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Theological & Biblical Education

Seminary- The institutions that offer theological education and professional training to leaders in the church and to others interested in graduate-level study of theology. The ELCA has eight seminaries. For more information click here or below

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First Call Theological Education
(FCTE) is a three-year structured program of theological education designed to assist newly called leaders in the transition to rostered ministry. One of the most dramatic transitions in the life of a newly rostered person is the transition from seminary or non-rostered status to the first call to public ministry. For that reason, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has prescribed standards and expectations for continuing theological education during the first three years of rostered service under Call. Learn more

Continuing Education- see below for institutions that offer continuing education opportunities for people in ministry

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