United Lutheran Seminary

Gettysburg, PA
61 Seminary Ridge, Gettysburg, PA 17325-1795
717-334-6286

United Lutheran Seminary (ULS) is a seminary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, located in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is the result of a merger between Gettysburg Seminary and the former Philadelphia Seminary of the Lutheran Church in America.

ULS offers a Master of Divinity degree, a Master of Arts in Religion degree, and a Doctor of Ministry degree, as well as a number of certificate programs. It is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada.

The seminary is committed to preparing leaders for the church who are rooted in scripture and tradition, and who are able to engage the world with a prophetic and liberating vision. ULS seeks to educate men and women for a wide variety of ministry settings, including congregations, hospitals, colleges and universities, the military, social service agencies, and the mission field.

The faculty of United Lutheran Seminary is made up of scholars who are experts in their fields and who are committed to teaching and mentoring students. The seminary provides a rigorous academic program that is also grounded in the practicalities of ministry.

ULS is located in two historic cities, Gettysburg and Philadelphia. Gettysburg is the site of one of the most important battles of the Civil War, and the seminary's campus is located on the site of the former Gettysburg College. Philadelphia is the birthplace of the United States, and the seminary's campus in Philadelphia is located in the historic district of the city.

The seminary is a diverse community, with students and faculty coming from a variety of racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. ULS is committed to fostering a community that is inclusive and welcoming to all.



Quick Facts

Enrollment: 390

Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above

Main Website: https://www.unitedlutheranseminary.edu/

Financial Aid: https://www.unitedlutheranseminary.edu/admissions/financial-support