Free Lutheran Seminary
Preparing Servant Pastors for Free and Living Congregations
Since 1964, Free Lutheran Seminary in Plymouth, Minnesota has been training future pastors and Christian leaders through a 3-year residential program and 1-year congregational internship. FLS prepares men who perceive God’s call to service in free and living Lutheran congregations.
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Shepherding the Flock
“The call to seminary is the call to prepare. The seminary serves the congregation; therefore, our preparation is uniquely designed to teach men to ‘shepherd the flock.’” 1 Peter 5:2.
Dr. James Molstre, FLS Dean
Program Overview
FLS offers a Master of Divinity (M.Div) degree in a three-year residential format. This is followed by a one-year internship in a Free Lutheran congregation, with an experienced AFLC pastor as supervisor.
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Academics
Seminary training promotes educational excellence while cultivating the highest quality of personal devotional life. The core curriculum gives graduates a foundational understanding of the Bible, theology, church history, Christian ethics, and the practical skills necessary for various facets of pastoral ministry.
The Free Lutheran Seminary stands in the tradition of orthodox Lutheran pietism. A high view of Scripture dictates an emphasis on exegetical courses.
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Student Life
All classes at FLS are taken in-person. As students study the Bible together, relationships grow. Each morning begins with a student-led devotional and prayer time. Scheduled and informal community times keep students connected as they encourage each other in their preparation for future ministry.
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Community
Our students frequently name community and discipleship as the most transformative elements of their seminary education. That disciples also extends to seminary wives. Classes are scheduled only in the mornings, leaving time for family, study, part-time jobs- and of course, evening neighborhood barbecues.
Campus & Housing
Our 25-acre campus is nestled between quiet residential neighborhoods in Plymouth, MN. Campus amenities include married and family housing, coffee shop, fitness center, basketball gym, children's playground and nursery, and student study spaces.
Tuition & Aid
Generous donors within the AFLC help to heavily subsidize the cost of pastoral training for our future pastors. Recently, a majority of students have received an FLS scholarship covering about 80% of their tuition each year.
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Ready to take the next step? Learn more about seminary admission requirements and steps to apply. Email the Seminary Office at: seminary@flbc.edu
