Concordia Theological Seminary

What Concordia Theological Seminary does

Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne (CTSFW) is a private, non-profit seminary institution of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), headquartered at 6600 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne, Indiana. It forms pastors, deaconesses, missionaries, and graduate-level scholars through degree programs including the Master of Divinity (MDiv), Deaconess Studies, and Graduate School programs, delivered via both residential on-campus instruction in Fort Wayne and an online learning platform (MyClasses/MisClases). Placement into LCMS congregations is mediated through Field Education, Vicarage, and Internship assignments, with international student recruitment supported through the LCMS partner-church network across Germany, England, Sweden, and other regions. The institution also runs Christ Academy formation programs (Confirmation, High School, College, and Family Institute) to build a future-student pipeline.

The seminary's product surface extends well beyond instruction. It publishes a peer-reviewed theological journal (Concordia Theological Quarterly) at $35–$50 annual subscription tiers and a quarterly magazine (For the Life of the World), both sustaining substantive distribution channels worldwide. Additional offerings include the Kroemer Library and the Atlas Plus Alum research database (for alumni and unaffiliated scholars), a Video Collection of chapel sermons and Symposia lectures dating to 1999, a Lectionary Podcast distributed via YouTube (@CTSFWedu), Greek language worksheets for the Three-Year Lectionary, daily chapel livestreams, the CTSFW Bookstore, and support programs including the Student Adoption Program and a Food & Clothing Co-op that meets an average of 75–90% of student/family food, clothing, and household needs.

Revenue mechanics rely on three primary streams: tuition and fees from residential and online degree programs, donations and charitable giving from alumni and supporters, and publication subscriptions. Distribution is channeled through direct admissions, the MyClasses online platform, LCMS congregation placements for field education, and international partner-church relationships. Faculty carry a combined 235 years of called parish experience, supporting what the institution positions as a distinctively Lutheran and confessional formational environment committed to the Holy Scriptures, the Lutheran Confessions, and the liturgical life of the Church.

Name

Concordia Theological Seminary

Legal name

Concordia Theological Seminary

Website

https://ctsfw.edu

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne is a non-profit LCMS seminary forming pastors, deaconesses, missionaries, and graduate scholars through residential and online degree programs (MDiv, Deaconess Studies, Graduate School). It serves the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod via tuition, denomination-aligned placements, and scholarly publications.

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Product category

Theological Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Seminaries (Graduate Theology & Ministry) (EDAHAKAA)

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Denominational Theological Colleges (e.g., Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical) (EDAHAKAM)

Keywords

• Theological education
• Seminary formation
• Pastoral ministry training
• Religious publishing
• Distance learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Wayne

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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B2C

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Services

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Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Educational services revenue from residential and online theological degree programs including MDiv, Deaconess Studies, and Graduate School programs.
2. Donations and Charitable Giving: Voluntary contributions from alumni, friends, and donors supporting student formation, chapel restoration, food co-op, student adoption, international theological education, and military project programs.
3. Publications Revenue: Subscription fees for Concordia Theological Quarterly ($35 US, $40 Canada/Mexico, $50 elsewhere) and For the Life of the World magazine.
4. Student Adoption Program: Donors sponsor students to offset expenses beyond tuition, enabling students to focus on studies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

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Core offering

Concordia Theological Seminary is a theological education institution affiliated with The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It delivers graduate-level academic programs such as the Master of Divinity (MDiv), Deaconess Studies, and other Graduate School degrees, alongside continuing education, publications, and digital resources aimed at forming pastors, deaconesses, and other church workers for confessional Lutheran ministry.

Product overview

Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne (CTSFW) is an institution of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod offering theological education and formation services. The institution operates as a seminary with academic programs (MDiv, Deaconess Studies, Graduate School), publishes theological resources (For the Life of the World magazine, Concordia Theological Quarterly journal, Book Reviews), provides digital resources (Kroemer Library, Media Collection, Video Collection, Greek Readings, Lectionary Podcast), and runs ministry programs (Christ Academy, Military Project, Student Adoption Program, Food & Clothing Co-op). The offerings also include daily worship services (Daily Chapel, Daily Scripture Readings) and retail services (CTSFW Bookstore).

