• Where are you located?
• Why should I choose Waterloo Lutheran Seminary for my studies?
• Do I have to be Lutheran or Christian to attend WLS?
• Do I have to live in Waterloo Region to study at WLS?
• Can I come for a visit?
• Are there worship services at WLS?
• Is the Seminary wheelchair accessible?
• Who do I contact for more information?

Waterloo Lutheran Seminary is located at the south-west end of the Wilfrid Laurier University campus, at the corner of Albert and Bricker streets, in Waterloo, Ontario. Our mailing address is 75 University Avenue West, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3C5. View map.

Waterloo is situated within an hour's drive of Toronto, London and Hamilton, and a two hour drive of the Niagara Falls U.S. border.

Waterloo Lutheran Seminary has been equipping people as leaders in church and the world since 1911 and is the founding institution of both Wilfrid Laurier University and University of Waterloo.

A fully accredited member of The Association of Theological Schools, Waterloo Lutheran Seminary is the premier choice for theological graduate studies for both ordained and lay ministry.

With just over one hundred students, and 15 full and part-time faculty members, Waterloo Lutheran Seminary offers small classes and a tightly knit community. Our students report that they appreciate the friendly, student-focused atmosphere, while being able to enjoy all the benefits of being full students of Wilfrid Laurier University, a world-class university.

Seminary students have access to their own Student Advisor, a certified Career Development Practitioner who assists the students one-on-one to plan their current studies and career after graduation.  Our graduates find employment in ordained ministry, as well as lay ministry, including schools, hospitals and community agencies. We offer the most extensive selection of programs in Spiritual Care and Counselling in Canada. Approximately half of our graduates pursue counselling careers, one quarter pursue ordination after graduation, and the other quarter pursue other careers in lay ministry.

Waterloo is home to two universities and several church colleges. This vibrant, dynamic community is a great place to live and study and has a student population of over 20,000. Waterloo is a one of Canada's safest, friendliest, most affordable cities. Waterloo is a fun, culturally diverse city with a multitude of diverse offerings to stimulate your mind and interests. The City of Waterloo is large enough to have all the amenities you could want, yet small enough to have a sense of community second to none.

No. We warmly welcome students of all backgrounds and denominations. Waterloo Lutheran Seminary provides for the scholarly study of Christian faith in an interdenominational setting.  Approximately one-quarter of our students are Lutheran, and the other three-quarters are other denominations (Christian and non-Christian).

No. Many of our students commute from London, Toronto, Hamilton and other cities. Many of our classes run in three-hour time blocks once a week, with some classes on evenings and weekends for your convenience.

Certainly. Please contact our Admissions Coordinator at swheeler@wlu.caor 519-884-0710 ext. 3498 who will be pleased to arrange a tour of the Seminary, and introduce you to the faculty and staff. There is parking at the south side of the Seminary, at the corner of Albert and Bricker streets. Please ask for a permit at the Seminary Office for your visit.

Prospective students are encouraged to join us for our Information Night which runs twice a year. All are welcome!  Come and see if a career in ministry, spiritual care or counselling is for you.  Please contact our Admissions Coordinator at swheeler@wlu.ca or 519-884-0710, ext 3498 to find out when the next Information Night will be held.

Yes. As a community of faith, worship is an important community-affirming moment at WLS. There is a worship service in the Seminary’s Keffer Memorial Chapel at 12:00 pm Tuesdays through Thursdays during the term, with full Eucharistic one-hour services on Wednesdays. Chapel is open to members of the University and the wider community. We hope that you will invite others to join us. Additional special worship events take place during the year; for more information, please call 519-884-0710 ext. 3619.

Yes. Our building is equipped with an elevator, and our north-east entrance is ramped and has an activation switch. If you are visiting and have accessibility challenges, please call the Seminary Office and we will be pleased to assist you.

All prospective students are invited to contact our Admissions Coordinator at swheeler@wlu.ca or 519 884-0710 ext. 3498.  For information on our Lecture Series, please contact Dr. Allen Jorgenson at ext. 3619. For all general inquiries, please contact the Office Coordinator at ext. 3241.

If you have further questions, we welcome you to contact us: 519-884-0710 ext. 3234.