2024 Admissions Viewbook

Do you want a life with extraordinary meaning and purpose? Then we want to meet you!

At Martin Luther College, we’re looking for exceptional students to fulfill an extraordinary mission: sharing the love of our Savior with the world.

We’re looking for students who’ll say, “Here am I! Send me!”

We understand if you don’t know what to do yet. That’s just fine. At MLC, you’ll work with expert faculty to define your ministry pathway, develop the gifts God gave you, and maybe discover some extra ones you didn’t know you had. At MLC, you’ll pursue excellence—in academics, in athletics and the arts, in leadership and service.

And when you graduate, you can be called to an extraordinary vocation—sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ as a pastor, missionary, staff minister, or teacher.

Please contact us if you’d like to visit campus or talk to an admissions counselor, professor, or coach. And know that even if we haven’t met you yet, we’re praying for you.

It’s true. We’re fulfilling an extraordinary mission at Martin Luther College, so we need exceptional students—like you.

In Jesus’ name,

Theodore Klug MLC Vice President for Enrollment Management

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THE MLC DIFFERENCE What makes Martin Luther College different? Jesus!

Jesus is the heart of our campus, our curriculum, our culture.

Here you will . . .

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WORSHIP TWICE A DAY IN THE BEAUTIFUL CHAPEL OF THE CHRIST.

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LEARN FROM EXPERT PROFESSORS WHO BECOME YOUR MENTORS ON THE PATH TO GOSPEL MINISTRY.

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MEET LIKE-MINDED CHRISTIANS WHO BECOME YOUR FRIENDS FOR LIFE.

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DISCUSS YOUR JOURNEY OF FAITH IN CAMPUS BIBLE STUDIES.

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DEVELOP ALL YOUR GOD-GIVEN GIFTS—IN CLASSROOM AND CLUB, FIELD AND COURT, THEATER AND CONCERT HALL.

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DISCOVER THE BEST WAY FOR YOU TO SAY, “HERE AM I!”

It really does feel like you’re part of something special here. The professors at MLC truly show they care about you. Everyone wants to see you succeed.

Juan David Escobar MLC ’23 Current student at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary

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MARTIN LUTHER COLLEGE IS THE WELS COLLEGE OF MINISTRY

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The WELS has College of Ministry: Martin Luther College!

When you graduate from MLC, you can go to all corners of the country—and the globe —and serve . . .

330,687 47,261 280 WELS MEMBERS

STUDENTS

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

1,241

356

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CONGREGATIONS

PRESCHOOLS

2023 WELS Statistical Report/2023-24 WELS School Statistics

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HIGH SCHOOLS

we have 1 savior and 1 gospel message. you are 1 person with 1 life. might you say

“HERE AM I” to the 1 college of ministry?

APPLY NOW!

Ask yourself, How do I want to make an impact?

Ezra Blumer MLC ’23 Current student at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary

I wanted to become someone who would try and help the next generation. In a predominantly German denomination, black leadership is minimal. So I decided to become a pastor to change the narrative. Plus, what’s better than working for Jesus every day?

Corey Tipton Jr. Preseminary Studies Major: Classical Biblical Languages

Teaching isn’t only about knowledge. It’s about the influence you have on your students to bring them closer to God. I love meeting people and forming connections with them, and I hope to bring this positivity to my future classroom someday.

Kate Mensching Elementary Ed

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CHOOSE YOUR MINISTRY PATH PRESEMINARY STUDIES BACHELOR OF ARTS Major: Biblical Languages & Theology • 4 years of Greek • 2 years of Hebrew

Emphases: • • • • • • • •

Confessional Languages* Latin* German* Spanish* English History Music Science

OUR GOAL IS THAT YOU KNOW GOD’S WORD, GOD’S WORLD, AND HOW TO SHARE THE WORD WITH THE WORLD. Our selective liberal arts curriculum teaches you to . . .

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think critically, reason validly, evaluate wisely, communicate clearly, and understand broadly.

