Study Abroad Opportunities

About

Apply to study for one full year at Westfield House, Cambridge, England. Westfield house, which is affiliated with Fitzwilliam College of Cambridge University, was established in 1962 as the theological study center of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of England (ELCE). Students at Westfield House attend university lectures, classes, and tutorials under Westfield faculty. While at Westfield House, students participate in the fellowship of confessional Lutheranism at Resurrection Lutheran Church, Cambridge. Participation in the academic and theological life of the university affords students opportunities to grow in their knowledge and appreciation of other traditions of historical Christianity.

Requirements

• Second-year MDiv student.
• Apply by January 15.

Room and Board

• Students live together in Luther Hall in ensuite rooms. Luther Hall has a communal lounge, shared kitchens, and dining and laundry facilities. 
• Students purchase and prepare their own meals. Each student has fridge, freezer, and cupboard space in one of two fully-equipped kitchens.
• Washing machines, dryers, irons, and ironing boards are available to students free of charge. Students provide their own laundry detergent.
• Luther Hall has wireless internet. Students are subject to a maximum download per month.
• A bicycle is essential in order to attend lectures at other Cambridge colleges. Students will have access to bicycles left by previous students, or may purchase their own.
• Due to airline baggage limitations, students are encouraged to use the libraries at Westfield House and the University of Cambridge instead of purchasing books.

Cost of Attendance

CTSFW pays tuition fees directly to Westfield House. See the Cost of Attendance sheet for more information. Plan £50 per week for food, and budget for cleaning supplies, personal items, and socializing. Students must apply for a student visa  and should budget for visa costs.

Apply

• Speak to the Provost before applying. The Provost must sign your application.
• Request an application from the Provost’s Office.

About

Apply to study for one full year (October–July) at Lutherische Theologische Hochschule (LThH) of the Independent Lutheran Church of Germany (SELK) in Oberursel, Germany. One student each year will receive a scholarship that covers room, board, and tuition, plus a modest stipend, to study abroad in Germany. This student will immerse himself in the study of theology, based on Holy Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions, with a noted faculty and an international student body. Participation in the academic and theological life of the seminary and the SELK affords the student opportunities to grow in his knowledge and appreciation of confessional Lutheranism outside the United States.

Requirements

• Second-year MDiv student.
• Capable of reading and speaking German.
• Apply by January 15.

Room and Board

• Room, board, and a stipend are provided through the scholarship. Contact the Provost’s office for more information.

Cost of Attendance

The student chosen for this program is responsible for his travel and personal expenses.

Apply

• Request an application form, academic catalog, and more information about LThH from the Provost’s Office.

About

Apply to study for one full year (February–December) at Seminário Concórdia (SC) in São Leopoldo, Brazil. Seminário Concórdia is part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Brazil (IELB).

Requirements

• Second- or fourth-year MDiv student.
• Capable of reading and speaking Portuguese.
• Apply by January 15. 

Room and Board

• Room and board are provided at no expense to the student.

Cost of Attendance

• Students pay for their own flight, personal expenses, transportation, and recreation.
• Seminário Concórdia provides a monthly stipend and one prescribed book for each course in which the student is enrolled.

Apply

• Request an application from the Provost’s Office.