2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Church Work Programs

Concordia University Chicago is highly regarded among The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod congregations nationwide for the contribution of its students, graduates and faculty members to congregational life.

Our high-quality academic instruction and an array of internship and service possibilities in the Chicagoland area equip church professionals with the tools needed to be effective in their future ministries. You will become part of a community committed to the intellectual and spiritual growth of each member.

Concordia-Chicago offers the following Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod church professional programs:

Classical Lutheran Educator (CLE)

Deaconess (DEAC)

Director of Christian Education (DCE)

Director of Parish Music (DPM)

Lutheran Teacher Educator (LTE)

Pre- Seminary (PSEM)