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The ELCA clergy are well educated, reflecting the Lutheran  

The ELCA clergy are well educated, reflecting the Lutheran  

tradition's emphasis on biblical and theological studies. All clergy must have a graduate degree, usually a master of divinity  

tradition's emphasis on biblical and theological studies. All clergy must have a graduate degree, usually a master of divinity  

(M.Div.) or its equivalent. Two thirds have attended a Lutheran seminary, most commonly Luther Seminary. About 30% have completed postgraduate work  for a D.Min., Th.D., or Ph.D., sometimes at secular universities.  The average pastor is 51 years old and has been a minister for twenty years. <ref> Hofrenning et al (2004)</ref>  

(M.Div.) or its equivalent. Two thirds have attended a Lutheran seminary, most commonly Luther Seminary. About 30% have completed postgraduate work  for a D.Min., Th.D., or Ph.D., sometimes at secular universities.  The average pastor is 51 years old and has been a minister for twenty years. 19% are women. <ref> Hofrenning et al (2004)</ref>

==Controversies==

==Controversies==