Free Lutheran Bible College and Seminary

Free Lutheran Bible College and Seminary (FLBCS) is grounded in God's Word with the Bible as its primary textbook, emphasizing the eternal and inerrant Word of God. The institution's mission is to establish students in Scripture for a life of faith in Jesus Christ and faithful service. FLBCS offers a holistic educational approach combining academic study, intentional community living, and hands-on ministry experience. With 75%+ of students living on campus, the college fosters residential discipleship and maintains strong connections to the Association of Free Lutheran Congregations (AFLC).

FLBCS provides Bible College (undergraduate) and Seminary (graduate) programs with 82% of students completing their degrees in 3 years or less. The institution is accredited by both TRACS and ABHE, ensuring high academic standards. Students engage in extensive ministry opportunities including summer teams, gospel teams, choir tours, and spring mission trips, with ministry teams traveling a combined 44,400 miles annually. The college emphasizes verse-by-verse Scripture study, comprising 31% of required courses.

Bible College undergraduate programs, Seminary graduate programs including Master of Divinity and other graduate degrees, extensive ministry training through gospel teams, summer mission teams, choir tours, spring mission trips, athletics, music programs, and hands-on congregational ministry opportunities. All programs emphasize biblical worldview and practical ministry application.

Distinctive approach of "Scripture without Distraction" with 31% of courses being verse-by-verse Scripture study, "Discipleship without Distance" through residential community living with 75%+ students on campus, "Ministry Through the Congregation" providing extensive hands-on ministry opportunities, graduation requirements that fulfill ordination requirements for AFLC pastors, strong residential discipleship culture, and comprehensive ministry travel program.

Choose FLBCS for its unwavering commitment to biblical inerrancy and authority, strong residential discipleship community, extensive hands-on ministry opportunities, high graduation completion rate in 3 years or less, comprehensive verse-by-verse Scripture training, accreditation by TRACS and ABHE, strong denominational connections with AFLC, balanced approach to study/work/ministry/rest, and preparation for faithful service in ministry and beyond.

Graduates are established in the eternal and inerrant Word of God, prepared for faithful service in ministry and various vocations, equipped with strong biblical foundation through extensive verse-by-verse study, experienced in practical ministry through extensive travel and congregational involvement, and ready for leadership roles in churches and Christian organizations. Many graduates fulfill ordination requirements for the Association of Free Lutheran Congregations.