The preseminary curriculum at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø prepares men to enroll at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary. This course of study stresses foreign languages. Hebrew and Greek, required of all students, are the original languages of Scripture.Ìý Students choose a non-biblical language to complete the language requirements.Ìý In addition, the curriculum includes a selective liberal arts emphasis, with special attention given to literature and history.
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The total credit requirements vary based on language choices.ÌýÌý A student enrolling in the preseminary program with the entrance requirements and preferences listed in the admissions section can complete the program of study in four years. Most students can complete a degree program in four years even if they are lacking some of the preferred high school credits. ÌýThe program plans offer information about credit totals and how to accomplish the program in four years.
Total Credits Required for Graduation – 130 / 131
General Education – 38 Credits
Greek Tracks – 19 or 22 Credits
Classical Greek (19 cr)
Koine Greek (22 cr)
Hebrew – 14 Credits
Non-Biblical Language – 12-19 Credits
Confessional Languages (19 cr)
German (12 cr)
Latin (13 cr)
Spanish (12 cr)
Another Spoken Language (12 cr)
Other Academic Areas – 36 Credits
English (6 cr)
History (6 cr)
Philosophy (3 cr)
Psychology (4 cr)
Science (3 cr)
Theology (13 cr)
Vocal Music (1 cr )
Free Electives – 9Ìýor 12 Credits
Classical Greek Track (12 cr)
Koine Greek Track (9 cr)
After taking Elementary Classical Greek I and II, some students will continue in Classical Greek and some will shift into Koine Greek, based on achievement and the recommendation of the Greek professors.
Classical Greek
GRK1101 ÌýElementary Classical Greek I
GRK1102 ÌýElementary Classical Greek II
GRK2101 ÌýIntermediate Classical Greek I
GRK2102 ÌýIntermediate Classical Greek II
Required Area Elective (choose one)
GRK3101 ÌýGreek Comedy
GRK3102 ÌýHerodotus
GRK3103 ÌýLysias & Greek Oratory
GRK3104 ÌýHomer’s Iliad
GRK3106 ÌýPlato
Free Electives
GRK3001 Helenistic Texts
GRK3002 Greek Classics in Translation
Koine Greek
GRK1101 ÌýElementary Classical Greek I
GRK1102 ÌýElementary Classical Greek II
GRK2001 ÌýIntermediate Koine Greek I
GRK2002 ÌýIntermediate Koine Greek II
GRK3001 ÌýHellenistic Texts
GRK3002 ÌýGreek Classics in Translation
Beginning Language Courses
The elementary level of each non-biblical language option is considered a high school prerequisite. Elementary language courses are offered for students who do not test into the intermediate level in their non-biblical language at MLC, but the credits are not counted in the degree credits needed for graduation. Students who want to study another language in addition to their non-biblical language option may take elementary language courses as free electives.
GER1001Ìý Elementary German I
GER1002Ìý Elementary German II
LAT1001Ìý Elementary Latin I
LAT1002Ìý Elementary Latin II
SPN1001Ìý Elementary Spanish I
SPN1003Ìý Elementary Spanish II
Confessional Languages – 19 credits
GER2001 ÌýIntermediate German I (3 cr)
GER2002 ÌýIntermediate German II (3 cr)
GER2012 Luther German (3 cr)
LAT2001 ÌýIntermediate Latin (4 cr)
LAT2002 ÌýVergil’s Aeneid (3 cr)
LAT2012 ÌýEcclesiastical Latin (3 cr)
German – 12 credits
GER2001 ÌýIntermediate German I (3 cr)
GER2002 ÌýIntermediate German II (3 cr)
GER2011 ÌýSurvey of Theological German (3 cr)
GER2012 ÌýLuther German (3 cr)
*Free Electives
GER3021 ÌýEuropean German Lutheran Writings (3 cr)
GER3022 ÌýAmerican German Lutheran Writings (3 cr)
GER4010 ÌýGerman Immersion I (3 cr)
GER4011Ìý German Immersion II (6 cr)
Latin – 13 Credits
LAT2001 ÌýIntermediate Latin (4 cr)
LAT2002 Vergil’s Aeneid (3 cr)
LAT2011 ÌýClassical Latin Literature (3 cr)
LAT2012 ÌýEcclesiastical Latin (3 cr)
*Free Electives
LAT3001 ÌýRoman Historians (3 cr)
LAT3003 ÌýPost-Reformation Latin Lutheran Writings (3 cr)
Spanish – 12 Credits
SPN2001 ÌýIntermediate Spanish I (3 cr)
SPN2002 ÌýIntermediate Spanish II (3 cr)
SPN2011 ÌýIntermediate Spanish III (3 cr)
SPN2012 ÌýCommunicating Christ in Spanish (3 cr)
*Free Electives
SPN2003Ìý Spanish Culture Immersion (3 cr)
SPN3001 ÌýLatin-American Culture & Civilization (3 cr)
SPN3011 ÌýAdvanced Spanish Conversation (3 cr)
SPN3002 ÌýSpanish & Latin American Literature (3 cr)
SPN4001 ÌýSelected Topics in Spanish I (3 cr)
SPN4002 ÌýSelected Topics in Spanish II (3 cr)
SPN4011 ÌýSpanish Immersion I (6 cr)
SPN4012Ìý Spanish Immersion II
*Courses listed as free electives are not aÌýrequired part ofÌýthe non-biblical languages. ÌýThese free electives are options for completing elective portions of the program.
Advanced Spanish Proficiency Certificate – 33 credits
SPN2001Ìý Intermediate Spanish I (3 cr)
SPN2002Ìý Intermediate Spanish II (3 cr)
SPN2011Ìý Intermediate Spanish III (3 cr)
SPN2012Ìý Communicating Christ in Spanish (3 cr)
SPN4011Ìý Spanish Immersion (6 cr)
SPNxxxxÌý Additional Coursework (Choose one of three options)
- Three courses from the following menu.
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- SPN3001Ìý Latin-American Culture & Civilization (3 cr)
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- SPN3011Ìý Advanced Spanish Conversation (3 cr)
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- SPN4000Ìý Spanish & Latin American Literature (3 cr
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- SPN4001Ìý Selected Topics in Spanish I (3 cr)
- Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý SPN4002Ìý Selected Topics in Spanish II (3 cr)
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- SPN4012Ìý Spanish Immersion
- Study Abroad – 1 year
A student may also fulfill the non-biblical language requirement with achievement in another living language. A student choosing this option must furnish an official college transcript verifying six college semesters of another spoken language or must provide other recognized verification that demonstrates the equivalence of six college semesters.
In addition to the general education and language requirements, students must takeÌýadditional courses, both required and elective, from other academic areas to complete the liberal arts degree. Click here for theÌýmenu of courses.
Seminary Certification
To provide an opportunity forÌýmen who are older than traditional college students to prepare for the pastoral ministry of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø offers the Seminary Certification Program. ÌýClick here for more information.
