News Archive | Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne

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A match will double your impact! . . . read more

Considering church work? Register for our summer Prayerfully Consider Visit! . . . read more

Take a theology road trip this summer . . . read more

CTSFW Organist Workshop coming to a location near you!

Join us Saturday, August 1! . . . read more

Join us Saturday, June 20! . . . read more

Registration is now open! . . . read more

Resch Honored with Portrait from Kantorei Alumni

Surprise presentation precedes awarding of honorary doctorate . . . read more

CTSFW Celebrates Graduates and Honorees at Commencement

Ceremony brings 180th year to a close . . . read more

Päivi Räsänen Addresses Fight for Freedom of Speech and Faith

Lecture emphasizes standing firm and speaking up . . . read more

Celebrate with our concluding deaconess students! . . . read more

Dr. Arthur A. Just Jr. Honored with Festschrift

“He Opened to Us the Scriptures” available this summer . . . read more

Seventeen Students Honored at Awards Presentation

Class of 2026 presents new translation . . . read more

Dr. Päivi Räsänen to Speak at CTSFW May 16

Hear about her recent Supreme Court battle in Finland . . . read more

Register for Christ Academy Family Institute today! . . . read more

Ceremony will include eight special awards . . . read more

Gifts, books, cards, and more! . . . read more

Students will serve as pastors, vicars, and deaconess interns . . . read more

From the President: If God Is for Us . . .

Work continues to build “a culture steeped in Lutheranism.” . . . read more

Livestream the assignment service and Call Day April 28 and 29 . . . read more

Truly, Christ IS the Son of God . . . read more

Register for Christ Academy Family Institute!

Join us June 11–13, 2026 . . . read more

We’re on the road! . . . read more

Join us May 29 for golf and fellowship! . . . read more

April 28 and 29: Find out where our students will serve . . . read more

Passion Vespers and Easter Evening Prayer . . . read more

Hear the Seminary Kantorei sing March 13 and 14! . . . read more

Join us in the next era of service to the church . . . read more

%%FirstName%%, the CTSFW Admission application deadline is fast approaching!

Submit your application by Feb. 28! . . . read more

2026 CTSFW Alumni Reunion Just Three Months Away!

Reconnect with friends at CTSFW this May . . . read more

We can't wait to see you! . . . read more

The Lutheran Foundation Signs Lease with Concordia Theological Seminary

The Foundation will build its new headquarters on the CTSFW campus . . . read more

Submit Artwork for Kramer Chapel Bulletins . . . read more

“Let There Be Light” . . . read more

We can't wait to see you on campus. . . . read more

Log in and go! . . . read more

We can't wait to see you! . . . read more

Get your Symposia Live ticket today! . . . read more

Join us in Kramer Chapel . . . read more

New Partnership with Fort Wayne Football Club

CTSFW is the official training grounds for Fort Wayne FC . . . read more

Bring your group to the 2026 Spring Confirmation Retreat!

Register your group today! . . . read more

Submit your application by Feb. 28! . . . read more

Join us online or in person this January! . . . read more

The eternal Son of God, begotten of His Father, is our Redeemer . . . read more

Merry Christmas from the CTSFW Admission Department . . . read more

Register a group today! . . . read more

Apply for CTSFW merit-based scholarships today!

The scholarship application is open! . . . read more

Come to CTSFW this January! . . . read more

Join the CTSFW Kantorei! . . . read more

Above and Beyond: Giving Tuesday Match Goal Surpassed

Thank you, donors! . . . read more

Join us this Giving Tuesday. One Gift, Twice the Impact.

