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Wartburg Theological Seminary is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada:
10 Summit Park Drive
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
15275-1103
(412) 788-6505
www.ats.edu
The seminary is approved for the degree programs it currently offers:
Master of Divinity ›
Master of Arts in Diaconal Ministry ›
Master of Arts ›
The seminary is approved by ATS for a Comprehensive Distance Education Program. The seminary was reaccredited in 2018 for a ten-year period.
Wartburg Theological Seminary is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association:
230 South La Salle Street Suite 7-500
Chicago, Illinois 60604
(800) 621-7740
www.hlcommission.org
Wartburg Theological Seminary is authorized to offer distance education programs to students in other states through its participation in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA).
Participation in NC-SARA allows Wartburg Theological Seminary to provide distance education to students in member states and territories without seeking individual authorization in each state.
For a list of participating states and additional information about SARA, visit nc-sara.org
Students are encouraged to resolve concerns or complaints by following Wartburg Theological Seminary’s internal Grievance and Appeals Procedure.
Wartburg Theological Seminary’s participation in NC-SARA authorizes the institution to operate under SARA policies and standards governing distance education in other member states and territories.
If a complaint cannot be resolved internally:
Students residing in Iowa may contact the Iowa Department of Education’s Bureau of Iowa College Aid: https://educate.iowa.gov/higher-ed/student-complaints.
Students residing outside of Iowa may submit complaints through the NC-SARA Student Complaint Process: SARA Student Complaints
The United States Department of Education requires participants in Title IV Federal Funding Programs to disclose the following consumer information on our website and annually to enrolled and prospective students and our campus community.
The Wartburg Theological Seminary Annual Campus Safety and Security Report & Annual Fire Safety Report is published in September annually. This is in compliance with the Clery Act. A full PDF of the report can be viewed online, or a paper copy can be requested from the Director of Financial Aid and Reporting. Please see the full pdf of the Annual Campus Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report or see the Director of Financial Aid and Reporting to request a paper copy.
State of Iowa - Bureau of Iowa College Aid (Iowa Department of Education)
The Bureau of Iowa College Aid (400 E. 14th St., Des Moines, IA 50319) provides information on state authorization, financial aid programs, and student consumer protections:
Contact Information for Financial Aid
Notice of Nondiscrimination – Student and Community Life Handbook – Section 1.3
Terms and Conditions of Loans received under the William D. Ford Direct Loan Program
Textbook Information: Fall 2025, J-Term 2026, and Spring 2026.
Vaccination Policies: Wartburg Theological Seminary does not have a vaccination policy, though we recommend vaccinations. Certain vaccinations are required for international travel.
If you desire a paper copy, please write to Caren Sellers, Director for Financial Aid and Student Services, Wartburg Theological Seminary, 333 Wartburg Place, Dubuque, IA 52003 or e-mail her at csellers@wartburgseminary.edu.