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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

Feb 28

CHS application deadline

Feb 28

M.A. taught in Spanish application deadline

Feb 28

Deaconess Studies application deadline

Feb 28

D.Min. application deadline

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“‘I have been crucified with Christ’ (Galati

“‘I have been crucified with Christ’ (Galatians 2:20). This Lent I ask myself, ‘How can I more identify my very being with Christ?’” Read today’s #MeyerMinute on Facebook @ConcordiaSem.

Call Day is Tuesday, April 28! #CallDay2020 #calld

Call Day is Tuesday, April 28! #CallDay2020 #calldaywatchparty

Four students went on a mission trip to Guatemala

Four students went on a mission trip to Guatemala in January led by Mark Kempff, assistant to the director of the Center for Hispanic Studies. The trip was part of a partnership with Groundwork Guatemala, an organization that connects sponsors with Guatemalan children and missionaries. The Seminary team did house visits, held a free health care clinic, and led ministries for children, youth and adults.

Before and after chapel today, everyone was offere

Before and after chapel today, everyone was offered the imposition of ashes as a reminder of the cross that was placed on us in our Baptism, a reminder of our mortality — and as a reminder that our sin has been washed clean by the blood of Jesus.

LCMS Post-Seminary Applied Learning and Support (P

LCMS Post-Seminary Applied Learning and Support (PALS) hosted a dinner on campus last night for concluding students and their spouses. PALS provides continuing education and support for new Seminary graduates during the first three years of their ministries. The dinner included presentations from The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod President Dr. Matthew Harrison, PALS Executive Director Dr. James Baneck and several current PALS participants.

"By His Transfiguration, God teaches us to live tr

"By His Transfiguration, God teaches us to live trusting Jesus’ Word and to look forward to the coming glory. Glory now but not yet." Read today's #MeyerMinute from on Facebook @ConcordiaSem.

Enjoying this year’s Best Practices for Ministry

Enjoying this year’s Best Practices for Ministry Conference! #bpmphx2020

After chapel this morning, twenty-five faculty and

After chapel this morning, twenty-five faculty and staff members were recognized for significant anniversaries of their time working at Concordia Seminary. We thank God for these men and women who so excellently and diligently serve the Seminary with their many talents!

Seminary faculty, staff, students and friends volu

Seminary faculty, staff, students and friends volunteered to have their heads shaved Feb. 6 during the St. Baldrick’s event, raising $7,607 to support the foundation’s mission to find a cure for childhood cancers. #concordiaseminary #fightcancer #baldisbeautiful

Yesterday’s After Chapel Concert featured Erica

Yesterday’s After Chapel Concert featured Erica Mertz performing on saxophone in the balcony of St. Timothy and St. Titus. Erica is the director of worship at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lisle, Ill., and associate conductor of the Seminary’s choir Laudamus. The program included an arrangement of “O Sacred Head, Now Wounded” for the congregation to sing and an arrangement of the tune “Slane” that Dr. James Marriott, the Seminary’s director of Music Arts, composed and performed at Erica’s wedding. Join us for the next After Chapel Concert, featuring Laudamus, at 9:55 a.m. March 10!