Seminario Bíblico de Fe

What Seminario Bíblico de Fe does

Seminario Bíblico de Fe is a non-profit religious seminary founded in 1977 in Argentina by Milton Pope and Haydee Zanetti, now operating under the legal name Instituto Bíblico de Fe (NIF: R2802607H) and registered as a religious entity in Spain (Registro de Entidades Religiosas 020361). The institution provides biblical, spiritual, and ministerial training to members of evangelical Christian churches (17+ years old) across nine countries, including Spain, Argentina, Bolivia, Uruguay, Paraguay, Mexico, the USA, Germany, and Italy. Its academic structure comprises 24 subjects across three progressive cycles (Elemental, Medio, and Superior), culminating in certifications including a Basic Bachelor's in Theology, with additional intensive courses, workshops (Talleres), and continuing education offerings.

The seminary's core technology stack is built on third-party SaaS platforms: Canvas LMS (Instructure) for asynchronous virtual learning, Zoom for live streaming of weekly classes, and Vimeo for on-demand video content. Distribution occurs through three modalities — in-person instruction at regional study centers across the Iberian Peninsula, virtual self-paced courses via Canvas, and live streaming — supported by a content ecosystem of blog articles, a podcast, and a YouTube radio program ('Prosiguiendo a la Meta'). The organization is lean, with 6 employees, and relies on a small named faculty and workshop instructors.

The business model is direct-to-student tuition for courses and certifications, with pricing not publicly disclosed and enrollment handled via direct contact (contact form, WhatsApp, phone). Revenue is not publicly reported, consistent with its non-profit religious status. No external investors, funding rounds, or institutional backing are involved. The customer base consists of individual church members across the evangelical community, with no enterprise or institutional customers identified.

Name

Seminario Bíblico de Fe

Legal name

Instituto Bíblico de Fe

Website

https://seminariobiblicodefe.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Seminario Bíblico de Fe is a non-profit religious seminary founded in 1977 in Argentina, now headquartered in Madrid, Spain, that provides biblical, spiritual, and ministerial training to evangelical church members across nine countries via in-person, virtual, and live-streamed modalities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Theological Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Religious Organizations (8131), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Bible Colleges (Undergraduate Ministry & Biblical Studies) (EDAHAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Denominational Theological Colleges (e.g., Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical) (EDAHAKAM), Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Theological education
• Biblical training
• Ministry certification
• Religious seminary
• Distance learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Course Fees: Revenue generated from student enrollment fees for in-person, virtual, and intensive courses across the three academic cycles (Elemental, Medio, Superior). No specific pricing disclosed publicly.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

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Core offering

Seminario Bíblico de Fe provides biblical, spiritual, and ministerial preparation to members of evangelical Christian churches through structured theological courses. The offering includes 24 subjects across three academic cycles (Elemental, Medio, Superior) delivered via in-person instruction at regional centers, virtual courses on the Canvas LMS platform, and live streaming via Zoom, culminating in theology and ministry certifications including a Basic Theology Bachelor's degree.

Product overview

Seminario Bíblico de Fe is a non-profit religious Bible seminary founded in 1977 in Argentina, now operating across multiple countries including Spain. The institution provides a unified theological education ecosystem comprising three core delivery modalities: in-person courses at physical study centers throughout the Spanish Peninsula, virtual courses delivered via Canvas LMS platform with recorded video content, and live online streaming via Zoom. The academic structure is organized into three progressive cycles (Elemental with 6 subjects, Medio with 8 subjects, and Superior with 8 subjects) totaling 24 subjects that lead to a Basic Bachelor's in Theology certification. Additionally, the institution offers intensive short courses, specialized workshops, and digital content resources including a blog, podcast, and YouTube radio program to support continuous ministerial development.

