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Named a U.S. News Top 40 School for Social Mobility and Best Value in the South.
97%
Employed or in Grad School
within six months of graduation.
I had a phenomenal college experience, and I now hold a degree in a field in which I'm interested. I’m excited to utilize it in disease research.
$30M
Financial aid awarded to students annually
Making college accessible & affordable.
Hickory Campus
Our picturesque campus serves as the backdrop of our students’ diverse and shared experiences. Our students are leaders, researchers and champions. LR Bears are the heart of this small-college town, and the City of Hickory fosters a thriving community for our students.
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Demmi Ramos '25 started April with the distinction of being the first Goldwater Scholarship recipient in LR history -- and it only got more interesting from there.
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In fall 2024 LR will welcome Tyler Stark as the new director of bands -- including the beloved Spirit of LR marching band.
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20+
Graduate Programs
With expert faculty focused on your success.
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The biggest draw for me for this program is being able to work full-time and complete an entire master's degree in 18 months. It makes me more marketable in the workforce.
900+
Graduate Students
Three graduate campus locations in two states
Hickory, Asheville & Columbia
Whether it’s reinventing your career, advancing your professional skills or elevating your business, our three locations offer quality academic programs paired with hands-on learning opportunities in cities filled with cultural and civic opportunities.
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Demmi Ramos '25 started April with the distinction of being the first Goldwater Scholarship recipient in LR history -- and it only got more interesting from there.
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In fall 2024 LR will welcome Tyler Stark as the new director of bands -- including the beloved Spirit of LR marching band.
View MoreWe shape the entire person for faithful service to the church and to the world.
ELCA
Only ELCA seminary in the southeastern U.S.
Live your faith through public ministry.
Each of the programs on the Columbia campus shares a beautiful piece in common, serving others. These programs all nurture students that are called to serve others...
Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary
As soon as you arrive at LTSS in beautiful Columbia, South Carolina, you’ll experience what it means to be surrounded by caring and passionate professors and a community atmosphere that is both captivating and supportive.
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Susan McArver, Ph.D., took a deep dive into the role of the church behind the history of colonization and domination over Indigenous peoples in the Americas during her fall Explore Course, “The Land and its Inhabitants.”
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The Rev. Dr. Beverly Wallace, M.Div. ’96, has joined LTSS as director of the Center for Lifelong Learning.
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