Thinking about Applying?
Our Lord Jesus Christ serves his church through his chosen pastors, and he delivers to gathered believers the most precious gifts of life, health, and salvation in his Word and Sacraments. And so that people who hear the Word of God may come to saving faith, Christ instituted the office of the public ministry of the Word. May the Lord God bless your deliberations, if you are considering dedicating your life to working in his vineyard.
Before you apply to the seminary, we encourage you to do the following:
1. Consult your pastor and members of your congregation, regarding whether they recommend that you apply.
2. Pray to God, as he invites you to, that he may guide you, give you wisdom and courage, and the gifts of his Holy Spirit.
3. Meditate on God’s Word in the Bible, especially on those passages that speak about the specific qualifications for pastors in 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus.
Admission Procedure for the B.D. Program.
Application begins with the B.D. Application Form, which may be accessed HERE.
Please pay careful attention to the required list of accompanying documents.
After the completed application form has been submitted and received, the Seminary will invite the candidate for an IN-PERSON written examination on three subjects: (1) Scripture knowledge, (2) English, and (3) general knowledge. The examination is in English and is a three-hour paper.
After correcting the paper, we shall invite the candidate for a personal interview. The faculty members will verify the candidate’s certificates, including the medical certificate, certificates of qualifications, and the certificate from his pastor.
Selection of Candidates
For the students from the IELC, normally the candidates are identified and recommended to apply to the Seminary by the respective Synods. The final decision for admission is left to the faculty and principal of the seminary.
Academic Requirements
A Plus Two pass is required for entry to the B.D. five year program.
Any degree from an accredited college (B.A. or B.Sc. and above) is required for entry to the B.D. four year program. Priority is given to IELC candidates. Other students are admitted also, if they have good standing in their respective church backgrounds.
Medium of Instruction
English is the medium of instruction at all levels at CTSN.
One Year Bible Course
Concordia Theological Seminary is pleased to re-start One Year Bible Course from 2024-25 Academic year. This is a catechist course designed for any one who desires to have a foundational understanding about Lutheran theology. This course is also aimed to identify and prepare prospective candidates for Bachelor of Divinity program leading to pastoral ministry track in the India Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Admissions
A plus two pass is required for admission for the one year bible course. The candidate must be an active communicant member of a local Lutheran congregation. The application can be downloaded here. The medium of instruction will in be English, Tamil and Malayalam.