[babyface00]

But by giving money to the Lutheran priest in training because his religion requires that specific type of training, you are giving a benefit to one religion based on that religion's practices

I don't think this line of reasoning really works in this case. Does a divinity degree not include studies in other subjects besides theology?

Lets say psychology is required for a divinity degree. Following this logic, anyone taking a class in psychology would be denied funding because becoming a Lutheran minister requires a divinity degree, which requires psychology classes.

[Modernman]

Lets say psychology is required for a divinity degree. Following this logic, anyone taking a class in psychology would be denied funding because becoming a Lutheran minister requires a divinity degree, which requires psychology classes.

A psychology degree and psychology courses can be used for many things, one of which may be religion. A Divinity degree is only intended for one thing: active practice as a clergyman for a specific denomination. The fact that part of the requirement of a Divinity degree might consist of non-religious classes does not change the end result of such a degree.