To achieve its theological objectives, spiritual emphases, and academic goals, Free Lutheran Seminary has developed a biblically-based curriculum. In its instructional program the Seminary maintains a core curriculum which gives its graduates a foundational understanding of the Bible, theology, church history, Christian ethics, and the practical skills necessary for the various facets of Christian ministry.

In addition to its required core curriculum, the Seminary offers a number of elective courses. At the same time, attention is given to correlating classroom work with field education so that the student is enabled to learn through opportunities for practical ministry.

It is the purpose of Free Lutheran Seminary to promote educational excellence at the same time it keeps consistently in view the cultivation of the highest quality of personal devotional life. Classroom instruction is infused with the warmth of spiritual piety.

Free Lutheran Seminary stands in the tradition of orthodox Lutheran pietism. Its earnest endeavor is to emphasize the trained mind, the disciplined life, and the ceaseless outreach to others in caring, evangelistic and nurturing ministry of the Word of God.