The Luther Academy (LA) is a higher education institution founded by the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Latvia (ELCL) and accredited by the State of Latvia. With theological education based on the Christian faith and the evangelical Lutheran tradition, LA encourages and prepares people to fulfill God's calling.
Advantages of studying in LA
- We are a small higher education institution, so we can provide students with individual approach, as well as the opportunity to study in the desired form and duration of studies.
- Studying in LA can be combined with work, because lectures and practical classes are held on weekday evenings. We provide opportunities to study also remotely (Skype, video and audio of lectures of individual study courses records).
- The best students can get a discount on tuition fees starting with second semester.
- Among the teaching faculty every semester are guest lecturers from partner churches in the USA and Sweden.
- Students and teachers are united by faith and a common calling of Christ to follow Him. This allows you to experience in the LA learning process a friendly atmosphere and a sense of communion.
LA offers the following study opportunities:
1) Academic bachelor's study programme "THEOLOGY"
| Type of programme | Undergraduate study programme |
| Degree | Bachelor of Humanities in Theology |
| Education document | Bachelor's diploma |
| Accreditation | Study direction accredited until 31 December 2023. |
| Duration | 4 years |
| Type of study | Full-time |
| Form of obtaining education | Face-to-face in the evening (17:30-21:00) |
| Credits | 160 |
| Language of instruction | Latvian (LV) |
| Tuition fee | 800 EUR/year (2022/2023) |
| Study venue | Alksnaja street 3, Riga, LV-1050 |
2) Programme "Theology and Ministry"
| Type of programmme | Professional development and personal development (lifelong learning) |
| Education document | LA Diploma |
| Accreditation | A programme recognized by the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Latvia |
| Duration | 2 years and more |
| Form of obtaining education | Face-to face in the evening (17:30-21:00) or remotely |
| Language of instruction | Latvian (LV) |
| Tuition fee | 400 EUR/year (2022/2023) |
| Study venue | Alksnaja street 3, Riga, LV-1050 |
3) Attendee and free listener status
Registration as an attendee or free listener takes place in the last week of August and the first week of September, when the study courses available in the 1st semester are published on the LA website in the section "My studies".
Studying at the Luther Academy is an opportunity to respond to the call of the heart!
