Pre-Seminary Program

Adviser—Schroeder (jschroeder@capital.edu)

A primary reason for the founding of Capital University in 1830 was the development of a strong program of pre-seminary studies that would provide the preparation necessary for graduate studies in theology and studies particularly pointed toward parish ministry in Lutheran churches. For more than 160 years, Capital has sustained and developed this program, providing pre-seminary studies not only for thousands of Lutheran pastors and scholars, but for representatives of many other denominations as well.

Pre-seminary studies continues to be a vital program of this university. While this program is centered in the Religion and Philosophy Department and guided by the religion faculty, the pre-seminary student is directed toward a variety of courses, both liberal arts and professional.

For details of this program, consult the adviser listed above.