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Prepared to Serve
Free Lutheran Seminary gives its graduates a foundational understanding of the Bible, theology, church history, Christian ethics, and practical skills for pastoral ministry. We strive for academic excellence, while being mindful about cultivating a deep personal devotional life in each student.
FLS continues in the tradition of its orthodox Lutheran pietism origins—emphasizing the trained mind, the disciplined life, and outreach to others through pastoral care, evangelism, and the preaching of the Word of God.
The Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree is granted to those who meet the following requirements:
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, including one year of Greek. (It is recommended that undergraduate work include one year of philosophy, and two years of a foreign language, though this is not a requirement.)
Completion of three years of academic study at FLS having earned a minimum of 90 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.5. A minimum of two years of Greek (or equivalent) and one year of Hebrew is required. A required senior research paper is completed over the course of the spring semester and internship.
Students planning to serve in the AFLC must also complete a one-year internship program to be recommended and considered for call.
A Certificate of Master of Divinity Studies (Cert.M.Div.) may be offered as an option for some students who do not fully meet the general admissions requirements for the Master of Divinity program. See FLS Catalog for more information.
Curriculum
Junior Core
Fall Semester
- Pastoral Greek
- Hebrew 1
- Basic Principles of Theology/Doctrine of the Word
- Pastoral Theology
- Expository Preaching
Spring Semester
- Pastoral Greek
- Hebrew 1
- Pentateuch
- John
- Intro to Lutheran Theology
- Hermeneutics/Expository Preaching
Middler Core
Middler and Senior classes alternate each year. Check latest course catalog for current rotation.Fall Semester
- Major Prophets
- Pastoral Epistles
- Historical Theology 1
- Christian Ethics
- Evangelism/Apologetics
- Expository Preaching 2
Spring Semester
- Poetical Books
- Romans/Galatians
- Historical Theology 2
- Christ and Man
- Discipleship/Servant Leadership
- Expository Preaching 2
Senior Core
Middler and Senior classes alternate each year. Check latest course catalog for current rotation.Fall Semester
- Historical Books
- Synoptic Gospels
- Hebrews/Unity of the Testaments
- Soteriology
- Pastoral Counseling
Spring Semester
- Corinthian Epistles
- Captivity Epistles
- Spirit and the Church
- Lutheranism in America
- Ministerial Acts/Worship
Download the full catalog for more information on classes, student life, policies, and procedures.
Instructors
Dr. Jason Gudim
Theology
Andrew Hanson
Director of Music
Dr. Jarrod Hylden
New Testament
Dr. Wade Mobley
President, FLBCSLeadership & Apologetics
Dr. James Molstre
Dean, FLSLeadership, Pastoral Theology
Dr. Steve Mundfrom
Systematic Theology
Dr. Brent Olson
Old Testament
Dr. Nathan Olson
New Testament/ Systematic Theology
Rev. Andrew Kneeland
Theology & Church History
Rev. Brian Lunn
Hebrew
Dr. Phil Haugen
GreekGraduate Program Outcomes
Graduates of the M.Div. will be able to:
Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of Scripture and a commitment to historical-grammatical interpretation and application.
Articulate and subscribe to confessional Lutheran doctrine in teaching, preaching, and practice while maintaining an historic pietistic emphasis.
Describe, evaluate, and communicate God’s work in the past through His Church and participate in His work in the present.
Understand and embrace the New Testament model of the congregation and the role of the servant pastor.
Student Resources
Students who are enrolled receive free access to Microsoft Office 365 applications like Word, Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, PowerPoint, OneNote and more. This amounts to potentially hundreds of dollars in savings for each student. In addition, the Bible College and Seminary utilize a web-based college management software that allows students to view grades, communicate with their professor, and submit assignments from any device. For more information about academic resources contact admissions@flbc.edu.
Library
FLBC shares library facilities with the Free Lutheran Seminary located on campus, making available adequate resources for research and study. The Francis W. Monseth Library is located on the second floor of Heritage Hall and is equipped with several study tables, computers, and wireless internet access.
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