# About

- Link: https://www.ctsfw.edu/about/
- Published: 2025-06-25T20:07:52-04:00
- Author: Stephen Bornheimer

#  About **CTSFW**

 [Campus Contact Information](https://www.ctsfw.edu/about/campus/contact-information/)

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 1.  [ Home ](https://www.ctsfw.edu/)
 2.   About

## **Wittenberg **of the 21st Century

Grace alone. Faith alone. Scripture alone. The three “solas” of the Reformation 
are the heart of confessional Lutheran theology and “true north” for the pastors
and deaconesses formed in Fort Wayne. 

  [Watch Video](https://vimeo.com/1219572648)

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##  A singular mission

### Called to **Serve **

For 180 years, CTSFW has provided the Church with servants of Christ who confidently
share the message of Christ crucified for the forgiveness of sins—as pastors who
preach and teach God’s Word and as deaconesses who show God’s love to those in need.
Learn more about our mission, vision, values, and history by clicking the button
below.

 [Who We Are](https://www.ctsfw.edu/about/who-we-are/)

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##  OUR CAMPUS

## **Christ** at the center

The CTSFW campus, designed by renowned architect Eero Saarinen, supports formation
in myriad ways, from the towering presence of Kramer Chapel at the heart of the “
village” to the park-like setting that invites reflection and discussion of theology.
Visitors welcome.

 [Learn More](https://www.ctsfw.edu/about/campus/)

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   ##  1846
   
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   ###  The year CTSFW was founded.
   

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 [Apply Now](https://www.ctsfw.edu/about/#)

 *  News
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 *  Events
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##  CTSFW DIRECTORY

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 *   Leadership
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 *   Faculty
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 *   Main Directory

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CTSFW is a seminary of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, the second-largest Lutheran
church body in the US. Headquartered in Kirkwood, Missouri, the LCMS has roughly
5,900 congregations and 1.7 million baptized members.

 [Learn More](https://www.lcms.org/)

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CTSFW relies on a well-coordinated crew of academic, professional, administrative,
and operational personnel to keep the Seminary running smoothly. Check our Employment
page for current job openings.

 [Employment](https://www.ctsfw.edu/about/who-we-are/employment/)