Christ Academy College - Phoebe Academy College
Concordia Theological Seminary excels at Pastoral and Diaconal formation. Christ Academy—College and Phoebe Academy—College provide undergraduate men and women the opportunity to experience for themselves what Concordia Theological Seminary has to offer. For a few days you will become a part of the seminary community and experience seminary life. Come sit in on classes, get to know professors and students, and worship with the seminary community. Arrive early for the Symposia and rub shoulders with world-class theologians, deaconesses, parish pastors, and lay people from all over the world.
By the Numbers
Christ Academy College and Phoebe Academy College 2009:
- 72 Students from twenty-two different universities attended (including all TEN Concordia University System schools).
- 23 pre-seminary students applied for the MDiv program.
- 11 women applied for the Deaconess Program.
- 47 participants came early to enjoy Symposia.
- 2 ballroom dance instructors showed us all how to move with grace.
What's Included:
At no cost:
- Meeting
your brothers and sisters in Christ who are interested in serving the
church as a pastor or deaconess
- Housing on campus
- All meals in Katherine Luther Dining Hall
- Time for questions with current seminarians, pastors, and deaconesses
- A complementary Christ Academy—College /
Phoebe Academy—College shirt
- A one-of-a-kind experience of seminary life in worship, classes, and community
- Optional: Registration, housing, and meals for any or all of Symposia events (January 19–22)
Note: Limited reimbursement for travel is offered as available. Please inquire.
What others are saying:
“I really enjoyed the evening chats after the events, the 'dorm-room' theology, as well as getting to know the professors.”
“The most memorable experience for me was being able to meet the professors and having time to wrestle with theological questions.”
“I would recommend that anyone go no matter their degree of interest in the deaconess program. It is an amazing experience. I felt so welcome. CTS is an amazing place that I hope to attend if at all possible.”
“Visiting the campus has greatly helped my decision in choosing a seminary. I love the community of the Fort and I learn a lot while I am there. I look forward to working on my MDiv at Fort Wayne.”
"The highlights of Phoebe Academy for me were gettng to sing with the choir, the Fireside chat, the banquet and reception.”
“It definitely showed me some directions a deaconess could take that I hadn't thought of before.”
Schedule 2010
Tuesday to Friday—January 19–21
(Optional)
| Attend Symposia: |
| Exegetical: "The Sacrament and the Scriptures" |
| Systematic: "God: Past, Present, and Future" |
Thursday—January 21
Arrival Day/Attend Symposia/Attend Classes
| 5:30 p.m. |
Symposia Banquet |
| 10:00 p.m. |
A Warm Welcome–Academies begin |
Friday—January 22
| 7:30 a.m. |
Matins |
| 8:00 a.m. |
Attend Symposia or Classes |
| 11:00 a.m. |
Chapel |
| 12:00 p.m. |
Lunch |
| 1:00–4:00 p.m. |
Attend Classes |
| 4:00 p.m. |
Vespers |
| 4:15 p.m. |
Gemütlichkeit |
| 5:00 p.m. |
Dinner |
| 7:00 p.m. |
Evening Prayer |
| 7:30–9:30 p.m. |
Fireside Chat |
Saturday—January 23
| 7:30 p.m. |
Breakfast |
| 8:30 a.m. |
Matins |
| 9:00 a.m. |
Academy Lectures |
| 12:00 p.m. |
Lunch |
| 12:00–2:00 p.m. |
Bookstore Open |
| 2:00 p.m. |
Academy Lectures |
| 3:00–4:00 p.m. |
Private Confession/Free Time |
| 4:30 p.m. |
Corporate Confession Service |
| 5:00 p.m. |
Dinner |
| 6:00 p.m. |
On the Town |
Sunday—January 24
| 8:30 a.m. |
Worship together at historic St. Paul’s Lutheran Church |
| Departure |
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