Partners

You're invited!

Consider becoming one of our Contextual Learning Partners.

Who's involved?
Your congregation and one of our M.A. or M.Div. Students.

What is it?
A 20-month partnership as your congregation employs a Luther student part-time (10-20 hours/week).

How much does it cost?
Coaching/student fees are $1,500/semester or $6,000 for 20 months.

What's in it for us?
As a Luther partner, we want to encourage leaders who learn. You’ll enjoy access to learning opportunities on campus such as:

First Third events
Festival of Homiletics
KAIROS Lifelong Learning events

Get started

For more information about Contextual Learning Partners, contact Tim Coltvet in the Center for First Third Ministry, 651-641-3506 or tcoltvet001@luthersem.edu.

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Faculty and staff: We are staffed by people who love ministry with those in the first third of life and people who lead that ministry.
Degrees and programs: Take your thinking deeper with our Children, Youth and Family (CYF) concentration for M.A. and M.Div. students.
Events and forums: We love hosting you at Luther Seminary for rich conversations about what matters most in CYF ministry.
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