December 19, 2007

Overview
Established in 1911,Waterloo Lutheran Seminary is a public institution for the scholarly study of the Christian faith in an interdenominational setting. Students of all ages, backgrounds and religious persuasions are welcome. As a federated college of Wilfrid Laurier University, it now has 8 full-time faculty and approximately 100 students.

Location
Waterloo Lutheran Seminary is in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada .

Graduate Programs
Master of Divinity, Master of Theological Studies, Master of Theology in Homiletics, Pastoral Counselling or Christian Ethics, Diploma in Theology, Diploma in Spirituality in a Health Care Setting, joint programs with Master of Social Work.

Doctoral Programs
Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Counselling and Marriage and Family Studies

Academic Strengths
Nearly 100% of ordination-track students find employment after graduation; We offer the most extensive selection of programmes in Pastoral Care and Pastoral Counselling in Canada. We are proud to be the founding institution of Wilfrid Laurier University, which is among Canada's top-ranked universities, known not only for excellence in teaching and research, but also for our outstanding university life, dedicated professors and innovating program mix.

Admission Requirements
Different requirements per program, please consult http://www.seminary.wlu.ca/documents/program_descriptions_000.pdf

Annual Tuition Fees and Cost of Living
http://www.seminary.wlu.ca/fulltimefees.php; Bursaries for all full-time students, Canadian or International.  Part-time studies also possible.

Academic Calendar System and Application Deadline
http://www.seminary.wlu.ca/resources_syllabus.php.  Application deadlines vary by program.  Please apply as soon as possible to allow time to process application and study permit.

Financial Aid Available for International Students
Bursaries for all full-time students, Canadian or International.

Accommodation
One bedroom apartment in Waterloo with utilities: $700-1200 per month

Contact Information
Admissions Office
Waterloo Lutheran Seminary
75 University Ave W
Waterloo ON   N2L 3C5
Canada
Phone: 519-884-0710, ext 3234 ,3241,3498
Fax: 519-725-2434
E-mail:swheeler@wlu.ca
Website: www.seminary.wlu.ca

Other Information
Classes conducted in English. No distance education. No entrance scholarships. International students of all backgrounds welcome.