Good Shepherd Ecumenical Seminary

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Are You Called to Lead in the Church?
Good Shepherd Ecumenical Seminary delivers structured theological programs within an internationally connected network, in-depth theological formation for every stage of your ministry—from foundational training to advanced scholarship.
• Certificates & Diplomas: Build your practical ministry skills.
• Ecclesiastical Baccalaureate: Gain a comprehensive theological foundation.
• Licentiate (S.T.L./J.C.L.): Achieve the Church's highest professional ecclesiastical program for teaching and leadership.
Study with a Global Impact: Through our formal Euro-Afri partnership with the European Center for Peace and Development (affiliated with the UN Peace University), your academic credits are internationally recognized and transferable, supporting your ministry anywhere in the world.
Answer your calling with rigorous, globally respected formation.
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From all of us at Good Shepherd Ecumenical Seminary, we wish you a Christmas filled with the profound peace and joy of Christ's birth. May this holy season renew your faith, strengthen your hope, and fill your heart with His boundless love.

As we celebrate the Light of the World, may your new year be guided by His grace and truth. Merry Christmas and a blessed 2026!

Start Your Ministry Training with Internationally Recognized Credits under the Faculty of Ecumenical and Pastoral Studies

You want solid biblical and ministry training, but you don’t have years to commit. Our Certificate Program now operates under a cooperative exchange agreement with the European Center for Peace and Development (ECPD), UN Peace University affiliate, ensuring your academic credits are officially transferable and internationally recognized.
Gain essential biblical knowledge and practical ministry skills within months, not years.

Suitable For:

Aspiring ministry leaders, lay workers, church volunteers, and Sunday School teachers.

Program Duration:

Complete in less than one year.

Program Focus:

Church Administration • Biblical Studies • Practical Ministry Skills • Church Leadership • Spiritual Formation • Pastoral Ministry • Christian Ministry

Apply Now: https://sites.google.com/view/goodshepherdseminary/admissions

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Good Shepherd Old Catholic Theological Seminary - Faculty of Ecumenical and Pastoral Studies Faculty of Ecumenical and Pastoral Studies Purpose and Vision The Seminary offers a formation pathway through the Faculty of Ecumenical and Pastoral Studies, extending theological and ministerial training to our brothers and sisters in Christ who may not share the same liturgical heritage, yet

Our Seminaries

1. Saint Thomas Old Catholic Theological Seminary

Saint Thomas Old Catholic Theological Seminary (STOCTS) is an official seminary of the Charismatic Old Catholic Church, part of the Old Catholic Movement. Founded to train men and women for the priesthood and Christian ministry, STOCTS offers affordable and flexible education rooted in Old Catholic traditions.
With a commitment to affordability and flexibility, STOCTS works closely with new students seeking a fresh spiritual path. The seminary aims to prepare individuals for effective ministry in the contemporary world while maintaining strong ties to historical Christian traditions

Location: US

Website: https://stocts.weebly.com/

2. Agape Seminary

AGAPE Seminary is dedicated to equipping future leaders with the tools to integrate faith and mental health through a unique focus on pastoral psychology. Committed to fostering holistic spiritual and emotional well-being, AGAPE prepares students for effective ministry in a complex world.
At AGAPE of Louisville Theological Seminary, students are empowered to become compassionate leaders who can effectively minister to the emotional and spiritual needs of their congregations and communities, making a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

Location: US

Website: https://agapeseminarylouisville.weebly.com/

3. Good Shepherd Ecumenical Seminary

At Good Shepherd Ecumenical Seminary (GSES), we form hearts, minds, and spirits in the light of Christ, blending rigorous study with deep spiritual growth. Rooted in sacred biblical tradition, we uphold the timeless truths of the Church while nurturing faithful, prayerful leaders. Our graduates embody pastoral excellence, serving God’s people with compassion, integrity, and transformative love.

Location: Nigeria

Website: https://sites.google.com/view/goodshepherdseminary/

International Programs
Our Seminaries have established a cooperative exchange agreement with the European Center for Peace and Development, which is affiliated with the United Nations Peace University. This partnership ensures that academic credits earned by international students are fully transferable, allowing their efforts to be recognized officially.

Who Can Enroll?

▪️Old Catholic clergy and faithful

▪️Independent Catholic ministers

▪️Protestant pastors and workers

▪️Believers from any Bible-based Christian tradition who desire solid theological formation

If you feel called to deepen your faith, strengthen your ministry, or pursue formal theological education, you are welcome to apply.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Many have asked whether Good Shepherd Old Catholic Theological Seminary offers scholarship opportunities for those who cannot afford to pay on their own. The answer is yes. However, these scholarships are reserved exclusively for those serving under the Charismatic Old Catholic Church–Africa and the Sacred Heart of Jesus Charismatic Old Catholic Church in Nigeria.

