Academics

Kaleo Academy

WELCOME TO THE KALEO ACADEMY!

The Lutheran South Theology Academy provides opportunities for students to deepen their faith by encouraging and preparing them theologically and experientially for a Christ-centered vocation in service and leadership to the church.

OVERVIEW

Aligning with the Set Apart to Serve church worker initiative, Lutheran South offers an academy designed to guide students to explore and prepare for a potential career in church work. Students who complete the academy curriculum will receive a special certification on their diplomas designating that they have completed an additional course of study in preparation for church work. The course of study is divided into three essential categories: formal theological growth, service/vocational growth, and personal faith development. Each year students participate in various activities designed to walk them along the path to discovering the wide variety of possible careers in service to Christ’s church.  

The Kaleo Academy is open to all students, regardless of denominational affiliation.  

COURSE OF STUDY

Year 1 (Freshman)
Required Theology Course
LS Faculty/Staff Interviews
Church-worker interviews
Monthly cohort Bible study at school
Regular church / Bible class attendance 

Year 2 (Sophomore)
Mentorship in home congregation 
Theology Faculty Interviews
Para-church research/observations
Monthly cohort studying the Lutheran Confessions
Regular church / Bible class attendance

Year 3 (Junior)
Required Theology Courses
Approved service in home congregation
Volunteer/shadow with a church-work agency
Serve as Kairos leader
Regular church / Bible class attendance 
Monthly meeting with  Faculty Mentor 

Year 4 (Senior)
Approved service in home congregation
Concordia College Visit Tour
Church Work Vocation Research Project
Serve as Kairos leader
Participate in a Spiritual Retreat
Regular church / Bible class attendance 

Freshman mentorship
Monthly meeting with Faculty Mentor

APPLY

Students interested in the Kaleo Academy must apply and interview with a Theology Department staff member. The application must be signed by an appropriate representative of a student’s home church. 

Inspiring students through a Christ-centered lens to live courageously and serve faithfully