Academics

Academic Programs at Concordia Seminary

Programs

If you are interested in serving as a pastor or a deaconess in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, explore our Ministerial Formation programs or pursue an advanced academic degree through our Advanced Studies programs.

Faculty of Concordia Seminary

Our Faculty

Browse the biographies of our distinguished faculty members, known and respected throughout the church for their biblical and confessional scholarship and experience in applying the truth of God’s Word to people’s lives.

Academic Commencement at Concordia Seminary

Commencement

Explore Commencement schedules, programs, photography, videos, honorees and more.

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Due to concerns about the coronavirus pandemic, on

Due to concerns about the coronavirus pandemic, on #CallDay2020 all assignments and calls will be announced during one 7 p.m. (CDT) virtual service April 28. Read more on our website csl.edu (link in bio).

"As this crisis overwhelms us, we’re reacting, w

"As this crisis overwhelms us, we’re reacting, we’re struggling to cope, we’re trying to preserve some sense of normalcy. Is God a real presence as you try to process everything?" Read more from today’s #MeyerMinute on Facebook @concordiasem

Our seminarians are responding to the shocks of th

Our seminarians are responding to the shocks of this crisis with confidence and hope in the goodness of God’s promises to us in Jesus. Read more of today's #MeyerMinute from @dalemeryda on Facebook @ConcordiaSem.

“The season of coronavirus and the season of Len

“The season of coronavirus and the season of Lent have much in common. What’s different for us is that Lent says, ‘No social distancing from Jesus Christ!’” Read today’s #MeyerMinute on Facebook @concordiasem.

God has not abandoned us, even though the world is

God has not abandoned us, even though the world is in disarray and many of us cannot attend church in person right now. If you need a reminder of His love for you, listen to a recording of a sermon from the Seminary’s daily chapel services. Recordings go back as far as 1953! Visit scholar.csl.edu/chapelsermons.

Enjoy these signs of spring on campus! "And why ar

Enjoy these signs of spring on campus! "And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these" (Matthew 6:28-29 ESV).

"We are struggling into new routines in the stabil

"We are struggling into new routines in the stability God built into creation. Evening and morning, work and rest, winter, spring, summer and fall, the Creator is a God of order." The #MeyerMinute for March 25 from Seminary President Dr. Dale A. Meyer is on Facebook @concordiasem

Our Women's Coordinator Katie Nafzger and SMP Stud

Our Women's Coordinator Katie Nafzger and SMP Student Wives Coordinator Celina Haupt have been placing books from @concordiapub on the steps of the chapel for the wives of our seminarians who are on campus during the coronavirus pandemic. "God's timing was perfect in this," Celina shared. "Giving these books to each gal here allows us to connect with each other using God's Word. So even though we can't physically be present, we can read Scripture and then discuss and pray using a virtual format. Monday we gave out 34 books. Women were so appreciative as we all need to be reminded of the hope of Jesus during these difficult times." More books will be handed out later in the week. "The selections from the Enduring Word Bible include the Psalms and all four Gospels," Katie added. "They include lines for journaling and some black-line, visual art that can be colored. It's a great resource. We suggested a simple, daily reading plan (1 Psalm, starting with the 23rd, and 1 chapter of John) for any gals who want to read 'together.' Our intention is to check in once a week. Hopefully, ladies will share their thoughts and insights, be encouraged and feel closer to each other even as we keep our distance. It was really encouraging to see the volumes disappearing by the hour! I think everyone is pleased to have a tangible way to lean on God and each other."

"To what written words do you turn in crisis? For

"To what written words do you turn in crisis? For me it’s mainly been hymns, hymns written long ago that the church through the centuries has accepted as true expressions of our faith in Jesus." Read more of today's #MeyerMinute from @DaleMeyerda on Facebook @concordiasem.

“The mission of Concordia Seminary continues wit

“The mission of Concordia Seminary continues with as much energy as ever, but in unprecedented ways.” Read more of today’s #meyerminute from @DaleMeyerda on Facebook @concordiasem