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Seminary Celebrates Centennial
Celebrating One Hundred Years of God’s Faithfulness (1924-2024) Report by Dr. P.R Selvaraj (Principal, CTSN) Concordia Theological Seminary celebrated its 100th Anniversary from September 26 – 29, 2024. CTSN is the only confessional Lutheran Seminary in India, which was started in 1924 to train pastors and deacons for the ministry of the Gospel. The thanksgiving Read More
Seminary Marks Momentous 100th Academic Year with Inaugural Service and Academic Retreat.
Concordia Theological Seminary commenced its historic 100th academic year with a solemn inaugural service on June 23, 2024. The event, held at the seminary’s chapel, was attended by distinguished leaders and clergy from the IELC, faculty, students and their families. The opening service was led by Rev. P. H. S. Nandakumar, the seminary chaplain. The Read More
Call for Application – Academic Year 2024-25
Bachelor of Divinity (BD) The Concordia Theological Seminary is now accepting application from eligible candidates towards four year, five year BD degree programmes. The application form can be collected from the seminary office or can be downloaded from our website here: B.D. Application Form. The last date to submit the duly filled application form along with Read More
Call for B.D. and One Year Bible Course Applications
Call for Application to Bachelor of Divinity (BD) Programme- Academic Year 2024-25 The Concordia Theological Seminary is now accepting application from eligible candidates towards four year, five year BD degree programmes. The application form can be collected from the seminary office or can be downloaded from our website here: B.D. Application Form. The last date Read More
CONCORDIA SEMINARY TO CELEBRATE CENTENNIAL ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2024
The Concordia Theological Seminary Nagercoil will celebrate the one hundred years of its ministry in 2024. The MELIM missionaries founded the seminary to train pastors, catechists and deaconesses for the ministry of the Gospel in India and beyond. The General Conference, held in November 1922, decided to start the seminary. A special committee consisting of Read More
Seminary Welcomes Professor Selvaraj as the New Principal
The Concordia Theological Seminary Nagercoil welcomed its new Principal, Rev. Dr. P. R Selvaraj, during its Ninety-Ninth academic year commencement service on June 25th, 2023. The IELC President, Rev. Dr. Priestly Balasingh, installed the principal in his office in the name of our triune God. The occasion was graced by distinguished leaders from three synods, Read More
Sacred Convocation 2022
Around, two thousand people euphorically came out to celebrate the graduation of thirty BD students of Concordia Theological Seminary on the June 3rd Friday, 2022 at 10 am at the Naether Hall. The ceremony was livestreamed in the seminary quad and the chapel for the overflow audience to watch. This year, the sacred convocation was Read More
Rev. Dr. Thankappan Enters Eternal Glory
Rev. Dr. C. Thankappan entered eternal glory on June 5th 2022 in Nagercoil. He is survived by his wife Dhayal Thankappan, two children and a daughter-in law. Dr. Thankappan has served Concordia Theological Seminary since 2005 and retired from the seminary on the 27th May 2022. During his tenure, he served the seminary as a Read More
Pastor’s Refresher Course 2022
Theme: Theology of the Cross The India Evangelical Lutheran Church clergy, vicars, deaconess and lay leaders came together for a two-day worship, celebration and fellowship at Pastor’s Refresher Course 2022 from June 1-2, 2022. This event organized by the Concordia Theological Seminary was conducted at Seminary Campus in Nagercoil. This year’s Pastor’s Refresher Course was Read More
Pastor’s Church Year Diary 2021-22
A Pastor’s and Congregation’s Resource to Better Organize Worship Life in the Church. Features include:Lectionary Readings for Each Worship DaySuggested Liturgical Colors and other Worship ResourcesDouble Page for Each Worship DaySpace to Write Address and Phone Number of ContactsSpace to Write Notes160 page Multi Color Spiral Bound Diary Printed in High Quality The Pastors Diary is Read More