Non-Degree Opportunities

ELCA Affiliates for Ordination – Lutheran Studies

Entranced candidates for ELCA Ordination who attend a non-ELCA seminary must affiliate with an ELCA seminary for their Lutheran Studies Program. This applies to both Word and Service and Word and Sacrament candidates.

This formal affiliation allows for tuition scholarship opportunities.

ELCA Affiliates for Ordination, when you begin application select Program Option: Non-Degree

Begin Application – ELCA Affiliates


Non-degree Courses

Taking courses for full academic credit with no tuition scholarship opportunity.

Audit Courses

Taking courses for audit is a form of professional development and is available for current students, alumni, immediate family members of staff/students and others.

Auditors and non-degree seeking students are not eligible for ULS financial aid opportunities.

Begin Application – Non-Degree