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Concordia Theological Seminary
6600 N. Clinton St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 452-2155
ctsfw.edu
Additional Information
(800) 481-2155
Admission@ctsfw.edu
ctsfw.edu/Admission
Visit
CTSFW
Concordia Theological Seminary
exists to form servants in Jesus Christ
who teach the faithful, reach the lost,
and care for all.
Plan Your Own Visit
Free. On-campus housing and meals provided.
You can plan your own visit to our community to
discern, contemplate, and meditate upon God’s
calling to the vocation of pastor or deaconess. We
will provide you with housing and meals and
arrange for you to tour the campus, attend classes,
worship in Kramer Chapel, and visit with faculty
and current students. Call the Admission Office at
Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne
(CTSFW), or complete the online form at
www.ctsfw.edu/future-students/ visit- ctsfw/plan-your-own-visit or scan the
QR code.
Prayerfully Consider Visit
Dates: October 10–12, 2024
March 20–22, 2025
July 10–12, 2025 (Family friendly)
October 9–11, 2025
March 19–21, 2026
July 9–11, 2026 (Family friendly)
October 8–10, 2026
Fee: None. On-campus housing and meals
provided.
Register: ctsfw.edu/PCV or scan QR Code for more
information
This is an excellent opportunity for second-career and
college students to explore and learn more about the
Office of Holy Ministry and diaconal service, giving future
pastors and deaconesses a firsthand look at CTSFW.
During this free weekend you attend classes, talk with
current students, meet faculty members, and worship in
Kramer Chapel. Experience and be enriched by an in- depth look at the theological formation that takes place
at CTSFW and meet fellow brothers and sisters who are
also contemplating these vocations.
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
Updated September 2024
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Christ Academy:
Confirmation Retreat
Dates: February 21–23, 2025
September 19–21, 2025
February 13–15, 2026
September 18–20, 2026
Fee: $120 per person includes
on-campus housing and meals
For more information about Confirmation Retreats
please email us at ChristAcademy@ctsfw.edu.
This weekend retreat is open to students who are
receiving confirmation instruction from their pastor.
Led by an ordained pastor, each retreat focuses on a
different catechetical theme.
Christ Academy: Timothy School
For High-School-Age Men
Dates: June 15–28, 2025
June 14–27, 2026
Tuition: $750 per person includes
on-campus housing, meals,
and all activities for two weeks
For more information about Timothy School please
email us at ChristAcademy@ctsfw.edu.
What will you do after high school? Is the Office of
Holy Ministry something you have thought about or been
encouraged to consider? If so, join us for a two-week
retreat to explore the pastoral ministry, participate in
theological studies, and form lasting friendships.
Christ Academy: Phoebe School
For High-School-Age Women
Dates: June 15–28, 2025
June 14–27, 2026
Tuition: $750 per person includes
on-campus housing, meals,
and all activities for two weeks
For more information about Phoebe School please
email us at ChristAcademy@ctsfw.edu.
Are you trying to decide what direction to go after high
school? Does sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ through
acts of mercy and human care sound like something you
could do? Then come and explore diaconal service,
participate in theological studies, meet deaconesses,
and form lasting friendships.
Is God Calling Me to Serve?
Christ Academy: College
Dates: October 25–27, 2024
October 24–26, 2025
October 23–25, 2026
Fee: None. On-campus housing
and meals provided.
Register: ctsfw.edu/College (for men or women)
For College-Age Men
You have heard our Lord’s command to “pray earnestly
to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his
harvest” (Matt. 9:38). So, where do you go from here?
Learn how CTSFW forms faithful men to serve as pastors
according to a confessional, solidly Lutheran identity
based on the Holy Scriptures as you attend classes,
worship in Kramer Chapel, and meet faculty members
and students.
For College-Age Women
Jesus calls us to a life of charity and bids us to “Be
merciful, even as our Father is merciful” (Luke 6:36).
Join us at this on-campus event to discern your call to
share God’s mercy through diaconal care. Attend
classes, meet faculty and students, worship in Kramer
Chapel, and learn about the rich, scripturally-based
theological studies offered at CTSFW, which equip and
prepare women to share God’s love and mercy.
Explore this question from a
theological perspective.
Concordia Theological Seminary offers a variety of faith- based opportunities for prospective students to explore
and learn more about the Office of Holy Ministry and
diaconal service.