Nevertheless, since we share the same faith and proclaim the same Gospel, we also have other ministers in mind. Ministers serving within any Independent Catholic, Protestant, or Bible-believing Church of Christ may apply for fee discounts of 5–10% of the actual tuition. This window is open for a limited time and limited slots.

Why Study with Us?

We offer our programs through distinct faculties designed to meet diverse ministerial and theological callings within the Church:

1. Faculty of Sacred Theology – for those who wish to serve within the Old Catholic Churches.

2. Faculty of Ecumenical and Pastoral Studies – for those who wish to serve within Protestant or interdenominational settings.

Good Shepherd Old Catholic Theological Seminary participates in the Charismatic Old Catholic Church’s Euro–Afri Educational Partnership in collaboration with the European Center for Peace and Development (ECPD), affiliated with the United Nations Peace University.

This Means:

Institutional Growth & Reputation

Enhanced Opportunities for Graduates

Expanded Program Relevance

Global Academic Network

Academic Recognition & Credibility

So, what are you still waiting for? Apply now.

sites.google.com/view/goodshepherdseminary/academic-programs

Are you aware of GSOCTS' Euro–Afri Educational Partnership?

Good Shepherd Old Catholic Theological Seminary participates in the Charismatic Old Catholic Church’s Euro–Afri educational partnership in collaboration with the European Center for Peace and Development (ECPD), affiliated with the United Nations Peace University.

What it means in practical, academic, and opportunity terms for our seminary programs and students:

1. Academic Recognition & Credibility

Our seminary’s degrees — while ecclesiastical — now stand under a broader international academic umbrella.
Because the Charismatic Old Catholic Church (COCC) has a cooperative exchange with the European Center for Peace and Development (ECPD) (affiliated with the United Nations Peace University), this means:

Our seminary’s programs and transcripts can be acknowledged within that educational framework.

Students gain assurance that their training meets a recognized international academic and theological standard, not an isolated or purely local one.

In short: our degrees carry more academic and global credibility within Old Catholic and ecumenical circles.

2. Global Academic Network

The Euro–Afri partnership connects our seminary to a network of seminaries, theological schools, and peace-development institutions in Europe and Africa.
This can lead to:

Shared online courses or guest lecturers from European partner schools.

Opportunities for African students to pursue advanced studies or short courses through European theological centers.

Faculty exchanges or shared research opportunities related to theology, peace, and development.

Our seminary has become a bridge between Africa and Europe in the Old Catholic academic tradition.

3. Expanded Program Relevance

Because the ECPD and UN Peace University emphasize peace, leadership, and human development, our seminary can:

Gradually integrate peace and development studies into our theology and pastoral programs.

Introduce new courses like Theology of Peace and Reconciliation, Faith and Human Development, or Church Leadership in Conflict Transformation.
This adds value and relevance to our degrees, especially for students who wish to work in ministry, NGO, or interfaith contexts.

4. Enhanced Opportunities for Graduates

Graduates can now reference their formation as part of an internationally cooperative theological program linked to a UN-affiliated institution.
This opens doors for:

Broader ecumenical recognition.

Potential credit transfers or postgraduate admission at European partner institutions.

Networking with clergy, educators, and faith leaders beyond Africa.

5. Institutional Growth & Reputation

Our seminary becomes part of the official COCC education network, not just a local seminary.
This improves institutional reputation, increases student trust, and makes it easier to seek future collaborations or grants (especially those supporting cross-continental education and peace work).

This partnership means our programs gain international academic respect, our students gain global connection and recognition, and our seminary’s mission expands beyond Africa into a worldwide educational and spiritual collaboration.

Explore our Academic Programs and apply today:
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Euro–Afri Educational Partnership

Good Shepherd Old Catholic Theological Seminary participates in the Charismatic Old Catholic Church’s Euro–Afri educational partnership in collaboration with the European Center for Peace and Development (ECPD), affiliated with the United Nations Peace University.
Through this cooperation, the seminary shares in a global network of theological and peace-oriented education that bridges Europe and Africa. This partnership fosters academic exchange, mutual recognition of studies, and the development of clergy and lay leaders who embody both intellectual depth and pastoral compassion.
By engaging in this Euro–Afri initiative, Good Shepherd Seminary strengthens its mission to form ministers who serve Christ’s Church across cultures and continents — in truth, peace, and the light of the Gospel.

Want to hear from those who have taken our courses? Visit our Student Testimonies page: sites.google.com/view/goodshepherdseminary/student-testimonies to read how our programs have transformed lives and deepened faith.

Our formation is not merely an academic pursuit—it is a spiritual journey that touches the mind, heart, and soul. Each course is designed to draw our students deeper into the mystery of faith while equipping them with the theological and pastoral insight needed for ministry in today’s world.