Purpose

Our purpose is to provide quality Christian education for working adults who are seeking a spiritually formative theological education that reflects the beliefs and mission of The AALC. Our programs support men seeking ordination in Word and Sacrament ministry, along with both men and women of the laity, who desire focused academic opportunities in Biblical Studies and desire to be equipped to faithfully serve in their vocations. (Matt. 28:18–20, Col. 1:9, 2 Tim. 2:15)

Vision

Our vision is to provide the highest level of spiritually formative theological education, grounded in Holy Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions by using an interactive classroom format. Directed toward men who are called to the office of the holy ministry, and lay men and women seeking a theological education, we thereby aim to provide our students with all the tools needed to better serve the Lord in their respective vocations. (1 Pet. 4:10–11, Heb. 12:1–2)

Mission

Our mission is to bring Christ and His Gospel to the world and to equip future leaders in the church to do so as well. We dedicate ourselves as witnesses to the eternal Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ in its fullness and purity, preserving and extending the unity of the faith as revealed in God’s Holy Word. (Mark 16:15, Acts 13:47)

• Our educated and experienced staff provide high-quality Lutheran theological education to a global Christian community. Our long history of remote education provides a unique interactive classroom experience for both students and professors.
• Our spiritually formative instruction through our Pastoral Ministry (Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree or Certificate in Lutheran Theology) Program prepares, educates, examines, and certifies men, who have been called to the holy vocation of the Office of Word and Sacrament ministry, and leads to ordination in the AALC. 
• We also provide multiple academic opportunities with various areas of focus for both laity and non-Lutheran pastors with our Service to the Church (Master of Arts in Religion (MAR) degree) and Formal Christian Education (Master of Arts in Theology (MAT) degree) programs.
• Through our Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) program, we equip pastors for advanced study and renewed excellence in preaching, teaching, leadership, and pastoral practice.
• In all programs, ALTS emphasizes the role of the pastor as Seelsorger—the shepherd and caretaker of souls—grounding ministry in faithful proclamation of the Word and Christ-centered pastoral care.