a Bachelor of Arts degree through its pre-seminary program and a Bachelor of Science degree through its education and staff ministry programs. Through its Graduate Studies program, the college grants Master of Science degrees in Education, Educational Administration, and Theological Studies. All programs of study at Martin Luther College train students for service in the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. Pre-seminary program Martin Luther College's pre-seminary program prepares students for enrollment at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary. Beyond its general education requirements and theology courses, the pre-seminary program stresses foreign languages. In order to graduate, students must complete courses in Hebrew and Greek, the original languages of the Bible, and select studies in a non-biblical foreign language to fulfill the requirements of the program. The foreign language courses offered at MLC include Spanish, Latin, German, and Mandarin Chinese. In addition, the curriculum involves a selective liberal arts emphasis, with special attention given to literature and history. After successful completion of the pre-seminary program, students earn a Bachelor of Arts degree. In accordance with the WELS beliefs about the roles of men and women in the church, only male graduates may continue their education at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary in Mequon, Wisconsin. Education program The college's education program prepares students for service as teachers in the schools and congregations of the WELS. MLC offers a Bachelor of Science degree to students with majors in early childhood education, elementary education, secondary education and special education. Students may also choose to complete a double major. The education curriculum at MLC includes music courses so that graduates may serve as organists and choir directors in WELS congregations. In addition to general education and professional education courses, students complete five field experiences and two student teaching experiences in classroom settings. After completing all graduation and Minnesota licensure requirements, students may be eligible for assignment by the WELS as teachers to synod congregations and schools. Staff ministry program MLC's staff ministry program prepares students to become staff ministers for congregations in the WELS. Students in the program complete general education courses, professional courses, and practical experiences to equip them for service as staff ministers. The staff ministry program leads to a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in practical theology. Students may also choose a second major in education or parish music. After completing all requirements, students may be assigned by the WELS to various positions in synod congregations,