Academic Support Center
The Louisville Seminary Academic Support Center (ASC) supports students with various aspects including:
- Academic Writing
- Study Skills
- Academic Honesty
- Strategic Reading
- Ordination Support
- Career Mapping
- Citation Support
- ADA Academic Accommodation
- Critical Thinking & Analytical Skills Development
We can also assist with professional papers, resumes, and reports. Throughout the semester, and by request, ASC conducts workshops on a wide range of topics including time management, writing and assignment organization, academic honesty, senior Statements of Faith, Senior Integrative Experience (SIE), and denominational ordination exams. The Center also works with students whose first language is not English.
Students seeking disability services for academic accommodations contact the ASC to establish course accommodations aligned with ADA guidelines.
Academic Excellence with Intentional Support
At Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, academic excellence is paired with intentional, graduate-focused support. The LPTS Advantage ensures that students are not only challenged intellectually but supported holistically as they engage rigorous theological study.
Through the Academic Support Center, students receive personalized guidance designed to strengthen writing, research, time management, and vocational clarity. Our approach recognizes that graduate theological education requires both depth of thought and sustainable academic habits.
Location
The ASC is located in the E.M. White Library, Room 108.
We are a drop-in center and welcome students between and around your class and work schedules. We can meet with students remotely on Zoom.
During the busy days around mid-terms and finals, it is helpful to set appointments (yet we'll welcome drop-ins on a first come basis). Reach out to Lisa, Eli or Susan through email (preferred) or direct bookings to schedule an appointment – see links below!
Hours of Availability
The Academic Support Center operates on a 12-month schedule.
(Spring 2026)- Monday:9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Tuesday:9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- Wednesday:9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Thursday:9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- Friday:By Appointment
- Saturday:By Appointment
- Sunday:By Appointment
Partners in Purpose
Our approach ensures students are academically prepared, contextually grounded, and supported in ways that foster long-term resilience and effectiveness in ministry.
Schedule an Appointment by Contacting an ASC Team Member
Online Writing Lab (OWL)/LIBGUIDES
Collection of short tutorials created by ASC, the Academic Support Center staff, to help students successfully execute the writing requirements at Louisville Seminary.
Academic Accommodations
The Academic Support Center assists with the Seminary’s compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Students seeking academic accommodations for physical, mental, or learning challenges should contact the Academic Support Center to begin the process of receiving support for their specific learning needs.
Students initiate the academic accommodations process by scheduling a meeting with Lisa Lias, Manager of Academic Success. During this meeting, students discuss their learning challenges and the need to secure and submit documentation of a disability from a qualified health professional.
In most cases, documentation of a student’s accommodation needs should be dated within the last five years. If a student does not have up-to-date documentation, the Academic Support Center can still provide consultation and support services. Students are encouraged to contact the Academic Support Center to discuss their learning challenges and explore available resources.
After a student self-identifies their learning challenges, Lisa works with the student to discuss and develop an academic accommodation plan. Upon the student’s request, the Academic Support Center communicates with professors to outline approved accommodations. Students and professors then follow up with a conversation to determine the best ways to support the student’s learning needs within a specific course. This process is designed to facilitate communication between students and faculty and to encourage strong academic support.
Academic accommodations are established to provide reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities so they have equal opportunity in their pursuit of a seminary education. These accommodations create an environment where students can have equal access to education without compromising academic standards.