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Products and services

• Presencial (In-Person Courses) On-site biblical education courses with 24 subjects offered at study centers throughout the Spanish Peninsula, allowing students to study from their local church or nearest city. Each subject is quarterly (September-November, January-March, April-June), with 24 academic hours per subject.
• Virtual Courses Flexible virtual courses accessible through the Canvas LMS platform. Each subject contains 12 video classes (1.5 hours each), a textbook, and professor-provided materials for completing assignments.
• Online Streaming Classes Live streaming classes via Zoom allowing students to connect from computers, phones, or tablets to watch class broadcasts in real-time. Weekly schedule includes Mondays (Christian Education 19:30-21:15), Thursdays (Historical Books 20:00-22:00), and Fridays (Pauline Epistles I), with weekly resources including videos, notes, and books provided by the professor.
• Ciclo Elemental (Elementary Cycle) First-level academic program with 6 subjects, including Pentateuch, Human Relations, Romans, Theology I, Christian Education, Joshua, Pauline Epistles I, and Historical Books. Completes 24 academic hours per subject over three trimesters.
• Ciclo Medio (Intermediate Cycle) Middle-level academic program with 8 subjects, including Theology II, Pauline Epistles II, Poetical Books, Prophetic Books, Gospels, Church History I, Bibliology I, and Bibliology II (Hermeneutics).
• Ciclo Superior (Advanced Cycle) Advanced academic program with 8 subjects, including Theology III, Homiletics, Daniel, Revelation, Church History II, General Epistles, Sects and Religions, and Hebrews.
• Intensivos (Intensive Courses) Intensive short courses covering topics such as 2 Timothy, Nehemiah, Family, Gifts and Ministries, Labor Transitions, Biblical Eschatology, The Seven Letters of Revelation, The Heart of Apostle Paul, Ecclesiastes, Possessing Our Inheritance, and Homiletics II.
• Talleres (Workshops) Specialized workshops in Pastoral (with Marcos Vidal), Leadership (with José Luis Urso), Bibliology (with Ernesto Nani), and Ministry (with Fernando Vena), providing focused training in specific ministry areas.
• Theological Certifications Certificates and diplomas awarded upon completion: Basic Theology Certificate, Ministry Bachelor's Diploma, Advanced Ministry Bachelor's, Ministerial Advancement, Bachelor's in Superior Theology, and Superior Course Certificates. Completion of all 24 subjects accredits a Basic Bachelor's in Theology.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24 subjects completed leads to Basic Theology Bachelor degree certification
• +1 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Direct peers

• LOGOI: LOGOI offers free Spanish-language biblical and theological training courses online across Latin America and Spain. It directly competes with SBF España in the Spanish-language distance theological education market, serving evangelical church members seeking accessible ministry training.
• SEFOVAN (Seminario de Formación Virtual): SEFOVAN delivers online seminary training programs for Spanish-speaking Christian leaders, offering certificate and diploma pathways in theology and ministry. It is highly comparable to SBF España's virtual delivery model and evangelical student segment.
• IBSTE (Instituto Bíblico de Estudios Teológicos): IBSTE is a Spanish-language online Bible institute offering undergraduate and graduate theological degrees. It competes with SBF España for Spanish-speaking evangelical students seeking structured, credentialed ministry training via distance learning.

Emerging players

• SEDIN (Seminario Evangélico de Divulgación e Investigación): SEDIN is a Spanish-language evangelical seminary offering theological training programs focused on ministry and biblical studies. It targets a similar evangelical student segment as SBF España but with a more specialized research and publication orientation.
• Eternity Bible College: Eternity Bible College is an online evangelical Bible college offering affordable, self-paced theological education for working adults. It shares SBF España's virtual delivery focus and evangelical student base, though it operates primarily in English and US markets.
• Centro de Estudios Bíblicos (CEBI): CEBI offers Spanish-language online Bible study and ministry training courses aimed at evangelical church members. It partially overlaps with SBF España's audience and beginner-level content offerings, though typically with less comprehensive credentialed pathways.

Broad incumbents

• Moody Bible Institute: Moody Bible Institute is a long-established evangelical Bible college offering in-person and online theological education, including Spanish-language resources. It is comparable to SBF España in evangelical Bible college positioning but operates at significantly larger scale and with formal accreditation.
• UNELA (Universidad Evangélica de las Américas): UNELA is an established evangelical university network serving Latin America with accredited theological and ministry degree programs. It serves a similar evangelical student base as SBF España but with broader institutional scope, formal accreditation, and a wider portfolio of programs.
• SEBTS Español (Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary): SEBTS is an accredited North American seminary with a dedicated Spanish-language division offering theological degrees online. It competes for Spanish-speaking ministry students globally with formal academic credentials, representing a more institutionally established alternative to SBF España.
• Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS) - Spanish Programs: DTS is a long-established accredited theological seminary offering select Spanish-language programs and resources for Hispanic ministry leaders. It competes for serious Spanish-speaking ministry students seeking recognized credentials, representing a more credentialed alternative to SBF España's certificates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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