Faculté Libre de Théologie Évangélique

What Faculté Libre de Théologie Évangélique does

Faculté Libre de Théologie Évangélique (FLTE) is a private, non-profit higher education institution founded in 1965 and headquartered on a 3-hectare campus in Vaux-sur-Seine, Île-de-France (approximately 40 km west of Paris). Registered as an association cultuelle under French law (loi 1901, prefecture of Versailles n° 781005482) and with the Académie de Versailles (n° 0781650V), FLTE trains francophone evangelical pastors, church leaders, and missionaries through a curriculum spanning a one-year Certificat (Bac+1) through doctoral studies (Bac+8), including a Bachelor, a Mastère, and an interdisciplinary D.E. en Théologie, Sciences et Pensée Contemporaine.

The institution delivers programs through three channels: on-campus residential study, distance learning (E-learning and EAD via Google Classroom with institution-issued Google accounts), and while-employed formats (intensive seminars, a work-study Mastère en alternance, and decentralized courses in Alsace). Supporting infrastructure includes the Foyer Antoine Court student residence of approximately 40 rooms and a 24/7 theological library; research output is published through Éditions ÉDIFAC, the Théologie Evangélique academic journal, and the Henri Blocher research fund.

FLTE's revenue model combines tuition and registration fees (invoiced annually, VAT-exempt under CGI 261-7.1.b) with donations from churches and individuals; 82% of donations are allocated to training missions. International giving is facilitated through Impact France, TrustBridge Global, and France Mission. A "Pierres Vivantes" capital campaign (April–June 2026) is funding a new building currently 85% financed, intended to add classrooms and double library and group-work capacity in response to over-enrollment. A June 2026 partnership with UCLouvain provides Bachelor graduates with a Belgian state licence pathway.

Name

Faculté Libre de Théologie Évangélique

Legal name

Faculté Libre de Théologie Évangélique

Website

https://flte.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FLTE is a French non-profit theological seminary founded in 1965 in Vaux-sur-Seine, training francophone evangelical church leaders and missionaries via on-campus, distance, and while-employed programs from certificate through doctorate.

Ownership category

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Product category

Theological Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Theological Universities & Pontifical Universities (EDAHAKAD)

Keywords

• Theological education
• Evangelical seminary
• Ministerial formation
• Distance learning theology
• Graduate theological studies

Headquarters

HQ city

Vaux-sur-Seine

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

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Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Registration Fees: Students pay registration fees and tuition for theological education programs. The institution is VAT-exempt under article 261-7.1.b of the CGI. Payment is expected within 30 days of invoicing.

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Core offering

FLTE is a private francophone evangelical theological higher education institution offering degree programs from Certificate (Bac+1) through Doctorate (Bac+8) in theology. Programs are delivered through three modes: on-campus instruction at Vaux-sur-Seine, distance learning, and intensive/while-employed courses, preparing students for church leadership and missionary work. Supporting services include student housing (Foyer Antoine Court), a 24/7 library, and academic publishing through Éditions ÉDIFAC.

Product overview

Faculté Libre de Théologie Évangélique (FLTE) is a private higher education institution offering a unified portfolio of theological education programs. The core academic offerings include undergraduate (Bachelor, Bac+3), graduate (Mastère, Bac+5), certificate (Certificat, Bac+1), doctoral (Études doctorales, Bac+8), and institutional diploma (D.E., Bac+4) programs in theology. Delivery modes span on-campus study at Vaux-sur-Seine, distance learning (E-Learning and EAD), intensive formation, and regional decentralized courses in Alsace. Supporting services include student housing (Foyer Antoine Court), a 24/7 theological library, and research publications through Éditions ÉDIFAC, including the Théologie Evangélique journal and the Henri Blocher research fund. A new building project is currently 85% funded for campus expansion.

