Suggested Pre-Seminary Reading List
In addition to the Holy Scriptures, ALTS recommends the following works for those considering one of our seminary programs. The asterisked works are specifically recommended for men preparing for the Office of the Holy Ministry (MDiv).
*Chemnitz, Martin. Ministry, Word, and Sacraments: An Enchiridion
*Chrysostom, John. On the Priesthood
*Croy, N. Clayton. A Primer of Biblical Greek
*Gerberdering, George. The Lutheran Pastor
Jacobs, Henry Eyster. Summary of the Christian Faith
Just, Arthur. Heaven on Earth: The Gift of Christ in the Divine Service
Köberle, Adolf. The Quest for Holiness
McCain, Paul, ed. Concordia : The Lutheran Confessions : A Reader’s Edition of the Book of Concord
Maier, Paul. Church History: The Basics
Middendorf, Michael. Called By the Gospel: An Introduction to the New Testament
Murray, Scott. Law, Life, and the Living God: The Third Use of the Law in Modern American Lutheranism
Sasse, Hermann. Here We Stand
Sasse, Hermann. We Confess Anthology
Steinmann, Andrew, ed. Called to Be God’s People: An Introduction to the Old Testament
Strunck, William and E.B. White. The Elements of Style
Walther, C.F.W. Law and Gospel
Wingren, Gustaf. Luther on Vocation