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Lutheran Teacher Certificate Requirements
Be a member of a congregation of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS)
Complete the prescribed elementary or secondary subject matter preparation program
Complete
religious education coursework
with a minimum grade of C- in each course
Complete the
Multiple Subject (elementary)
or
Single Subject Credential (high school)
coursework
Receive the recommendation of the Concordia University faculty
Complete ½ of the Student Teaching semester in a regionally accredited school affiliated with the LCMS
File with the State of California for a teacher credential
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