL

A seminary that doesn't require uprooting your life.

Formation happens where you are.

ATS Accredited

Earn an ATS-accredited M.Div.
through Kairos University.

Fully Online

Learn from anywhere without relocating.

$300 per Month

An affordable path to seminary education.

Stay in Your Context

Continue serving your church
and community while you study.

IS THIS PROGRAM FOR YOU?

You’re exploring a call to
pastoral ministry

You cannot relocate
for seminary

You want serious
theological formation

You want an
affordable path

You are already serving
in a church

You want to learn and grow
in your context

IS THIS PROGRAM FOR YOU?

You’re exploring a call to
pastoral ministry

You cannot relocate
for seminary

You want serious
theological formation

You want an
affordable path

You are already serving
in a church

You want to learn and grow
in your context

SEE HOW IT WORKS

Learn how our partnership with Kairos University makes flexible, ATS-accredited seminary education possible.

Learn on Your Own Time

Watch lectures and read course material on your schedule. ​

Join Weekly Discussions

Meet online with faculty and fellow students for live conversation.​​

Apply in Your Context

Engage in your local ministry and put what you learn into practice.​​

Talk to Mentor Team

Meet with your mentor team to receive support throughout your degree process.​

Affordable
path to
ministry

TUITION

$300

/month

A monthly subscription gives you access to every course and all resources.

Move at your own pace as you work toward your Master of Divinity – without large upfront tuition.

SERVING EVERY DENOMINATION

Rooted across Lutheran traditions.

We work with Lutheran churches across traditions and support students in their theological education.

Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ (LCMC)

North American Lutheran Church (NALC)

The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod (LCMS)

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

SERVING EVERY DENOMINATION

Rooted across Lutheran traditions.

We work with Lutheran churches across traditions and support students in their theological education.

Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ (LCMC)

North American Lutheran Church (NALC)

The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod (LCMS)

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)

STUDENT STORIES

Real paths to ministry.

Pastor Lucas Kinser

“Luther House meets every student where they’re at, spiritually, academically and personally.”

After years in ministry without formal education, Lucas discovered a path into seminary that didn’t require starting over. LHOS provided the flexibility, support, and theological clarity he needed to pursue ordination while continuing to serve his church.

Pastor Erica Varcoe

“It’s a safe place to jump in with both feet and see where God takes you.”

As a mom of three already serving in ministry, Erica needed a path that could sustain real life. Over seven years, LHOS walked alongside her – deepening her theological formation while she built a thriving ministry.

Pastor Ryan Barlow

“The curriculum and content is wonderful, just the way that it’s delivered through the professors.”

Balancing family, work, and ministry, Ryan needed a way forward into seminary without stepping away from it all. LHOS gave him the flexibility to grow theologically while stepping into an active pastoral role in his church.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have a question we didn’t answer? Contact us at info@lhos.org

A full time student at Luther House can complete their study in 3 years, including internship and CPE. However, most of our students take around 5 years to complete the degree because of family and work commitments.

Yes! Since we use “outcome based education” rather than counting credits, classes taken at other ATS accredited schools are evaluated as part of your course of study toward building competency in our curriculum.

The short answer is no. The longer answer is that Luther House faculty will work with you to design a learning plan that takes into account your previous education, work experience, and calling to ministry.

Yes. Through Kairos University, Luther House of Study can offer a full range of ATS accredited graduate degrees and certificates to meet your academic needs. 

Become a pastor

You don’t have to leave your life behind to begin. Faithful theological education, designed for real life.

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