Concordia University Chicago
 
 
 
 

Concordia's Mission

Mission

As a distinctive, comprehensive university of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, centered in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and based in the liberal arts, Concordia University equips men and women to serve and lead with integrity, creativity, competence, and compassion in a diverse, interconnected, and increasingly urbanized church and world.

Vision

Concordia University is the university of choice for those seeking a Christian institution in the Midwest which provides a broad, liberal arts based undergraduate education, as well as graduate and professional programs in areas of demonstrated competence, which serve a particular need of society and advance the mission of the Church.

Core Values

We at Concordia University Chicago embrace these Core Values as essential to living together in a vibrant and influential Christian academic community and as productive citizens of the Church and world.

  • Christian Faith
    The Christian faith is an integral part of our community.
  • The Individual
    As a member of God’s creation, each person is unique and is
    blessed with inherent worth.
  • Excellence
    We strive for excellence in who we are and what we do.
  • Integrity
    Our community demonstrates the accord between our beliefs
    and practices.
  • Service
    Recognizing and addressing the needs of others is a response
    to God’s love for us, and a reflection of God’s love for them.


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