Called to Serve by Living the Word

You feel called to a life serving others through church leadership. CUC will provide you with the preparation and guidance for a vocation serving the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod congregations, schools and ministries, nationwide and abroad. Beyond your academic preparation, you will have countless other opportunities to grow in your faith and stand tall as you live out the Word of God.

Become part of a community committed to the intellectual and spiritual growth of each member, benefitting from high-quality academic instruction and countless internship and service possibilities throughout the Chicagoland area.

Answer God's call to to serve others through future ministry. Learn more about our Church Work programs by downloading Stand Tall for the Gospel: LCMS Church Professional Programs at CUC.

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

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

Colloquy

Men and women of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod who have graduated from a school other than one of the colleges or universities of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod and are interested in becoming certified by the synod for status as a Minister of Religion, Commissioned, may pursue the Teacher, DCE, or Deaconess Colloquy Program. For further information contact the Director/Coordinator of each program.

DCE Colloquy

Dr. Debbie Arfsten
708-209-3604
Debra.Arfsten@CUChicago.edu

Deaconess Colloquy

Kristin Wassilak
708-209-3136
Kristin.Wassilak@CUChicago.edu

Tuition for colloquy theology courses taken on campus at Concordia-Chicago will be billed at the current Undergraduate rate per credit hour. Inquires about tuition should be made to the Student Business Services office at 708-209-3241.

Study Format: On Campus and Online

If a colloquy candidate is an employee of an LCMS organization, they may be eligible for the Concordia Supplemental Church Professional Award (CSCPA). Once completed, the application should be submitted by email to the Financial Aid Office.

Theology requirements for Teacher, DCE and DPM Colloquy programs can be completed online. Inquire at www.cuenet.edu.