MAR Concentration in Outdoor Ministry

Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg offers a Master of Arts in Religion degree with an academic concentration in Theology for Outdoor Ministry. Such a degree, using the courses listed below - a combination of on campus courses, online courses (*), and concentrated courses during January Term (**) and Summer Term (***) – will partially fulfill the ELCA program of Professional Standards in Outdoor Ministry.

• The History , Theology and Practice of Outdoor Ministry**

• Stewardship and Ecology*

• Old Testament Foundation*

• New Testament Foundation*

• Lutheran Confessions*; ***

• Introduction to Systematic Theology*

• History and Theory of Christian Education

• Educational Use of the Bible

• Development and Evaluation of Curriculum

• Introduction to Theological Ethics*; ***

• Rural and Small Church Ministry*

• The Community and Its Witness

• Congregational Ministry, Leadership and Authority

• Proclamation for Lay Leaders

• Guided Readings

• Practicum in Theological Research

• Multicultural Course**

• Anti-Racism Workshop**

• Sexual Abuse Prevention Workshop**

Additional information and an Application for Admission are available from the Office of Admissions, 1-800-MLUTHER, ext. 3008. The Application for Admission is also available online