Consider your own call brothers and sisters . . .

1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Welcome to Wartburg Seminary’s Admissions page!

Wartburg Seminary has a reputation for forming faithful leaders ready to meet the leadership needs of our church. Our programs prepare candidates for ministry with theological education and pastoral formation through academic coursework, pastoral accompaniment, and practical ministry training with our dedicated seminary faculty along with experienced supervisors, collegial mentors, and faithful candidacy committees.

Do you think a WTS program could be right for you? Explore this page and the rest of our website. When you are ready to learn more, we look forward to talking with you.

Jeanette Perrault
Director for Admissions
tel. 563-589-0228
Email: admissions@wartburgseminary.edu

Choose your pathway to leadership

Explore our various academic programs.

The Wartburg Master of Divinity

One Degree, Three Options

The Master of Divinity degree program is designed for students preparing for pastoral ministry. Wartburg prepares pastors who are grounded in their confessional identity as Christians for service in local congregations.

The Wartburg Master of Arts

One Degree, Lots of Flexibility

The Master of Arts programs are designed for a wide variety of students: those who are preparing for additional graduate study, international students, and those wishing to deepen their theological knowledge for personal growth.

The Wartburg Master of Arts in Diaconal Ministry

Empower, Equip, and Support the Church.

The Master of Arts in Diaconal Ministry degree program is ideal for those leaders who feel called to serve on the boundaries of church and world seeking to empower, equip, and support through ministry and mission of the church within society. The degree would equip leaders in carrying out a particular service in one or more areas of specialization such as education, administration, outreach and evangelism, pastoral care, music and the arts.

Theological Education for Emerging Ministries

The Theological Education for Emerging Ministries (TEEM) program provides alternative preparation for those who will provide pastoral ministry in emerging ministry contexts throughout the church.

Journey Together

The Journey Together Program (Competency Based TEEM) program offers alternative preparation for those who will provide pastoral ministry in emerging ministry contexts throughout the church. This program can be completed in English or Spanish.

Wartburg Certificate Program

For Continuing Education or Faith in Daily Life

A certificate from Wartburg Seminary demonstrates either basic or advanced mastery in a specialized area of ministry or theological studies. The certificates are offered in Theological Studies or Hispanic Ministry. The Advanced Certificate is offered in Rural Ministry, Theological & Congregational Leadership, and Youth & Family Ministry.

What has helped others along the way?

Students and Faculty share their resources for the discernment process.

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Meet the Admissions team
Kris Stache (She/Her)

Vice President for Leadership Formation
563-589-0274

Deacon Kellie Lisi (She/Her)

Director of Community Life and Candidacy
563-589-0203

Director for Financial Aid and Reporting
563-589-0206

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Jeanette Perrault (She/Her)

Director of Admissions
563-589-0228

Rev. Stacey Nalean-Carlson (She/Her)

Director for Contextual Education
563-589-0298

Rev. Carrie Greenquist-Petersen ‘21

Director of TEEM and Certificate Programs
563-589-0336

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