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Jesus said, “With what can we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable will we use for it? It is like a mustard seed, which, when sown upon the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on earth; yet when it is sown it grows up and becomes the greatest of all shrubs, and puts forth large branches, so that the birds of the air can make nests in its shade.”
(Mark 4:30-32)
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Visiting Trinity
Schedule a Visit
Feel the Spirit nudging? Come and visit us! Get a sense of our community. Worship in the chapel. Sit in on a class. Engage with current students, faculty, or staff. Let the experience help you discern where God is moving you to respond. We provide specific visit days, but we will do our best to accommodate requests outside of those days. Please reach out to tlsadmissions@capital.edu to schedule yours!
Why Trinity?
Since its founding, Trinity Lutheran Seminary has provided opportunities for theological education and faith formation in the classroom and around the globe, equipping students for transformative ministry in a variety of settings. The scope of our master's degrees will prepare you to change the world, whether you see yourself leading a congregation, or teaching in the classroom.
- EDUCATING and forming a new generation of theologically informed leaders for the emerging world.
- DELIVERING relevant courses, experiences, events and speakers on our campus and across the globe that inspire students to impact the community and our world.
- FORMING leaders with an ethic of care and ecological passion and commitment.
An institution of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Trinity Lutheran Seminary at Capital University is committed to expanding its students' understanding of faith, responsibility to others and to our world, and purposeful impact. That's forming leaders for Christ's church at work in the world.
“I chose Trinity because of the amazing community I could sense during my short time as a visitor. It is obvious that God is doing beautiful things on this campus and that this community is feeding all of the students.”
- Kate Fann
“I decided to further my education at Trinity Lutheran Seminary because I had heard a lot of good things about the faculty, students and the institution. Trinity is just like a family to me. The lecturers are welcoming and friendly. I think the communal nature of the school is different from other universities and, as an African who believes in ‘I am because we are,’ I am really at home with this beautiful environment.”
- Justice Ofosuhene
Frequently Asked Questions
Please email tlsadmissions@capital.edu for the most up-to-date deadline information.
College is the perfect time to begin thinking about seminary. It's also the perfect time to begin visiting seminaries to get a sense of the distinctive context and the community vibe of each. Being on campus during the heart of the academic year is an ideal way to picture yourself here. We would love to have you schedule a visit with us.
Trinity students come from a variety of denominational backgrounds. However, the student body is always in transition, and we have had up to a dozen different denominations represented.
Trinity Lutheran Seminary at Capital University degree programs are accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada and the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.