Academics
LTSS awards three degrees: the Master of Divinity (M.Div.), the Master of Arts in Religion (M.A.R.), and the Master of Sacred Theology (S.T.M.). In conjunction with the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia, LTSS also offers students access to a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) degree. The vast majority of students at LTSS are enrolled in a program of study leading to the M.Div. degree as it is required by the ELCA for ordination as a pastor, though a sizable minority of students is also enrolled in the M.A.R. program since this degree is acceptable for rostering as an Associate in Ministry or a Diaconal Minister in the ELCA. Those students enrolled in the S.T.M. program are usually those who already have the M.Div. or M.A. and are seeking to enhance their existing ministerial credentials or prepare themselves for doctoral work in religion.
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“Our first line of defense in raising children with values is modeling good behavior ourselves. This is critical. How will our kids learn tolerance for others if our hearts are filled with hate? Learn compassion if we are indifferent? Perceive academics as important if soccer practice is a higher priority than homework?”
—Fred G. Gosman (20th century)
“Almost all scholarly research carries practical and political implications. Better that we should spell these out ourselves than leave that task to people with a vested interest in stressing only some of the implications and falsifying others. The idea that academics should remain “above the fray” only gives ideologues license to misuse our work.”
—Stephanie Coontz (b. 1944)