At Waterloo Lutheran Seminary, our students discover the best of all worlds — the close-knit social community of a small college, the rich diversity of a dynamic city, and all the amenities of a world-class university. Our ecumenical, multifaith and inclusive practice creates a diverse and vibrant community.
Waterloo Lutheran Seminary offers a unique graduate experience that is personal within the Faculty of Graduate Studies of Wilfrid Laurier University, which confers our degrees. WLU is one of Canada’s top ranked universities and provides resources that allow our students the opportunity to pursue research and scholarly interests in a personalized environment that fosters a high standard of academic excellence. Our graduates find rewarding careers where they serve with the heart, such as counsellors, pastors, ministers, chaplains and social workers.
Most importantly, WLS is a community. Our faculty and staff are committed to helping you become all that God has called you to be. We hope you can join us in this great adventure.
ATS Member Status: Accredited
75 University Avenue West
Waterloo, ON N2L 3C5
Phone: 519-884-1970
Fax: 519-725-2434
David Pfrimmer, Principal-Dean Ph: 519-884-0710
Denomination: Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
Fall 2010 Data:
Enrollment: 108 (3.3 FTE)
Faculty Full-Time: 7
Faculty Part-Time: 9
Approved Degrees: Master of Arts in Theology (preliminary), MDiv, DMin
Comprehensive distance education program: no
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Spiritual care and psychotherapy is their main area of focus. However, they have a couple professors strong in contextual theology and social ethics. While professionally competitive, the addition of a PhD program in Systematics would make the WLS academical competitive too.
Great, supportive atmosphere. Small classes and professors who do whatever they can to help students succeed in the classroom and in their mission