Martin Luther University College

In 1911, the Evangelical Lutheran Theological Seminary of Eastern Canada opened its doors to students. Waterloo Lutheran Seminary renamed itself to Martin Luther University College, with an announcement at the Eastern Synod Assembly in Toronto on Saturday, June 23, 2018. The school (Luther, for short) continues to be federated with Laurier. ==Programs==

Theological Education Martin Luther University College offers Master of Divinity program for people preparing for the ministry in a variety of churches and Master of Arts in Theology program in two fields: Public Faith and Spirituality, and Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy. Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy is the largest program, and prepares people to work in clinical settings such as counselling agencies. Individuals studying for the diaconal ministry of the ELCIC can pursue the Public Faith and Spirituality field. • Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Christian Studies and Global Citizenship • Master of Divinity (M.Div.) • Master of Arts (MA) in Theology: Public Faith and Spirituality • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Human Relationships: Pastoral Leadership Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy (counselling) The Seminary offers non-denominational graduate counselling programs within their Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy program stream. Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy is a unique form of therapy which uses spiritual resources as well as psychological understanding for healing and growth. It is provided by mental health professionals with in-depth spiritual, religious and theological education. Drawing on spiritual and religious resources, chaplains and counsellors assist persons who are struggling with depression, grief, marital and family conflict, substance abuse and other issues. They also work with those persons who are seeking something more from their lives. Graduate programs in Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy: • Master of Arts (MA) in Theology: Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Human Relationships: Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy • Graduate Diploma in Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy ==Partnerships==

The Seminary offers the most extensive selection of Pastoral Counselling programs in Canada and graduates have been accredited by American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and the Canadian Association for Pastoral Practice and Education. WLS also offers a lecture series open to the community and continuing education programs. The school is a member of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada. ==References==