Vocatio: Retreat
April 6-8, 2025
Vocatio: Retreat is a three-day retreat held in the spring and fall for college students and second-career men and women that offers an opportunity to rest in God’s Word and learn more about the path to full-time service as a pastor, deaconess, missionary or chaplain.
Rest in God’s Word and in prayer in a faithful community of fellow believers
During Vocatio: Retreat, you will devote time to prayer and the study of God’s Word, and engage in sessions that focus on the spiritual and personal aspects of the decision-making process of becoming a seminarian, as well as learn about academic courses, field education, vicarages/deaconess internships, financial aid, housing and the enrollment process.
Open to college students and second-career men and women, the event is free.
Registration opens: Jan. 3, 2025
Registration deadline: March 21, 2025
Schedule
Sunday
| TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|
| 6 p.m. | Registration and prayer |
| 7 p.m. | Devotion |
| 7:30 p.m | Social time with admissions staff and current students |
Monday
Breakfast at hotel provided for hotel guests. Breakfast provided for those staying on campus. Families are welcome to join us at 7:45 a.m. or wait to join us for chapel at 9:35 a.m.
| TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|
| 7:45 a.m. | Meet at fountain |
| 8 a.m. | Class visit with student mentors Refreshments for spouses and families |
| 9:35 a.m. | Chapel |
| 10 a.m. | Group photo/after chapel coffee |
| 10:30 a.m | Class visit with student mentors Seminary Women’s Association visit with wives |
| Noon | Lunch with student mentors |
| 1 p.m. | Tour |
| 2:15 p.m. | Free time (time to explore the area on your own, rest, or spend time with other visitors) |
| 3:30 p.m. | All your questions answered (child care provided)
Master of Divinity overview |
| 5:30 p.m. | Dinner Includes a presentation from Synod missionary and military chaplain recruiters and a devotion from the Student Association President |
7 p.m. | Social hour (optional) |
Tuesday
Breakfast at hotel provided for hotel guests. Breakfast provided for on-campus visitors.
| TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|
| 9:35 a.m. | Chapel |
| 10:30 a.m. | Faculty panel |
| 11:30 a.m. | Admissions process |
| Noon | Lunch and devotion with President Dr. Thomas J. Egger |
Extended Stay Option
Requires pre-registration
Tuesday
| TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|
| 2 p.m. | Class |
| 3:30 p.m. | Resident Field Education overview |
| 5:30 p.m. | Dinner provided in Wartburg Hall (registration required) |
Wednesday
| TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|
| 9:35 a.m. | Divine Service |
Enrollment
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (CT)
Monday through Friday