Trinity Lutheran Seminary
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Trinity Lutheran Seminary is a (ELCA) seminary (a school of theology) located in Columbus, Ohio. Trinity is dedicated to preparing committed Christian leaders to serve in many and varied ministries in an increasingly diverse church and society. Over 3000 Trinity graduates are involved in Christian service in the United States and 25 other countries. See the official Website for complete Mission Statement and Values.
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[edit] History
Trinity's history is rich and varied, spanning over a century and a half. In 1830, the "German Theological Seminary" of the Ohio Synod, later known as the Evangelical Lutheran Theological Seminary, was founded to meet the need for educating pastors in the Ohio region. It began its life at Canton but soon moved to Columbus. During its first decade it had but one theological professor, Wilhelm Schmidt.
In 1845, the English Synod of Ohio founded Wittenberg College at Springfield. From the beginning it was designed to provide pastors for the church as well as members of other professions. Ezra Keller was the first theological professor, and first president, of the fledgling college. In 1906 the theological department was named Hamma Divinity School in recognition of the generosity of Michael and Almira Hamma. In 1964 Hamma received a large measure of autonomy within the Wittenberg structure and was renamed Hamma School of Theology.
From 1978 until the ELCA came into being in 1988, Trinity was owned and operated jointly by the American Lutheran Church and the Lutheran Church in America.
[edit] Degrees
Trinity Lutheran Seminary is accredited and its degree programs are approved by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada and by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Trinity offers First Professional degrees of Master of Divinity, Master of Theological Studies, Master of Arts in Church Music, and Master of Arts in Lay Ministry, and the Graduate degree of Master of Sacred Theology.