$75,000 match available! . . . read more

We’d love to see you there . . . read more

O Savior, Rend the Heavens Wide . . . read more

O Savior, Rend the Heavens Wide . . . read more

Register now and save $30! . . . read more

Visit Kramer Chapel this Advent . . . read more

Please share with those who might be interested . . . read more

Join us November 9 and 10 online or in person! . . . read more

Early bird pricing available through November 30 . . . read more

New Munderloh Endowments Will Support Formation and Recruiting

Gift helps ensure that "essential and vital work" continues . . . read more

Donors supply students with food, clothing, and more . . . read more

Join us November 9–11 at CTSFW . . . read more

Coming in November: Luther Hostel and the Good Shepherd Institute Conference

Laypeople and church workers welcome at both events . . . read more

We’d love to see you October 9–11! . . . read more

You’re invited to join us for this annual tradition! . . . read more

Opening service includes installation of four faculty and staff . . . read more

Register to join us October 9–11 . . . read more

September 19–21 | Don’t miss this weekend of catechesis, worship, and fellowship . . . read more

Worship service will include faculty and staff installations . . . read more

Explore the Apostles’ Creed with faithful Lutheran teaching at CTSFW . . . read more

CTSFW Tour Opportunity: Portugal and Spain

CTSFW Tour Opportunity: Portugal and Spain, Winter 2026

You’re invited to join us February 22–March 4 . . . read more

September 19–21 | Confessional catechesis, worship, and life together at CTSFW . . . read more

Mark your calendars! . . . read more

From the President: Cross-Country Conversations

Recruiting continues to be a priority . . . read more

CTSFW Receives $100,000 Mission Grant from LWML

CTSFW Receives $100K Mission Grant from LWML

Grant will support deaconess students from Tanzania . . . read more

Rast Accepts Leadership Role with Schwan Charitable Foundation FORT WAYNE, July 8, 2025—Dr. Lawrence R. Rast Jr., professor of history and president . . . read more

Rast Accepts Leadership Role with Schwan Foundation

He will continue to teach at CTSFW . . . read more

Save the dates! Luther Hostel and the Good Shepherd Institute Conference

Immerse yourself in confessional Lutheran theology and worship . . . read more

Save the dates! Luther Hostel and the Good Shepherd Institute ConferenceEvery November, Concordia Theological Seminary hosts two events open to laity and . . . read more

Christ Academy Fall 2025 Preview: Registration Now Open

Start Planning: Fall Christ Academy Events Summer is just around the corner, and the 2025–26 academic year will be underway before you know it. Now is the . . . read more

Knowles to Serve as Director of Deaconess Formation

Smooth leadership transition underway . . . read more

Start Planning: Fall Christ Academy Events

Mark your calendars for confirmation and college retreats . . . read more

Salemink Accepts Call; Peperkorn Appointed Vice President of Spiritual Formation

Salemink accepts call; Peperkorn appointed to new role FORT WAYNE, May 29, 2025—Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne (CTSFW), is pleased to announce . . . read more

Commencement Brings 179th Academic Year to a Close

Ceremony recognizes graduates and honorees . . . read more

Commencement Brings 179th Academic Year to a CloseFORT WAYNE, May 28, 2025—Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne (CTSFW), concluded its 179th . . . read more

Apply now or encourage a prospective student . . . read more

Applications now being accepted for 2026–27 Apply now or encourage a prospective student! Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, You’ve no doubt heard the . . . read more

We’d love to see you! . . . read more

Join us at the summer Prayerfully Consider Visit Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne (CTSFW), cordially invites you to our Summer 2025 Prayerfully . . . read more

The CTSFW Golf Outing is just two weeks away! Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne (CTSFW), will host its annual Golf Outing at Noble Hawk Golf . . . read more

Staff Opening: Senior Executive Assistant to the President APPLY TODAY! Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne (CTSFW), invites applications for the . . . read more

Fourteen Students Honored at Awards Presentation FORT WAYNE, May 15, 2025—Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne (CTSFW), held its annual end-of-year . . . read more

LCMS seminaries are a 'luxury' our church can’t do without. . . . read more

CTSFW Announces 2025 Calls and Assignments

CTSFW Announces Calls and Assignments FORT WAYNE, April 30, 2025—Students at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne (CTSFW), learned where they will . . . read more

