Concordia Theological Seminary Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6284 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1757 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1670 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #35 of 55 | In Indiana |
| #2 of 6 | In Fort Wayne |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- Acceptance rate
- 60%
- Graduates
- 296
- Male:Female Ratio
- 88:12
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.ctsfw.edu
Concordia Theological Seminary Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
We've calculated the 60% acceptance rate for Concordia Theological Seminary based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
15 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
20 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 247 (83%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 29 (10%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 8 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 6 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 4 (1%) |
| Hispanic | 2 (0.7%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Tuition and fees
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $34,650 |
| Tuition in-state | $34,650 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $34,650 |
| Fee in-district | $640 |
| Fee in-state | $640 |
| Fee out-of-state | $640 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 136 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,555 |
| Room charge | $4,875 |
| Meal charge | $4,680 |
Concordia Theological Seminary majors
Concordia Theological Seminary has granted 59 master's across 2 programs and 11 doctorate degrees in Theology and Religious Vocations, Other. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Concordia Theological Seminary.
| Major | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 27 | 11 |
| Divinity & Ministry | 32 | |
| Grand Total | 59 | 11 |
Publications & Citations
Concordia Theological Seminary has published 60 scientific papers with 108 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Theology / Divinity / Religious studies, History, Art & Design, Computer Science, Political Science, Classics and Ancient History, Environmental Science, and Geography and Cartography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 4 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 | 2 |
| 2005 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 5 |
| 2012 | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 | 0 | 4 |
| 2014 | 5 | 5 |
| 2015 | 1 | 3 |
| 2016 | 1 | 3 |
| 2017 | 3 | 5 |
| 2018 | 8 | 2 |
| 2019 | 7 | 2 |
| 2020 | 5 | 4 |
| 2021 | 3 | 7 |
| 2022 | 2 | 7 |
| 2023 | 1 | 4 |
| 2024 | 1 | 4 |
Notable alumni
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Matthew Harrison
- Enrolled in Concordia Theological Seminary
- In 1989 graduated with Master of Divinity
- In 1991 graduated with Master of Sacred Theology
- Occupations
- Christian theologianpastor
- Biography
-
Matthew Carl Harrison is the 13th and current president of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS). As president, he is the chief ecclesiastical supervisor of the Synod and is responsible for the national program ministries of the LCMS, including the Office of International Mission, which calls and employs some 150 missionaries globally. He was first elected to the presidency on July 13, 2010, at the synod's 64th regular convention in Houston, Texas. Harrison officially took office on September 1, 2010, and was formally installed in a service on September 11, 2010, at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis. He was elected by a 54–45% margin on the first ballot. He was elected to a second three-year term following a first ballot victory in the church body's first online presidential election in July 2013. He was elected to a third three-year term in June 2016, having received 56.96 percent of the vote on the first ballot. In June 2019, Harrison was elected to a fourth three-year term with 51.76 percent of the vote on the first ballot. In June 2023, he was elected to a fifth term with 52.32% of the first ballot vote. He is the first LCMS president elected to a fifth term since 1947.
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Gerald B. Kieschnick
- Years
- 1943-.. (age 82)
- Enrolled in Concordia Theological Seminary
- In 1977 graduated with Master of Divinity
- Graduated with Bachelor of Divinity
- Occupations
- pastor
- Biography
-
Gerald Bryan Kieschnick is the Chief Executive Officer of Legacy Deo (formerly known as the Lutheran Foundation of Texas). Kieschnick served as the 12th president of The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod (LCMS), being elected to three terms, in 2001, 2004, and 2007. He was defeated in his bid for a fourth term by the Rev. Matthew C. Harrison on July 13, 2010, at the 64th Regular Convention of the LCMS, and his presidency ended on August 31, 2010.
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Donald K. Muchow
- Occupations
- military personnel
- Biography
-
Donald K. Muchow is a former rear admiral and Chief of Chaplains of the United States Navy.
General info
| Motto | CTSFW exists to form servants in Jesus Christ who teach the faithful, reach the lost and care for all. |
|---|---|
| Total FTE staff | 112 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions |
Location and contacts
| Address | 6600 N Clinton St Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46825-4996 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 264,000 |
| Phone | 2604522100 |