* Can be elevated to a minor with additional credits

Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared to enroll at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, where you’ll complete your pastoral training and be eligible for assignment to a congregation or mission field.

WISCONSIN LUTHERAN SEMINARY

Why do we study for ministry?

We crave the chance to share our hope with a world that needs it.

We faithfully study to be the best-equipped vessels we can be, with God’s grace to keep us through it all.

Most important, we put our trust in the one who guides our steps, for he will show us the way we should go.

Cameron Schroeder MLC ’22, Current student at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary 6

STAFF MINISTRY BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Major: Practical Theology 4-year program 10 unique staff ministry courses 1-semester internship Staff ministers are pastoral assistants who do a lot of work pastors do, but they are not trained preachers.

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What drew me to staff ministry is that there are so many areas. You can do youth ministry, technology, music—staff ministry allows you to try a little bit of everything.

Nathan Graumann MLC ’19 Staff minister at St. Paul-Fort Atkinson WI

Youth and family ministry Evangelism & assimilation Parish education Member care Administration

If you’re interested in staff ministry, we recommend you extend your ministry options by double-majoring: • Staff Ministry + Parish Music • Staff Ministry + Elementary Ed • Staff Ministry + Early Childhood Ed

WHAT IF YOU CHANGE YOUR MIND? That’s fine! You can change your major and still usually graduate in four years.

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CHOOSE YOUR MINISTRY PATH EDUCATION

WHERE DO YOU SEE

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Education Majors: Education Minors: • Coaching • Early Childhood Ed • Communication • Elementary Ed Arts & Lit • Middle & Secondary Ed • German

DID YOU KNOW? When you successfully complete your education program at MLC, you’ll be doubly qualified: • state licensure • synod certification No other college qualifies you to teach both in a WELS school and a public school!

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• Communication Arts & Literature • Mathematics • Music: Instrumental • Music: Vocal • Physical Education • Science: Chemistry • Science: Life Science • Science: Physics • Social Studies • Spanish • Special Education

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Math Music Phy Ed Science Social Studies Spanish Technology Theology Urban Ed Urban Ed & Spanish

• IN A COMPUTER LAB, TEACHING CAPTIVATED KIDS TO HARNESS AI? • ON THE SIDELINE WITH A WHISTLE IN YOUR MOUTH AND A TEAM HUDDLED UP? • DISCUSSING A LITERARY CLASSIC WITH A ROOM FULL OF READERS? • DIRECTING A HUNDRED VOICES ON AN AUDITORIUM STAGE? • READING A PICTURE BOOK TO A CIRCLE OF LITTLE ONES WHO CAN’T GET ENOUGH? • HELPING STRUGGLING STUDENTS, ONE BY ONE, FIND THE TOOLS TO SUCCEED?

Sometimes I imagine sitting in heaven and seeing all the parents and students in whom God worked faith through the Word I spoke. To know I had even a small part in spreading the gospel message to them is the most incredible feeling!

Lexi Dabe MLC ’23, 4K teacher at Salem Lutheran School-Milwaukee

EDUCATION

YOURSELF?

MASTER OF SCIENCE

GET YOUR MASTER’S DEGREE AT MLC TOO!

Whatever your talent or interest, you can wrap it into a teaching ministry.

And whether you’re teaching antsy 3-year-olds or 18-year-old honor students, you won’t only be teaching subject matter. You’ll also be

TEACHING THE WORD OF GOD.

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If you enroll in MLC’s master’s program within two years of your graduation, we give you an enrollment bonus: 10% off each course. That’s over $1,000 in savings.

Educational Technology Instruction Leadership Special Education

SPECIAL EDUCATION MASTER OF SCIENCE

ACCELERATED BACHELOR’S + MASTER’S DEGREE IN SPECIAL EDUCATION At MLC, you can earn both your bachelor’s and master’s degree in special ed in five years! You’ll save time and about $4,000!

