The Opportunity:

LeTourneau University (LETU) is a unique and exciting place to study Theology and Ministry. We have world-class teacher-scholars who are making significant contributions in their areas of expertise with their research and writing. But these top-notch scholars are also actively engaged in ministry, bring enriching cross-cultural experiences, love serving the church, and are invested in the spiritual formation of our students. At LETU, your head and your heart will be transformed, and you will be exposed to the best treasures of Christian thinking and practice throughout the ages.

You also get to study theology and ministry at the Christian Polytechnic University, where questions of faith, science, and the impact of technology are examined from a Christian perspective. Why is this an advantage? Because churches are looking for pastors who understand the technological age we live in and how to faithfully lead people as they navigate the challenges of our rapidly changing world; because one of the most important tasks of theological education and pastoral ministry in our technological age is to help the church think through the ever-increasing and complex questions generated from biotechnology and Artificial Intelligence; because the church needs pastors who are able to think Christianly (biblically and theologically) about everyday applications of technology in order to help Christians grow spiritually and impact their communities. If technology is the issue of our day (and it is), why not study Scripture, theology and Christian ministry in a context in which technology is central to the educational experience?

 

Award:

The Theology and Ministry scholarship is worth $5,000 per year and is stackable with all other scholarships except the Heritage Scholarship.

 

Scholarship Eligibility:

To receive and maintain the Theology and Ministry Scholarship, the recipient must:

1. Be a first-time, on-ground LETU student (freshman or transfer) majoring in either Scripture and Theology or Christian Ministry.
2. Maintain a 2.5 GPA

 

Application Process:

The School of Theology will begin receiving applications on October 15 of the year before anticipated enrollment at LETU. Scholarship decisions will be made on March 15. For consideration, applicants must send the following materials to the dean of the School of Theology and Vocation, Dr. Kelly Liebengood (kellyliebengood@letu.edu) and include administrative assistant Monica Morlen (monicamorlen@letu.edu) on the email:

1. A letter of interest that states (1) why you want to study Scripture and Theology or Christian Ministry at LETU, (2) what ministry or teaching experience you have, and (3) what plans you have after your graduate
2. A letter of recommendation from a pastor or elder.

Send both documents as one PDF. Include your full name, email address, and telephone number. Finalists will be contacted via email to schedule a video interview. 

If you have any questions about the Theology and Ministry Scholarship, please contact the dean of the School of Theology and Vocation, Dr. Kelly Liebengood (kellyliebengood@letu.edu).