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Sangre de Cristo Seminary

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Sangre de Cristo Seminary

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Sangre de Cristo Seminary and School for Biblical Studies was incorporated in 1976 as a non-profit organization.It is not affiliated with any denomination, but is reformed in nature. It strongly emphasises Biblical exegesis and the Biblical languages (Greek and Hebrew). It is fully accredited by the Association of Reformed Theological Seminaries (ARTS).Its founder and President Emeritus, Dr. Dwight Zeller, is the son-in-law of noted theologian and philosopher Dr. Gordon H. Clark.SDCS is located in rural Colorado, near the town of Westcliffe. Its average class size is 7–14 students. The summer semesters are taught by visiting professors who stay for 1–3 weeks and teach their entire course in that time. In the fall, the core faculty teach Homiletics and Biblical language. The winter semesters are used for the students to complete an exegetical project using the language taught in the previous semester. Hebrew students translate Jonah and Greek students translate 1st John.The school also houses the Gordon H. Clark memorial library, which contains Dr. Clark's personal collection. Dr. Clark died at the school in 1985.



"Sangre de Cristo Seminary, located in the majestic mountains of South Central Colorado, teaches the principles of the Reformed faith, seeking to prepare students to enter Christian service as effective teachers and preachers of God’s Word.The school was incorporated in 1976 as a non-profit institution. First conceived and operated as a summer school, it was expanded in 1979 as a full seminary offering a Master of Divinity Degree.The motto and scriptural foundation of the curriculum for Sangre de Cristo Seminary is found within Colossians 1:25, “To fully minister the word of God.”Contact us today to learn more about our mission, schedule a time to visit, submit an application, or make a gift for the continued work of the seminary."
Address: 6160 County Road 130, Westcliffe 81252
Phone: (719) 371-1822
State: CO
City: Westcliffe
Street Number: 6160 County Road 130
Zip Code: 81252
categories: religious center, school, college & university


Opening Hours

Monday: 08:30 - 17:00
Tuesday: 08:30 - 17:00
Wednesday: 08:30 - 17:00
Thursday: 08:30 - 17:00
Friday: 08:30 - 17:00

