Who we are
Continental Theological Seminary is an international Pentecostal center for higher education located in Europe. Our diverse student body hails from numerous countries and various denominational backgrounds. Since our founding in 1959, we have been committed to preparing men and women for effective Christian ministry. We offer an extensive selection of courses to cater to the educational needs of our students.
“Uniting students from different continents, cultures and mindsets, the school offers the unique opportunity for establishing life-long friendships, quality education skills, growth in various Christian ministries and awareness of the individual’s place and importance in meeting the spiritual needs of this world. Such people turn their life into a journey of godly opportunities.”
- Rev. Dr. Joseph Dimitrov, President
Our students come from more than 30 nations from around the world.
Our Story
The history of the property can be traced back as far as 1174. Throughout the years, ownership of the property passed through many hands. During World War II German forces occupied the facilities, and after the liberation of Belgium, it became a school for Jewish young men.
The roots of Continental Theological Seminary are traced back to 1959 and to the establishment of Emmanuel Bible Institute in Andrimont, Belgium. Victor G. Greisen, Field Secretary for Europe, the Middle East, and Southern Asia of the Division of Foreign Missions of the Assemblies of God (USA) was the leading force in its founding. The Chateau des Croisiers in Andrimont was purchased to serve as the first college facility. In 1962 Pastor Alfred Amitié of Belgium became the director, a position he held until the end of the 1968 school year.
In 1969, under the leadership of Greisen's successor Charles E. Greenaway, a decision was made to establish a regional theological school in Brussels that would serve EurAsia and the Middle East. The English-language program was added and a new school emerged, taking the name of Continental Bible College. Facilities were purchased in the commune of Sint-Genesius-Rode and the school began operations. In 1970 the original two-year course of study was expanded to a four-year degree program and, after some time, it became apparent that the existing facilities were inadequate to meet the needs of the growing college.
In 1977 the college purchased a historic chateau (Rattendaal castle) beautifully situated in Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, near Brussels. After many months of extensive renovation, classes started on the new campus in the fall of 1978. In 1985 a new chapel and classroom building was completed. In 1990 a new dormitory/apartment complex was constructed to better serve the housing needs of an expanding student body.
Finally in 1991, in order to accommodate the addition of a Graduate Studies Program, Continental Bible College was renamed Continental Theological Seminary.
“Continental Theological Seminary, a Pentecostal Center for higher education, exists to provide theological studies in an international environment to prepare men and women for Christian ministry and challenge them to develop spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, and culturally in order to serve God and their fellow man.”
Our Alumni
Continental Theological Seminary Alumni are scattered throughout the world ministering in more than 60 countries as pastors, missionaries, professors in Bible institutes, seminaries and public schools, evangelists, social workers, presidents/directors of national Bible institutions, institutional chaplains, Bible translators, workers in children's ministries, ministers of church music, ministers of Christian education and workers in Christian radio and television production, etc.
Meet the Team
We invite you to meet the board, faculty, and staff of Continental Theological Seminary, where your vision can find the support and guidance to flourish.
Contact us
Interested in studying at Continental Theological Seminary? Fill out some info and we will be in touch shortly. We can’t wait to hear from you!