Lutheran Theological Seminary, Saskatoon is an accredited member of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) since 1976.
Our degrees accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in Canada and the US are as follows:
- MDiv - Master of Divinity
- MTS - Master of Theological Studies
- DMin - Doctor of Ministry
Statement of Educational Effectiveness 2025
An LTS education is a good investment. Student evaluations consistently affirm that their courses equip them for work in a parish setting. In addition, ordinarily more than 80% of our graduates are able to find employment consistent with their educational preparation within 12 months of graduation.
We have developed a new curriculum, shared with our Saskatoon Theological Union partners, so our students are in a program that combines strong Lutheran formation with extensive ecumenical study. We have been teaching this program since the 2023-24 academic year.
We note that work still needs to be done. The Association of Theological Schools has issued a warning to LTS, noting an inadequacy in our assessment processes. The warning is as follows:
While progress has been made in developing a shared new curriculum with the Saskatoon Theological Union, an educational assessment plan has yet to be developed. A structured gathering of data along with a sustained process of analyzing and reflecting upon that data is largely absent. Further, little evidence was presented that analysis of data (when considered) shapes educational improvement (“closing the loop”). As a result, the school must submit a report by the 1st of November 2026, addressing programmatic evaluation. The report is to include evidence of a sustained process of gathering, analyzing, and reflecting upon the data related to programmatic evaluation and student learning outcomes, the parties responsible for each step of the process, benchmarks for success, and evidence of how the analysis of the data shapes educational improvement for each degree program (see Standards 2.6-7, 4.5, 4.9, and 5.10).