Seminario Teológico Centroamericano

What Seminario Teológico Centroamericano does

Seminario Teológico Centroamericano (SETECA) is a private, nonprofit theological seminary founded circa 1929-1931 and headquartered in Guatemala City, Guatemala, with approximately 84 employees. The institution provides theological education across the full academic stack — diplomas, teaching certificates, bachelor's degrees, master's degrees (M.A. and M.Th.), and doctoral programs (Ph.D.) — covering Bible, theology, counseling, music, integral mission, and transformational leadership. Programs are delivered on the central Guatemala City campus, through regional extension centers in Huehuetenango, Quetzaltenango, Jutiapa, and other Guatemalan locations, via an international site in Denver, Colorado, and through the eCampus Moodle-based synchronous online learning platform for virtual diplomas, undergraduate degrees, and teaching degrees.

The core technology is the eCampus virtual learning management system, a Moodle-based implementation supporting distance education. Supporting assets include the Biblioteca Daniel Carroll Rodas, a specialized library with approximately 43,000 documents; Revista Kairós, an academic journal indexed in ATLA Religion Database and related theological databases; and the Centro de Investigación Núñez & Taylor research center. Auxiliary operations include Casa SETECA (a wholly-owned hospitality and event venue subsidiary) and music programs (EMUSA Kids and EMUSA Player).

SETECA's revenue model rests on four streams: tuition and educational fees across the program portfolio, Casa SETECA hospitality and event venue rentals, donations supporting scholarships and operations, and music/continuing education fees. The institution serves individuals called to Christian ministry, practicing pastors and church leaders seeking advanced credentials, and a distributed alumni community of over 4,000 graduates serving across Latin America, the Caribbean, Spain, Indonesia, and other regions. Customer acquisition occurs through church networks, alumni referrals, conferences, chapel services, webinars, a radio program (Fijando el Rumbo on Radio Cultural TGN), and an active social media presence across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Name

Seminario Teológico Centroamericano

Legal name

Seminario Teológico Centroamericano

Website

https://seteca.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1931

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

SETECA is a Guatemala-based nonprofit theological seminary founded circa 1929, offering diplomas through PhD programs in Bible, theology, counseling, and ministry via on-campus, regional extension, Denver international site, and online eCampus modalities to church leaders across Latin America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Theological Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Theological education
• Biblical studies
• Seminary programs
• Ministry training
• Distance learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Guatemala City

HQ country

Guatemala

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Educational Services: SETECA generates revenue through tuition fees for its various academic programs including diplomas, undergraduate degrees, teaching degrees, master's degrees, and doctoral programs in theological studies.
2. Housing and Hospitality Services: Casa SETECA provides hospitality services including room rentals (double to sextuple rooms and apartments) for the Christian community attending events or visiting the seminary facilities.
3. Event Venue Rental: Casa SETECA generates revenue from hosting events including weddings, quinceañeras, graduations, conferences, trainings, baby showers, and bachelorette parties in their facilities.
4. Donations: The institution accepts donations to support scholarships and institutional operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SETECA is a Protestant theological seminary that delivers diploma, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs in theology, biblical studies, Christian counseling, and church music. Instruction is offered both in residence at its Guatemala City campus and remotely through a Moodle-based eCampus online platform, supported by an academic library and the Kairós theological journal.

Product overview

SETECA (Seminario Teológico Centroamericano) is a theological seminary with over 93 years of history offering a comprehensive educational portfolio. The institution provides face-to-face and virtual programs across multiple levels: diplomas, bachelor's degrees, teaching certificates, master's degrees (M.A., M.Th.), and doctoral programs (Ph.D.) in theology, biblical studies, counseling, music, and integral mission. The core offering includes the main seminary educational programs delivered via traditional and online modalities through the eCampus Moodle platform. Supporting products include Casa SETECA (hospitality and events), Biblioteca Daniel Carroll Rodas (specialized library with 43,000+ documents), Revista KAIRÓS (academic journal), Centro de Investigación Núñez & Taylor (research center), multimedia content platform, and blog. The institution also operates a Centro de Liderazgo Ministerial for continuing education and music programs (EMUSA Kids and EMUSA Player).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Biblioteca Daniel Carroll Rodas: Specialized library in Bible, theology, ministry, and counseling with approximately 43,000 documents including books, magazines, pamphlets, theses, videos, and electronic documents.
• Revista KAIRÓS
• Centro de Investigación Nuñez & Taylor
• Casa SETECA
• EMUSA
• eCampus

