Travel
Concordia Seminary Travel
Our Concordia Seminary Travel program offers overseas tours designed exclusively for our alumni, friends and supporters.
Our journeys will take us across borders and oceans to explore the historic roots of our faith and experience the cultural landscapes that shape our understanding of the world. This isn’t just sightseeing; it’s an immersive pilgrimage of the heart and mind – an opportunity for your faith to evolve and mature – shared with a community that feels like home.
Journey with Us
- Expert Leadership: Learn directly from Seminary leaders and faculty members – renowned theologians and historians – who bring deep contextual insight to every site.
- Spiritual Growth: Experience daily devotions, Scripture readings onsite and community worship that invite the Holy Spirit to turn historical learning into spiritual growth and renewal.
- Fellowship and Community: Share this deeply communal experience with fellow alumni and friends of the Seminary who share your love for Jesus Christ and His Word.
- Exclusive Access: Benefit from our deep global network, offering unique entry to historic sites, local ministries and community leaders you won’t find on a standard tour.
- Turnkey Planning: Leave the logistics to us — from curated itineraries and boutique lodging to exceptional local dining, we handle the details so you can focus on the experience.
2027 Trips
Word and Witness: Greece in the Time of St. Paul
Oct. 8-18, 2027
Step into the world where the New Testament came alive.
Join us for a transformative journey tracing the footsteps of the Apostle Paul through the ancient Mediterranean. This custom-designed Seminary pilgrimage connects biblical history and early Christian theology with profound spiritual growth. Together, we will trace the footsteps of the Apostle Paul across the ancient Mediterranean, transforming the pages of Scripture from black-and-white into a vibrant, three-dimensional reality.
The Journey
This is more than a vacation — it is an immersive academic and spiritual expedition. Guided by expert Seminary faculty, you will explore the historical, cultural and political landscapes that shaped the early Christian movement. From the coastal shores where the Gospel first met European soil to the intellectual hubs of the Greco-Roman world, you will experience the context of the early church firsthand.
Itinerary Highlights
- Philippi: Stand near the riverbank where Lydia was baptized and explore the ruins of the marketplace where Paul and Silas were imprisoned.
- Thessaloniki & Berea: Examine the communities that received Paul’s earliest epistles and study the noble character of the Berean believers.
- Athens: Ascend the Areopagus (Mars Hill) to reflect on Paul’s brilliant cultural engagement and Gospel presentation to the Athenian philosophers.
- Corinth: Walk the ancient Agora, stand before the Bema seat, and gain a radical new perspective on the challenges and triumphs of the Corinthian church.
- The Aegean Sea: Sail the waters of the ancient world, connecting the mainland sites with the broader Mediterranean context of the early Christian witness.
Registration: Coming soon
Word and Reform: Exploring Luther’s Germany
Oct. X-X, 2027
Join us for an unforgettable journey into the heart of the Reformation.
Embark on “Word and Reform: Exploring Luther’s Germany,” a specially curated travel-abroad experience. Together, we will walk the cobblestone streets where history was rewritten, exploring the profound theological breakthroughs and cultural shifts that continue to shape our faith today.
The Journey
From the fortress walls of the Wartburg to the quiet beauty of Wittenberg and surrounding Reformation-significant sites, this journey is more than a vacation — it is a traveling community of learning, fellowship and spiritual renewal.
This tour bridges the gap between historical theology and modern fellowship. Whether you are reconnecting with old seminary classmates or exploring these sacred sites for the very first time, you will experience Germany through a unique lens of faith, history, and community.
Itinerary Highlights
- Wittenberg: Stand at the doors of the Castle Church where Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses, triggering a global transformation.
- The Wartburg Castle: Explore the remote fortress where Luther, hidden away as “Junker Jörg,” translated the New Testament into the language of the people.
- Historic Erfurt & Eisleben: Walk through the monastery where Luther took his monastic vows and visit the towns that bookended his earthly life.
Registration: Coming soon