Students to serve as pastors, vicars, and deaconess interns . . . read more

Take a theology road trip this summer . . . read more

2025 Continuing Education Offerings Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne (CTSFW), is offering over forty Continuing Education courses this year, . . . read more

Three Weeks Away: 2025 CTSFW Alumni Reunion The 2025 Alumni Reunion is almost here! If you haven’t yet registered, you still have time. We’re looking . . . read more

From the President: The College Tour Dear Friends in Christ, One of my priorities as CTSFW president is to make annual visits to the universities of our . . . read more

From the President: The College TourDear Friends in Christ, One of my priorities as CTSFW president is to make annual visits to the universities of our . . . read more

From the President: The College Tour Dear Friends in Christ, One of my priorities as CTSFW president is to make annual visits to the universities of our . . . read more

There's still time to join us in 2025–26! . . . read more

Easter Evening Prayer Service at CTSFWConcordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne (CTSFW), will celebrate the second Sunday of Easter with a special Easter . . . read more

This Month: Assignment and Call Services at CTSFWTwo of our most anticipated services at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne (CTSFW), will be held . . . read more

PhD in Theological Studies and STM Now IntegratedFORT WAYNE, March 31, 2025—The PhD in Theological Studies (PhD-TS) and Master of Sacred Theology (STM) . . . read more

2025 CTSFW Alumni Reunion Coming in MayThe 2025 Alumni Reunion at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne (CTSFW), is just two months away! All alumni . . . read more

You Are Invited: Lenten Evening Prayer with the Kantorei The Kantorei of Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne (CTSFW), under the direction of Kantor . . . read more

The CTSFW Admission application deadline is fast approaching!

Submit your application by Feb. 28! . . . read more

%%FirstName%%, submit your merit scholarship application!

Applications are due in less than a month. . . . read more

CTSFW Kantorei Touring California March 1–7 The CTSFW Kantorei, under the direction of Kantor Kevin Hildebrand, will be traveling to California for their . . . read more

Submit your merit scholarship application!

Applications are due in less than a month. . . . read more

2025 CTSFW Alumni Reunion Just Three Months Away!You are cordially invited to attend the 2025 Alumni Reunion at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne . . . read more

Application for Admission must be on file . . . read more

Merit Scholarship Applications Due February 28 If you’re planning to submit an application for merit scholarships at CTSFW, including the Regents’ . . . read more

Position Openings at CTSFWConcordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne (CTSFW), is now accepting applications for three full-time, on-site staff positions, . . . read more

Special Worship and Music Events During Symposia Week Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne (CTSFW), will host three late-afternoon worship and music . . . read more

Symposia 2025: Digital Access We have a great schedule of speakers for CTSFW’s annual Symposia Series January 21–24. If you can’t join us in person, we . . . read more

Apply for merit scholarships today! . . . read more

Spots fill quickly; sign up today! . . . read more

Secure Your Spot: Register for Christ Academy High School Today! Save the date, June 15–28, 2025 Our Lord says in Matthew 9, “Pray earnestly to the Lord . . . read more

Register to Join us March 20–22 . . . read more

Considering church work? Join us for the next Prayerfully Consider Visit! Register Today The Spring 2025 Prayerfully Consider Visit (PCV) at Concordia . . . read more

February 21–23; sign up today! . . . read more

Christ Academy Confirmation Retreat February 21–23 Join us this spring for our semi-annual Christ Academy Confirmation Retreat on the campus of Concordia . . . read more

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty . . . read more

GSI Art Exhibit Prizewinners Announced Exhibit Open Through January 2025 Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne (CTSFW), is pleased to announce the . . . read more

Staff Opening: Institutional Research Technologist – CTSFW

Staff Opening: Institutional Research Technologist Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne (CTSFW), invites applications for the position of . . . read more

Mark your calendars to complete your merit scholarship application. . . . read more

Admission Application Priority Deadline Approaching Greetings this Adventide, As we await the celebration of Christmas and reflect on our need for a . . . read more

Merry Christmas from your Friends at the CTSFW Admission Department!

