Non-Discrimination Policy (Registrar) - Concordia Theological Seminary

It is the policy of Concordia Theological Seminary: (1) not to exclude, expel, limit or otherwise discriminate against an individual seeking admission as a student in the terms, conditions and privileges of Concordia Theological Seminary because of race, color, national or ethnic origin; and (2) not to exclude from, or otherwise discriminate against, in admission or access to its programs and activities, on the basis of disability, age or sex, any person who meets the academic and technical standards requisite to admission and participation in its educational programs and activities. Concerns about discrimination on the basis of age, sex or disability should be addressed to the Registrar.

These racially non-discriminatory policies in no way limit or restrict the established policy of Concordia Theological Seminary of limiting admission or giving preference on some occasions to an applicant in one of the following categories:

An applicant from any member congregation of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (“Synod”) or an applicant who is the child of a person from such congregation of the Synod, or
An applicant from a congregation of a Lutheran church body other than the Synod or an applicant who is the child of a person from a congregation of a Lutheran church body other than the Synod.

In addition, the Synod and Concordia Theological Seminary, as part of the Synod, adhere to the religious and doctrinal belief and practice that women may not be ordained as ministers in the Synod.

Accordingly, women students or applicants are not admitted to programs leading to the ordained ministry. Women are encouraged to consider the Master of Arts degree program and the Doctor of Philosophy degree program. Concordia Theological Seminary reserves the right at any time to refuse admission or readmission, place on disciplinary or academic probation, suspend or dismiss students for cause.


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