At a Glance...
Concordia University, St. Paul is a Christian liberal arts university, one of 10 owned and operated by The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Our student-centered focus creates a caring, supportive and energetic environment, making the university a place that stands out for its warmth, character and academic strength. Backgrounds, cultural heritage and age of students may vary widely, yet all have found a welcoming, accepting place to grow academically, spiritually and interpersonally. At Concordia, you'll feel a part of a close-knit, caring community that encourages you to explore your talents and achieve your potential. Our 37-acre is located in the midway district of St. Paul, Minnesota, minutes away from all that the metropolitan area of the Twin Cities has to offer.
Mission Statement
The mission of Concordia University, St. Paul, a university of The Lutheran Church -- Missouri Synod, is to prepare students for thoughtful and informed living, for dedicated service to God and humanity, for enlightened care of God's creation, all within the context of the Christian Gospel.
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Church career preparation
- Students can be certified in the following church careers at CSP -
- Director of Christian Outreach
- Director of Christian Education
- Director of Parish Music
- Director of Family Ministry
- Lutheran Classroom Teacher
- CSP offers two pre-professional programs to prepare students for the following careers –
- Pastor (Pre-Pastoral Program)
- Deaconess (Pre-Deaconess Program)
- In all, we offer 7 programs in the church work field (the most of any Concordia)