Theological Education in the ELCA: Developing Faithful, Wise, & Courageous Leaders

Theological Education Resources

General Resources
ELCA Organizations
  • The Fisher's Net
    Theological learning opportunities that help all members of our church share knowledge that resides in life's work.

  • Fund for Leaders in Mission
    The Fund for Leaders in Mission is an endowed scholarship resource created to insure that faithful and promising men and women can accept the call to ministry and provide leadership for the ELCA in the 21st Century.

  • The Seminaries and Extension Centers of the ELCA
    The Theological Education department facilitate this church’s sponsorship, support, and provision for the oversight of its eight seminaries and two extension centers.

Non-ELCA Organizations
  • Faith and Wisdom: Life Long Learning Opportunities for People of Faith
    An excellent source for information on lifelong learning opportunities. Faith and Wisdom compiles ELCA and ecumenical events and programs throughout the world offered by some of the most distinguished organizations in North America and worldwide. These organizations have proven themselves trustworthy sources of lifelong learning for clergy, other church professionals, and for all who wish to pursue education as Christians.

  • Association of Theological Schools
    A membership organization of more than 250 graduate schools that conduct post-baccalaureate professional and academic degree programs to educate persons for the practice of ministry and for teaching and research in the theological disciplines.

  • Center for the Study of Theological Education
    The only research institute in the nation focusing specifically and comprehensively on theological education.

  • Fund for Theological Education
    Offers support to help gifted young people explore and respond to God's calling in their lives.

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