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Products and services

• Certificat en Théologie (Certificate in Theology) One-year introductory theology certificate program (Bac+1) providing foundational theological education for students beginning ministerial formation.
• Bachelor en Théologie (Bachelor in Theology) Three-year undergraduate program in theology (Bac+3) delivered primarily on campus at Vaux-sur-Seine, offering in-depth theological education for church and mission leadership.
• Mastère en Théologie (Master in Theology) Two-year graduate program in theology (Bac+5) providing advanced doctrinal and methodological training for ministry leadership, available on-site, in alternance, and in intensive formats.
• D.E. en Théologie, Sciences et Pensée Contemporaine (Institutional Diploma in Theology, Sciences and Contemporary Thought) Institutional diploma in theology, sciences, and contemporary thought (Bac+4) providing interdisciplinary theological education.
• Études doctorales (Doctoral Studies) Doctoral-level theological studies program (Bac+8) for advanced research in theology.
• Cours en E-Learning (E-Learning Courses) Distance learning courses allowing students to study theology remotely from home at their own pace using Google Classroom.
• Enseignement à Distance (EAD) Comprehensive distance education program (EAD) enabling remote theological study.
• Formation Intensive (Intensive Formation) Intensive formation program available in-person or via distance learning for those already in ministry or secular work.
• Cours décentralisés en Alsace (Decentralized Courses in Alsace) Decentralized courses offered in Alsace region for regional accessibility to working students.
• Foyer Antoine Court (Student Housing) Student housing facility with approximately 40 individual rooms, studios, and double rooms for campus residents at Vaux-sur-Seine.

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UCLouvaincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2026FLTE has partnered with UCLouvain to offer its Bachelor graduates a Belgian state license (licence d'État). This partnership provides academic recognition and state-level accreditation for FLTE's theological education programs.
• Impact FranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerImpact France enables tax-deductible donations from Switzerland and the United States to support FLTE. Through TrustBridge Global (Switzerland) and direct Impact France donations (USA), international supporters can receive tax benefits.
• TrustBridge GlobalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with TrustBridge Global enables Swiss donors to make tax-deductible donations to FLTE through Impact France's platform.
• France MissionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFrance Mission enables UK-based donors to make tax-deductible donations to FLTE, with donors designating FLTE in the comments section.
• Fondation du Protestantisme / JACQIVminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThrough the Fondation du Protestantisme's JACQIV fund, donors can make tax-deductible donations specifically for the Foyer Antoine Court renovation project, with up to 75% IFI deduction.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Talbot School of Theology (Biola University): Major US evangelical theological school offering full degree ladders and distance learning in theology. Comparable to FLTE on program structure and evangelical orientation, but operates as part of a much larger research university, making it a broader incumbent.
• Faculté de Théologie Protestante de Paris (IPT): Historic French Reformed (mainline Protestant) theological faculty. Overlaps with FLTE on territory and credential level, but serves a more liberal Protestant tradition rather than evangelical, making it a broader-incumbent peer.

Direct peers

• Institut Biblique de Nogent: Long-standing French evangelical Bible institute offering theological training for church ministry in the francophone world. Most directly comparable institution to FLTE by mission, language, and target student profile.
• Spurgeon's College: UK evangelical theological college training Baptist and broader evangelical ministers. Highly comparable to FLTE in mission, evangelical theological curriculum, and delivery to working ministers, though in the English-speaking market.
• Séminaire Baptiste de France: French Baptist seminary training pastors and church leaders for francophone Baptist congregations. Overlaps directly with FLTE on degree-level ministerial formation and target student segment.
• Theologische Universiteit Kampen: Dutch reformed/evangelical theological university offering full bachelor-to-doctorate ministerial training programs. Comparable to FLTE on academic ladder, evangelical orientation, and small specialized faculty profile.

Regional players

• École de Théologie Évangélique de Lausanne (ETEL): French-language evangelical theological school hosted at the University of Lausanne, serving Swiss francophone students with similar programs. Direct comparator on academic content but operates in a different country market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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