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College of Vocation and Ministry

The purpose of the College of Vocation and Ministry is to explore the Christian faith from the perspective of Lutheran theology, to educate and to form professional and lay leaders for the church, and to engage the Concordia communities in the discovery of vocation, witness, and service in home, job, community, and congregation.

Dean: Steven F. Arnold
Associate Dean: Jeffrey E. Burkart
Department of Christian Ministries:  James R. Gimbel, Chair
Director of Christian Education Program: Kevin J. Hall, Director
Director of Christian Outreach: Phillip L. Johnson, Director
Drama Ministry Program: Jeffrey E. Burkart, Director
Director of Parish Music Program: David L. Mennicke, Director
Lutheran Classroom Teacher Program: Jeffrey E. Burkart, Director
Colloquy: Stephen C. Stohlmann, Director
Church Placement: George A. Guidera, Director
Department of Religion and Theology: David A. Lumpp, Chair
Cohort Religion Modules Program: James R. Gimbel, Director 
Pre-Pastoral Studies: Richard E. Carter, Director
Pre-Deaconess Studies: Stephen C. Stohlmann, Director
Lay Leadership Institute: Stephen C. Stohlmann, Director
Institute of Faith and Life: Steven F. Arnold, Director

Curriculum

Course Descriptions

Department of Church Ministries
The purpose of the Department of Church Ministries is to prepare students for professional Word and Service leadership in the Church.

Majors

Minors

Certifications

  • Director of Christian Education

    The purpose of the Director of Christian Education certification program is to prepare students for professional Word and Service ministry as lifespan educational leaders and equippers in the Church.

  • Director of Christian Education/Lutheran Classroom Teacher

    The purpose of the Lutheran Classroom Teacher certification program is to prepare students for professional Word and Service ministry integrating faith and learning in the lives of children, youth, and families served by Lutheran Schools.

  • Director of Christian Outreach

    The purpose of the Director of Christian Outreach certification program is to prepare students for professional Word and Service ministry as equippers of the Church to carry out God's mission to seek and save the lost throughout the world.

  • Director of Parish Music

    The purpose of the Director of Parish Music certification program is to prepare students for professional Word and Service ministry which uses music to praise God, proclaim the Gospel, and lead the song of the people in the life and worship of the Church.

Colloquy

    Department of Theology and Religion

    • Minor

    Bible Translation
    Biblical Languages
    Confessional Lutheranism

      Specialty Studies

      Institute of Faith and Life

      • Continuing Education for Parish Professionals
      • Lay Vocation
      • Lay Leadership Institute
      • National Lutheran Outdoor Ministry Association
      • National Peer Ministry Institute
      • Outreach Leadership Institute
      • School of Urban Ministry
      • Urban Cross Cultural Consortium
      • Youth and Family Institute
      • Youth Encounter

       

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