She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus . . . read more

Siikavirta Installed as New Faculty Member FORT WAYNE, December 6, 2024—Dr. Samuli Siikavirta of Helsinki, Finland, was installed as assistant professor . . . read more

To everyone who contributed in support of faithful formation this Giving Tuesday, THANK YOU. “Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast . . . read more

Spots fill quickly; sign up today! . . . read more

Christ Academy Fall 2024 Registration Open – CTSFW

Register for Christ Academy High School Today! A $100 discount is available for returning students who apply before January 1, 2025. Our Lord says in . . . read more

Staff Openings: CTSFW Admission “As Lutherans, we have the most beautiful confession in the world. It’s what the world needs now more than ever. It’s very . . . read more

Complete your merit scholarship application today! . . . read more

On Jordan's Banks, the Baptist's Cry . . . read more

Christ Academy Advent Devotions Now Available – CTSFW

Advent Is Here!As we begin a new church year, we anticipate the coming of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, taking a moment to reflect on all that Christ . . . read more

Priority deadline December 30, 2024 . . . read more

Registration opens December 1 . . . read more

Registration Opens December 1 Save the Date The Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne (CTSFW), Admission Office cordially invites you to our Spring . . . read more

From the President: 18,000 Miles and Counting Dear Friends in Christ, As I write this note I’m settled into my office here in Fort Wayne, during the . . . read more

We’d love to see you at one of our upcoming events! . . . read more

"Alleluia, Sing to Jesus" Now Available from CTSFW

Bruss Installed as Seventeenth President of Concordia Theological Seminary

Opening Service and Installation This Sunday

Opening Service and Installation of Dr. Jon S. Bruss as Seventeenth President of CTSFW

CTSFW Celebrates Thirteen Years of Blessings, 2011-2024

Apply by June 21, 2024 . . . read more

Bruss Called as Seventeenth President of CTSFW

Join us (or encourage someone you know) . . . read more

Final Slate of CTSFW Presidential Candidates Set FORT WAYNE, April 16, 2024—The following four individuals have been named to the final slate of . . . read more

Mark your calendars for June 13–16, 2024 . . . read more

Contact the Staff at Christ Academy . . . read more

We’d love to see you March 14–16 . . . read more

Prayerfully Consider Visit Is Only One Month Away

Register to join us March 14–16 . . . read more

Next Prayerfully Consider Visit March 14–16

We're looking forward to seeing you! . . . read more

Help celebrate Christ Academy's 25th anniversary . . . read more

Don’t miss out! . . . read more

Help celebrate Christ Academy’s 25th anniversary . . . read more

Delve into the Table of Duties with Professor Carl Beckwith . . . read more

Don't lose out on this financial opportunity. . . . read more

Merry Christmas from CTSFW Christ Academy

Early registration ends in less than two weeks. . . . read more

“She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21Sharing with you the glory, the wonder, . . . read more

Merit Scholarship Applications Are Open!

Don’t Forget! . . . read more

Early Registration for Christ Academy Is Here

Secure a spot now! . . . read more

Apply today! . . . read more

Christ Academy High School Registration Is Open

Spots fill quickly; sign up today! . . . read more

Comfort, Comfort, Ye My People . . . read more

Giving Tuesday 2023 Is Here! . . . read more

Don't wait! . . . read more

Don't miss this free fall event! . . . read more

Prayerfully Consider Visit October 12–14

We’d love to see you! . . . read more

We’d love to see you! . . . read more

Next Prayerfully Consider Visit October 12–14

We’d love to see you! . . . read more

On the campus of Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne . . . read more

We’d love to see you! . . . read more

Return to the CTSFW Newsroom Contact: CTSFW Admission, +1 (800) 452-2155, admission@ctsfw.edu New Scholarships Available at CTSFW Awards Add to 100% . . . read more