Seminary Academics
In its academic program, FLS maintains a core curriculum which gives its graduates a foundational understanding of the Bible, theology, church history, Christian ethics, and the practical skills necessary for various facets of pastoral ministry. FLS also offers a number of elective courses.
It is the purpose of FLS to promote educational excellence while also cultivating the highest quality of personal devotional life.
The Free Lutheran Seminary stands in the tradition of orthodox Lutheran pietism. Its earnest endeavor is to emphasize the trained mind, the disciplined life, and the ceaseless outreach to others through pastoral care, evangelistic outreach, and the nurturing ministry 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 senior reflection paper is required and must be completed during the fall semester of the student’s senior year.
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.
Seminary Program Outcomes
Graduates of FLS will be able to:
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of Scripture and its doctrines, subscribing to its inspiration, infallibility, and inerrancy without reservation, confessing its authority and demonstrating, especially through exegetical and systematics studies, the ability to accurately interpret it.
Explain the biblical, Lutheran perspective of the Means of Grace (Word, Baptism, and Lord’s Supper) as the instruments through which God saves and sanctifies by the ministry of the Holy Spirit.
Instructors
Dr. Jason Gudim
Theology
Andrew Hanson
Director of MusicDr. Jarrod Hylden
New Testament
Dr. Wade Mobley
President, FLBCSLeadership & Apologetics
Dr. James Molstre
Dean, FLSLeadership
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
HebrewStudent 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.