Products and services

• Diploma Programs (Diplomados)

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 4,000 graduates serving in ministries across Latin America and globally

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Editorial CLIEminorOthersEditorial CLIE is a Christian publishing house that collaborates with SETECA for the publication of theological materials. Dr. Eliseo Vila, President of Editorial CLIE, has delivered conferences at SETECA.
• World ReachminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission organization through which SETECA alumni like the Estrada family reach pastors and leaders of rural churches in Honduras with biblical, theological, and ministerial training.
• Radio Cultural TGNminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRadio station partner broadcasting the 'Fijando el Rumbo' program every Monday at 1:00 PM on 100.5 FM, reaching a broad audience with biblical-theological responses to contemporary issues.
• Calvary Chapel Ciudad de GuatemalaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch where SETECA faculty member Miguel Reyes serves as pastor, demonstrating the integration between academic training and local church ministry.
• Fraternidad Teológica Latinoamericana (FTL)minorOthersSETECA founder Dr. Emilio Antonio Núñez was a founding member of this Latin American theological fellowship. The seminary maintains connection with FTL Guatemala nucleus.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Regent University: Larger Christian university with a College of Arts and Sciences and School of Divinity offering accredited online theological degrees. Comparable on online theological education and broader evangelical brand, but operates at significantly larger scale with broader academic portfolio beyond seminary training.

Others

• Editorial CLIE: Spanish Christian publishing house that collaborates with SETECA on theological publications and conferences (Editorial CLIE President Dr. Eliseo Vila has lectured at SETECA). Comparable as an ecosystem participant in Spanish-language evangelical theological content production rather than a direct competitor.
• Fraternidad Teológica Latinoamericana (FTL): Latin American theological fellowship network founded by SETECA's founding rector Dr. Emilio Antonio Núñez. Comparable scope as a regional evangelical theological organization rather than a direct competitor; functions as an ecosystem/network participant with overlapping faculty and constituency.
• World Reach: Mission organization that partners with SETECA alumni to deliver pastoral and theological training to rural Honduran churches. Comparable as a mission-adjacent education provider focused on equipping church leaders, though operational model is mission-based rather than degree-granting.

Direct peers

• Tyndale University: Canadian Christian university with seminary programs in theology, biblical studies, and ministry. Comparable as a theological education institution offering seminary degrees with online and in-person modalities serving evangelical Christian students.
• Dallas Theological Seminary: Major evangelical theological seminary in Texas with Th.M. and doctoral programs and growing online/distance offerings. SETECA's editor emeritus Dr. Gary Williams is a Dallas Theological Seminary alumnus, and both institutions train evangelical Christian leaders with similar theological curricula.
• Universidad Bíblica Latinoamericana: Costa Rica-based Latin American biblical and theological institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs in Spanish. Directly comparable as a Central American evangelical theological educator serving similar student demographics with overlapping curriculum in Bible, theology, and ministry.
• Seminario Teológico ESEPA: Central American evangelical seminary (Assemblies of God tradition) operating in Costa Rica and across the region. Directly comparable as a Central American theological seminary training evangelical pastors and church leaders with similar diploma-to-degree program structures.
• Fuller Theological Seminary: Pasadena-based theological seminary offering accredited graduate theological programs with significant Spanish-language online offerings. Visiting scholars from Fuller (e.g., Dr. David Taylor) lecture at SETECA, and both institutions serve Spanish-speaking evangelical students across Latin America with comparable degree structures.
• SEUT Facultad de Teología (Seminario Evangélico Unido de Teología): Madrid-based Spanish-language evangelical theological faculty offering degree programs in theology and biblical studies. Comparable as a Spanish-language theological education provider serving Spanish-speaking Christian communities, with overlapping program structure and target demographic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/setecagt
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCHMoh13qU2xRGUfoVAWj9lw
• Facebookfacebook.com/SETECAGT
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/seteca-gt
• Instagraminstagram.com/setecagt/?

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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