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Exciting and accessible lifelong learning at LTSS. Reconnect with LTSS faculty, meet a new generation of seminarians – and don't worry about grades.

Your seminary education didn't end at graduation. Through our Explore courses, you can continue learning and growing through online and live-streamed classes taught by LTSS faculty.

You can learn something new, meet a new generation of seminarians and not worry about grades.

• All classes are eligible for CEU credit. We’ll document your attendance for you.
• Simple enrollment process with a $300 audit fee.
• Choose between in-person or live-streaming participation.
• Attend as many meetings as you like — up to 15 hours for each course.
• New courses are offered every semester. Previous topics include “Readings in Luther,” “Violence in Scripture,” “Readings in Flannery O’Connor” and “The Land and the Church.” 

Fall 2026 Course Options

MIN 504 Spiritual Practices
The Rev. Dr. Melanie Dobson leads this holistic study of Christian life.

• Develop emotional and spiritual maturity through spiritual disciplines
• Practice spiritual disciplines in small-group settings
• Explore major categories within the Christian spiritual tradition
• Prepare to lead and teach spiritual disciplines in ministry settings

MIN 681 Lutheran Polity
Develop the practical administrative skills needed for effective ministry leadership. Rev. Dr. Justin Nickel leads this hands-on course focused on:

• Vision & Mission Development
• Finances & Risk Management
• Council & Committee Organization
• Administration & Record Keeping

THL 681 Experiencing Monastic Spirituality
Learn the history, tradition and practice of Christian monasticism and participate in an embodied experience of monastic life through a silent retreat led by Rev. Dr. Melanie Dobson.

• October 4-6, 2026
• Well of Mercy, Hamptonville, N.C.
• An additional $100 course fee includes lodging and meals during the retreat

Registration

If you have any registration-related questions, please contact Brent Driggers, Ph.D., associate dean for academic programs, at brent.driggers@lr.edu.

Registration Instructions

• Go to our
• Create an account under "First-Time Users"
• Choose to create a new Non-Degree Application
• Select the “Enrichment (audit)” program and term start
• Describe your preferred courses referring the list of offered courses
• Enter institution code 5365 ������Ƶ
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  • We will upload your transcript for you, even if you graduated pre-merger.
• Complete the remaining background information and verification statements
• Add electronic signature and submit the application
• Pay $50 deposit
• Await further email instructions for creating school email account and accessing course materials.