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Products and services

• Master of Divinity (MDiv) Program Graduate-level theological degree program preparing candidates for ordained pastoral ministry in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, combining academic study with pastoral formation; delivered in residential and distance-learning formats.
• Deaconess Studies Program Theological program preparing women for service as LCMS deaconesses, combining academic coursework with practical diaconal formation for congregational and mercy ministries.
• Graduate School Programs Master's and doctoral-level theological programs offering advanced academic study and research opportunities for students pursuing specialized ministry, teaching, or further graduate work.
• Publications and Digital Resources Scholarly journals, theological books, and digital media produced by the seminary to support continuing education, lay study, and the wider church's engagement with Lutheran theology.

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCTSFW is an institution of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, committed to the Holy Scriptures, the Lutheran Confessions, and the liturgical life of the Church. The seminary forms servants in Jesus Christ who teach the faithful, reach the lost, and care for all, serving the LCMS ministerium.
• Lutherische Theologische Hochschule, Oberursel, GermanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational study opportunity partner providing exchange and study abroad options for CTSFW students at the Lutheran theological university in Oberursel, Germany.
• Westfield House, Cambridge, EnglandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational study opportunity partner providing exchange and study abroad options for CTSFW students at Westfield House in Cambridge, England.
• LCMS Partner Churches (International)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong waitlist of students from LCMS partner churches around the world seeking advanced confessional Lutheran education. CTSFW faculty teach internationally to support development of international theological leaders in partner churches.
• Military Chaplains (LCMS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCTSFW's Military Project provides theological resources, support, and encouragement to military chaplains and members of the Armed Forces, including regular shipments of Lutheran Study Bibles, hymnals, and catechisms.
• The Lutheran School of Theology, Gothenburg (MST Gothenburg)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCTSFW serves as controller for the MST Gothenburg program, which is governed by the Församlingsfakulteten i Göteborg as the controller for processing activities.

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Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Moody Theological Seminary: Evangelical seminary offering MDiv and graduate programs alongside media, publishing, and digital content distribution, comparable in combining academic formation with content publishing.
• Asbury Theological Seminary: Wesleyan/evangelical seminary offering MDiv, doctoral, and online graduate theological programs with significant publication and digital content assets.
• The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary: Largest Southern Baptist seminary offering MDiv, doctoral, and graduate theological programs, comparable in residential seminary model and denominational formation pipeline.
• Dallas Theological Seminary: Major evangelical seminary offering graduate theological degrees with a strong publication and media footprint, comparable in its emphasis on scholarly journals and media resources alongside degree programs.
• Fuller Theological Seminary: Large multi-denominational seminary offering MDiv, doctoral, and graduate theological programs with extensive online and global reach, comparable in scope of graduate theological education.
• Princeton Theological Seminary: Major mainline Presbyterian seminary offering MDiv, doctoral, and graduate theological programs with deep publication, library, and continuing education offerings.
• Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary: Multi-denominational evangelical seminary offering residential and online MDiv and graduate theological programs, comparable in seminary formation model and denomination-tied placement.
• Trinity Evangelical Divinity School: Evangelical seminary offering MDiv and graduate theology degrees with both residential and online formats, comparable in academic program structure and graduate theological training mission.

Direct peers

• Wartburg Theological Seminary: ELCA-affiliated Lutheran seminary offering MDiv and graduate theological programs, comparable as a Lutheran seminary with similar residential formation model and church-worker placement focus.
• Concordia Seminary, St. Louis: The sister LCMS seminary offering MDiv and graduate theological programs for pastors, deaconesses, and missionaries — directly comparable in denominational affiliation, program mix, and target student.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CTSFWedu
• Xx.com/CTSFWedu
• Facebookfacebook.com/106299158075
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/concordia-theological-seminary

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