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Mission & Values

  • About LTS / Mission & Values

Accreditations & Affiliations

Guided by the Holy Spirit, Lutheran Theological Seminary prepares courageous, compassionate leaders who serve our church, respond to the world’s deep needs, engage in ecumenical collaboration, and draw from the richness of diverse wisdom and traditions.

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Lutheran Theological Seminary has been an accredited member of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) since 1976.

  • Our degrees accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in Canada and the US are as follows:

MDiv – Master of Divinity

MTS – Master of Theological Studies

DMin – Doctor of Ministry

Statement of Educational Effectiveness 2026

  • Lutheran Theological Seminary, Saskatoon seeks to prepare students for faithful, thoughtful, and effective leadership in the church and in the world. Educational effectiveness at LTS is demonstrated through clearly articulated learning outcomes, regular assessment of student learning, and ongoing evaluation of our academic programs.
Read Our Statement Of Effectiveness

Our Affiliations

  • LTS works closely and collaboratively with many other organizations and bodies. The seminary is supported by the four Western Synods of the ELCIC: British Columbia, Alberta & the Territories, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba/Northwestern Ontario.
  • It is a member of the Saskatoon Theological Union (STU), an association of two theological education colleges: Lutheran Theological Seminary Saskatoon (Evangelical Church in Canada) and St. Andrew's College (United Church of Canada). Both colleges are affiliated with the University of Saskatchewan.
  • The STU was originally formed in 1969 as the Graduate School of Theology to facilitate a cooperative and ecumenical approach to theological education on the prairies. While remaining distinct and separate institutions, the two member colleges share numerous resources, including their libraries and faculty. As a result, the STU boasts the largest, most diverse theological faculty in Canada west of Toronto.
  • Although not an official member of the STU, Horizon College & Seminary (Pentecostal) is a member of the STU Libraries system.
  • Our sister seminary in the ELCIC, Martin Luther University College works with the Eastern Synod. We also have various connections with Evangelical Lutheran Church in America seminaries.
  • Located on the campus of the University of Saskatchewan, LTS is an affiliated college of that university. We have particularly close ties with the Department of Religion and Culture, with the Department of English, with the Department of History, and with the Classical, Medieval, and Renaissance Studies program (CMRS).