General Information
The College of Theology, Arts & Humanities at Concordia University Chicago is committed to the historic liberal arts tradition. The college offers a variety of programs—from theology to the humanities as well as the fine arts—and seeks at every opportunity to integrate the disciplines. All of our work is driven by a desire to ground students in truth, form them for freedom, and prepare them for a wide variety of vocations—in and beyond their professions.
Experiential Learning and Career Services
- Faculty and staff work to help prepare students for the next step in their career development through skill building, experiential learning, networking and assistance with job placement.
- Experiential learning opportunities take many forms: service learning, volunteer events, internships (paid and unpaid), observations and field experience. Many academic programs include opportunities or requirements for experiential learning, and the Office of Career Services facilitates even more possibilities for real-world, hands-on experiences.
- Students wishing to pursue an internship should consult their faculty advisors and the Office of Career Services at least a semester in advance. All academic internships (internships for which a student will receive credit) require faculty approval and will contain clear objectives and evaluative criteria.
- The Office of Career Services serves all Concordia University Chicago students and alumni as a source for career exploration, career development strategies and market assessment. Staff members facilitate connections between students and employers and assist with job searches. Students are encouraged to connect with Career Services throughout their time at CUC, as events and services are tailored for various stages of career development.
- The Synodical Placement Office provides placement orientation and manages placement for students in programs offered by the University leading to professional work in The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod.
- Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Bachelor of Arts General Education Requirements
- Art (BA)
- Christian Ministry (BA)
- Classical Liberal Studies (BA)
- Deaconess Program (BA in Theology)
- Director of Parish Music
- English (BA)
- History (BA)
- Interdisciplinary Studies (BA)
- Music (BA)
- Philosophy (BA)
- Political Science (BA)
- Pre-Art Therapy (BA)
- Pre-Seminary
- Spanish (BA)
- Theological Languages (BA)
- Theology (BA)
- Theology, Arts & Humanities Minors
- Ancient & Post-Classical Mediterranean Studies Minor
- Art Minor
- Biblical Languages Minor
- Church Professional Theology Minor
- Classical Liberal Studies Minor
- Classical Pedagogy Minor
- Creative Writing Minor
- English Minor
- Global Studies Minor
- Graphic Design Minor
- History Minor
- Interdisciplinary Studies Minor
- Music Minor
- Philosophy Minor
- Political Science Minor
- Spanish Minor
- Theater Minor
- Theology Minor
- Theology, Arts & Humanities Certificates
Graduation Requirements
Students in the College of Health, Science and Technology or The College of Theology, Arts and Humanities must meet all University requirements found in the Academic Information section of this catalog. Specific requirements for these Colleges include the following:
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 for all coursework completed at CUC
- A minimum GPA of 2.00 for all courses taken in the major at CUC
- A minimum grade of C for all courses taken in a major at CUC
- All administrative obligations to CUC must be cleared in order to prompt the release of CUC transcripts and diploma(s).
- The Division of Natural Sciences requires a minimum grade of D- for courses within the major that are not pre-requisites for other courses. For courses that are pre-requisites, the C minimum remains unless superseded by admission grade requirements for specific programs, e.g., medicine/dentistry/pharmacy at LECOM, etc.).