About Us
Preparing Faithful Servants of God’s Word
Sangre de Cristo Seminary, located in the mountains of south-central Colorado, teaches the Reformed faith and prepares students for faithful service as teachers and preachers of God’s Word.
Why Sangre de Cristo Seminary
Seminar-Sized Classes
Foster meaningful discussion and direct interaction between students and faculty.
Visiting Professors
Gain a breadth of theological perspective not typically found at schools of this size.
Emphasis on Biblical Languages
Study Hebrew and Greek as the foundation for exegesis and systematic theology.
Beautiful Mountain Setting
Located in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of Colorado.
Financial Support
Remote Learning Options
Our academic components are now available on campus, live-streamed, or through Competency-Based Learning.
Rooted in Scripture and the Christian Faith
We believe the Bible is true and authoritative, and we are guided by the historic creeds and confessions of the Church in our teaching and ministry.
Accredited, Time-Tested Programs
The Seminary offers a Master of Divinity and a Diploma in Biblical Studies, all approved by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education.
It is a member of the Association of Reformed Theological Seminaries (ARTS) and has been fully accredited since 2003. ARTS is now recognized as an accrediting body with the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Graduates have gone on to advanced study and have served in a variety of ministry settings.
Faithful Teachers and Experienced Pastors
Our faculty are committed to Scripture, grounded in the Reformed tradition, and bring both academic depth and real ministry experience to the classroom.
More about us
Our Mission
To glorify God by preparing students to serve in various aspects of Christian service, with an emphasis on being effective teachers and preachers of God’s Word, with exegetical skills and a Reformed theological framework.
Our Purpose and Objective
Our purpose is to provide the church with Christian leaders who are able to connect exegetical and theological analysis to practical forms of ministry such as preaching, teaching, and pastoral care.
Our Motto
“To fully minister the Word of God.” Colossians 1:25
Our Vision
To see qualified students become Christian ministers who faithfully and effectively preach and/or teach the Word of God in the Kingdom of our Lord.
Our History
Dwight and Lois Zeller sensed the calling of the Lord to start a seminary in the Sangre de Cristo mountain range of Colorado in 1958. Dwight then served and retired as a Navy chaplain prior to the groundbreaking in the mid 1970’s.
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.
In 2026 the seminary celebrates its 50th anniversary and graduates its 100th student. During that time, students have earned degrees, diplomas and certificates. A competency-based theological degree pilot program has been added to emphasize a mentorship aspect of preparation.
Take the Next Step in Your Theological Training
Whether you’re just exploring or ready to apply, we’re here to answer questions and help you take the next step.