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Reviews
Sangre de Cristo Seminary is a wonderful place to expand your knowledge of the redemptive story of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This institution functions primarily to equip young men and women with the tools they need to successfully present the Gospel to the world, and to care for the people that our God entrusts to us. Students will experience the fulness of a seminary education taught by a top-of-the-line staff who care deeply about conveying the truths of the Gospel to the next generation of the body of Christ. The focal point of the teaching is centered around faithfully handling God's Word, using Biblical Language, faithful exegesis, and Biblical doctrines. And all of this wonderful education is nestled in the heart of the Colorado Rockies not a quarter of a mile from a trail head leading into the Sangre de Cristo national forest. This seminary is for any person who is looking to grow in their faith and knowledge of our glorious Redeemer Jesus Christ.
This is a wonderful Seminary and absolutely beautiful! The staff and instructors are amazing. There is a lot to do in the area such as hiking trails. The Director is amazing and so accommodating when I visit my son who attends here. The campus has a family atmosphere and it is such a blessing.
Sangre de Cristo Seminary is dedicated to preparing people to fully minister the Word of God. Located in the breathtaking Rocky Mountains, this reformed seminary offers a solid education within a close knit community of believers—it is a wonderful training ground for ministry! With more and more online education, it is easy to think that pursing an online degree is the best option whether it be economical considerations, a desire to not uproot, or various other reasons; however, when preparing for ministry, in person training and mentoring, real opportunities to preach and teach, and a community where you can see, dialogue about, and practice ministry with others pursuing the same goal, are invaluable. These are the things you find at Sangre de Cristo Seminary. Here they strive hard to prepare their students for biblical ministry and to make entering ministry financially affordable. This was home for me for several years and I treasure the time I was there.
I am about to graduate this December from the Sangre de Cristo seminary’s Masters of Divinity program and I can’t say enough good about it. This seminary is so genuine in its mission to train up ministers for the work of God’s kingdom. A lot of attention is given to equipping students with the tools needed for good exegetical study and the skills necessary for teaching the word of God humbly and accurately. As I look towards licensure and ordination in the PCA, I feel ready to face the challenges of church ministry with the detailed professional and practical training I have received here. The campus is not shiny or modern, you may be asked to take a break from studying to help cut down a tree, light a fire in the wood stove, or skin a deer. Life here is mountain life and you get so much more then a good education. You get beautiful views, amazing Christian community, ministry experience, family friendly environment, lifelong mentorship with professors, and lifelong memories you will be glad to have. I am so glad I got my seminary experience and my Mdiv. here in the Sangre de Cristo mountains of Colorado.
I can't imagine a better place to train for the ministry. I'm in my 3rd year at Sangre De Cristo Seminary, and it has been a formative experience for me and my family. The teaching is solid and reformed, with professors who have a passion and zeal for their particular area of expertise. What makes the seminary unique is that the professors are almost all still active in the ministry and not just academicians disconnected from church work. These are active seasoned pastors who draw upon recent real-world experience to not just teach but to disciple the next generation of ministers. During the summer semester schedule, you take one intensive class at a time with all the students 1st through 3rd year taught by the traveling professor who lives on the campus with the students during the 1-2 week duration of that particular class. Iron sharpens iron as you form a tight-knit bond with fellow students. Being able to focus on one class at a time is a major benefit, allowing you to study a topic deeply without distraction and interruption. Every Wednesday, you worship together at the rustic "Woodchip Chapel" where you get the privilege of seeing that week's professor lead worship and preach to the students. This is one of my favorite moments of the week, where we see the professor applying from the pulpit what he has been teaching all week in the classroom. You can't get this sort of discipleship in an online seminary program. On Sunday's, the Chapel is home to a real church community, and the President, Andrew Zeller, and his father, the founder, Dwight Zeller, alternate preaching. They are both excellent preachers, and students who choose to worship there have the opportunity to help lead worship and congregational prayers. The chapel/seminary community is like family. Every week there are prayer breakfasts, bible studies, frisbee nights or game nights, and potlucks. The women and wives of the seminary students get to meet for their own study Wednesday nights. This communal aspect of the seminary has been a huge blessing to my family. My kids are actually very sad that I will be graduating soon, because they have made so many close relationships here and have loved living high in the mountains. In the fall, you learn your languages in an atmosphere of daily comradery. The professors really hold your hand through the whole process, meeting with you every day. I am convinced that this is the best way to learn Greek and Hebrew, especially for those who feel like they are not naturally gifted in languages. The students study together after class, working through assignments on the big whiteboards by the warmth of the classroom's woodburning stove. And the fall Wednesday chapel services are all lead by students who take turns preaching to each other. After the service there is a time where that day's preaching student receives feedback and critiques for students and staff on their sermon and planned order of worship. In the winter and spring, the seminary is mostly shut down, so that students can go complete pastoral internships. The seminary helps students find these internship opportunities. The last 2 winters, I was blessed to complete 2 long term paid internships. I learned so much from that on-the-job training where I could apply all my homiletics, exegesis skills learned in the classroom. Again, other seminaries do not have such a long off season, where students get an abundance of preaching experience. There is so much more I could say. Sangre De Cristo is really the best kept secret among reformed seminaries. And it is one of the most affordable! While it is a 3 year mdiv. program, you technically get through it in 2.5 years. And the fact that you can make money at least 1/2 the year in the winter/spring off season, the financial burden is lighter than most other seminaries. I highly recommend you come to these mountains and get trained up for the ministry. The harvest is abundant, but the laborers are few.
Theology is derived from exegesis. Sangre de Cristo Seminary teaches students to faithfully exegete God’s word from the biblical languages. I’m grateful for the skills and tools this seminary has taught me to use for the benefit of God’s people in his church.
Beautiful place with wonderful people. This school is dedicated to serving the Lord by teaching men and women how to better know and serve Him with knowledge from the Bible. Also, beautiful location. 10/10 would recommend.
Beautiful place on the side of the mountains of Colorado. Spent 4 days in May and was very comfortable.
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