Pre-Seminary

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    Pre-professional

Why study Pre-Seminary at Gustavus?

Communication, empathy, leadership—good ministry skills stem from a well-rounded liberal arts background and rigorous theological study. Our chaplains and academic advisors help you choose courses, get involved, and take on campus leadership roles to prepare you for seminary or ordained and non-ordained ministry roles. 

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Program Overview

What should I major in if I am considering Pre-Seminary? Popular majors include:

The Pre-Seminary program is supported by the Office of the Chaplains.

Course Examples

Course Examples

Here's some courses you could take

Studying Pre-Seminary at Gustavus, you are able to choose your major and courses based on your interest and career goals. Here are examples of common classes taken by a Pre-Seminary student.

  • REL-210 The New Testament
  • REL-240 Prophets
  • PHI-105 School and Society
  • PHI-136 Formal Logic
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What Career Paths are Common After Pursuing Pre-Seminary at Gustavus?

What Career Paths are Common After Pursuing Pre-Seminary at Gustavus?

A degree from Gustavus provides you with the foundation you need to specialize in certain areas after completing graduate school. Here are examples of what Gustie alumni pursue:

  • Church Pastor
  • Hospital Chaplain
  • Military Chaplain
  • Social Work

$60,180 Average salary 5 years post graduation
— Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes Explorer from the U.S. Census Bureau

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After Gustavus

After Gustavus

Gusties who pursue Pre-Seminary are prepared for a variety of different jobs and graduate programs at some of the best programs in the country. Here’s where some of our recent grads have landed in school and where they work afterwards:

  • Chicago Divinity School
  • Duke Divinity School
  • Yale Divinity School
  • Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary
  • Wartburg Seminary
Students at graduation
11:1
student to faculty ratio
72
majors
100%
of courses taught by faculty members
15
pre-professional programs in a wide variety of disciplines
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