The Lutheran Theological Center in Atlanta (LTCA), directed by the Rev. Lawrence J. Clark, is an extension of theological education programs of the eight seminaries of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA):
Luther Seminary (St.Paul, MN)
Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (Chicago, IL)
Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia (Philadelphia, PA)
Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg (Gettysburg, PA)
Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary (Columbia, SC)
Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary (Berkeley, CA)
Trinity Lutheran Seminary (Columbus, OH)
Wartburg Theological Seminary (Dubuque, IA)
The Center was founded to enrich and expand the preparation of students for parish ministry in the ELCA. The Lutheran Theological Center in Atlanta provides unique study opportunities in urban issues and diverse cultures, with the emphasis being African American and urban. These experiences, combined with a traditional seminary curriculum, make LTCA an exciting new and unique approach to the preparation of students for ministry in the church.
We are located on the historic campus of the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC). LTCA offers exceptional educational resources through cross-registration in a vibrant ecumenical and theological complex that also features Candler School of Theology (United Methodist), Columbia Theological Seminary (Presbyterian) and the Interdenominational Theological Center (a consortium of six protestant seminaries). ITC is the largest African American seminary in the country.
A major historical and cultural city, Atlanta offers attractions found only in metropolitan areas. In addition to museums and educational resources such as a collection of original Reformation era books and materials (housed at Candler School of Theology), a variety of programs are available for the study of intriguing modern issues: the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center; the Carter Center; a large medical community; and an educational community including: Clark Atlanta University, Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia State University, Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medicine, Morris Brown College, and Spelman College.
