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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Academic Calendar

Jan 27

Spring Semester classes begin

Feb 17-18

Spring Semester classes begin for SMP Program

Feb 28

CHS application deadline

Feb 28

M.A. taught in Spanish application deadline

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Seminary President Dr. Dale A. Meyer ponders a pra

Seminary President Dr. Dale A. Meyer ponders a prayer for unity in today’s #MeyerMinute on Facebook @concordiasem

"Long ago, a line from a prayer got into my head.

"Long ago, a line from a prayer got into my head. 'Our deeds do not perform what our words promise.' Are your Sunday professions matched by your sanctified life during the week?" Read more of today's #MeyerMinute from @DaleMeyerda on Facebook @concordiasem

"American society was sorely divided in the 1960’s and is again today. What’s my hope and prayer for our students and graduates this Martin Luther King Day?" Read more of today's #MeyerMinute on Facebook @concordiasem

Today is the last day of Winterim term, so we’re

Today is the last day of Winterim term, so we’re saying “see you later” to our Reduced Residency Advanced Studies and General Pastor Certification students who were on campus for intensive classes. Chapel this morning included a sending rite for these students and for faculty who will be traveling during the next week. Safe travels, everyone, and we’re looking forward to welcoming the rest of our residential students back when the spring semester begins Jan. 27!

Yesterday LCMS Foundation President David Fiedler

Yesterday LCMS Foundation President David Fiedler presented a check from a generous donor to President Dr. Dale A. Meyer, who accepted it on behalf of Concordia Seminary. The gift will help support the Seminary’s mission to prepare future LCMS pastors, deaconesses and leaders.

“Incline your ear, O LORD, and answer me, for I

“Incline your ear, O LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and needy” (Psalm 86:1). Read more of today's #MeyerMinute on Facebook @ConcordiaSem.

“I will make you as a light for the nations, tha

“I will make you as a light for the nations, that my salvation may reach to the end of the earth” (Isaiah 49:6). Read more of today's #MeyerMinute on Facebook @ConcordiaSem.

Prepare to be welcomed in style! Thanks to our har

Prepare to be welcomed in style! Thanks to our hard-working facilities crew, our welcome center recently received a much-needed makeover.

Dr. Dale A. Meyer and students were welcomed to Lu

Dr. Dale A. Meyer and students were welcomed to Lutheran Bible Translators Jan. 10 where Rev. Rich Rudowske shared how Lutherans work with church and Bible agency leaders to bring God’s Word to those who don’t yet have it. #concordiaseminary

Yesterday, Seminary student Sergio Vargas particip

Yesterday, Seminary student Sergio Vargas participated in a baptismal service that welcomed ten people into his vicarage congregation, @franklinavemission in Flint, Mich. He is pictured here anointing a newly-baptized boy with oil during the service. Sergio is a student in the Seminary’s Center for Hispanic Studies (CHS), which prepares pastors and deaconesses to serve in Lutheran Hispanic/Latino communities in the U.S. To learn more about the CHS program, visit csl.edu/chs.