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Luther Seminary English Requirements

Minnesota, United States

Luther Seminary is a Christian theological seminary located in St. Paul, Minnesota, affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Formed in 1917, it is one of the largest seminaries in North America and is known for training pastoral and lay leaders for ministry. It offers graduate-level degrees including the M.Div., M.A., Th.M., and Ph.D.

Verified on the university's admissions pages · Jul 2026

Quick answer

Luther Seminary accepts Cambridge English, Duolingo English Test, IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, and TOEFL iBT for international admission.

Graduate requirements

The university-wide standard for graduate and postgraduate international applicants. Individual programs may require higher scores.

Duolingo English TestNo published minimum
TOEFL iBTUnknown
IELTS AcademicUnknown
PTE AcademicNo published minimum
Cambridge EnglishNo published minimum

Sources: luthersem.edu/admissions/apply/international

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Requirements are read from Luther Seminary's own admissions pages and refreshed regularly. Admission requirements change between cycles. Always confirm on the university's admissions page before applying.