August 2025: Enroll as a first-year college student May 2029: Graduate with your BS-Special Education May 2030: Graduate with your MS-Special Education

EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION MASTER OF SCIENCE • Early Childhood Director • Principal • Technology Director

THEOLOGICAL STUDIES MASTER OF ARTS

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HOW MLC PREPARES YOU

PRESEMINARY

GRE

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Daily Chapel Mentoring

Theology Courses

EDUCATION & STAFF MINISTRY 10

Curriculum & Instruction

Student Teaching & Internships

Practical Ministry

SEMINARY 4 more years

Christian Friendships

Field Experiences

Study Abroad

CALLED TO CHURCHES & CLASSROOMS 11

DISCOVER & DEVELOP ALL YOUR GIFTS

Join the Club

Lead by Serving

Take a Shot

Academics Athletics

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Service

Leadership

Music Drama

Run Your Race Create a Little Drama

Strike a Chord

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PAYING FOR COLLEGE

HOW TO APPLY FOR AID

DUE DATES: • April 15, 2025 for fall semester

• November 1, 2025

FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED AT

for spring semester

MLC-WELS.EDU/APPLY-FOR-AID • FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) • MLC Financial Aid Application

WANT TO WORK? You’ll find lots of student employment options, both on campus and off, at mlc-wels.edu/student-employment.

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After we receive your FAFSA, we’ll be in touch. You may receive the following types of financial aid:

• SCHOLARSHIPS – MLC and others (do not have to be repaid)

• GRANTS – Federal, state, and MLC (do not have to be repaid)

• LOANS – Available for both students and parents (must be repaid with interest)

MLC MERIT AWARDS Awarded to first-years who meet the GPA or ACT requirement.

Renewable every year if cumulative college GPA requirement is met. $6,000 National Merit Scholarship

$4,000 Presidential Scholarship

$3,000 Messenger Scholarship

$2,500 Ambassador Scholarship

$1,500 Courier Scholarship

$500 Knight Scholarship

Requirement: National Merit Finalist standing

Requirement: HS GPA of 3.9+ or ACT of 30+

Requirement: HS GPA of 3.753.89 or ACT of 28-29

Requirement: HS GPA of 3.503.74 or ACT of 26-27

Requirement: HS GPA of 3.253.49 or ACT of 24-25

Requirement: HS GPA of 2.753.24 or ACT of 22-23

(Recipients may also receive other GPA-based merit scholarships)

CONGREGATIONAL PARTNER GRANT PROGRAM $1,600 Congregation grant + $1,600 MLC matching grant $3,200 CPGP funds for you

Almost 90% of our student body receives financial assistance through CPGP. Would your congregation consider a grant for you for 20252026? Ask them! mlc-wels.edu/cpgp

Give MLC a try!

The best piece of advice I could offer is to give MLC a try. Is MLC the right college for everyone? No. Are there any disadvantages that could come from trying it out? Also no. Even though you might learn that public ministry isn’t for you, you’ll still be encouraged to serve God’s kingdom in whatever you do!

We’d love to have you on campus with us!

Ryan Boggs, Preseminary Studies

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Who’s a STEM instructor at Shoreland LHS? Who’s a GRADE 5-8 ENGLISH teacher in Milwaukee?

Who’s a COACH and MATH teacher at

Who’s a TUTOR at Luther Preparatory School?

Who’s a STAFF MINISTER in Miami?

Who’s in the PRINCIPAL TRAINING

California LHS?

PROGRAM in Warren, Michigan?

Who’s a GRADE K-2 teacher outside

Who’s an ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

Washington DC? Who’s an ECE DIRECTOR

APPRENTICE in Raleigh, North Carolina?

in Appleton, Wisconsin?

Who’s a CHOIR DIRECTOR at Minnesota Valley LHS?

Who’s a NEW STUDENT at

Who’s an ENGLISH

Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary?

teacher in Japan?

APPLY NOW!

Who’s starting an EXCITING NEW LIFE OF SERVICE to the church?

THE 2024 GRADUATES OF MARTIN LUTHER COLLEGE 1995 Luther Court • New Ulm MN 56073 • 507.354.8221 • mlc-wels.edu SUMMER 2024