College of Vocation and Ministry
The purpose of the College of Vocation and Ministry is to explore the Christian faith from the perspective of Lutheran theology, to educate and to form professional and lay leaders for the church, and to engage the Concordia communities in the discovery of vocation, witness, and service in home, job, community, and congregation.
Dean: David A. Lumpp
Department of Christian Ministries: James R. Gimbel, Chair
Department of Religion and Theology: Mark Schuler, Chair
Artist in Residence: Jeffrey E. Burkart
Church Placement: Mary Lewis, Director
Cohort Religion Modules Coordinator: James R. Gimbel
Colloquy: Stephen C. Stohlmann, Director
Director of Christian Education Program: Kevin J. Hall, Director
Director of Christian Outreach Program: Phillip L. Johnson, Director
Director of Parish Music Program: David L. Mennicke, Director
Drama Ministry Program: Jeffrey E. Burkart, Director
Lay Leadership Institute: Stephen C. Stohlmann, Director
Lutheran Classroom Teacher Program: Michele Pickel, Director
Pre-Pastoral Studies: Richard E. Carter, Director
Pre-Deaconess Studies: Richard E. Carter, Director
Curriculum
Course Descriptions
Department of Christian Ministries
The purpose of the Department of Christian Ministries is to prepare students for professional Word and Service leadership in the Church.
Majors
Minors
Certifications
- Director of Christian Education
The purpose of the Director of Christian Education certification program is to prepare students for professional Word and Service ministry as lifespan educational leaders and equippers in the Church.
- Lutheran Classroom Teacher
The purpose of the Lutheran Classroom Teacher certification program is to prepare students for professional Word and Service ministry integrating faith and learning in the lives of children, youth, and families served by Lutheran schools.
- Director of Christian Outreach
The purpose of the Director of Christian Outreach certification program is to prepare students for professional Word and Service ministry as equippers of the Church to carry out God's mission to seek and save the lost throughout the world.
- Director of Parish Music
The purpose of the Director of Parish Music certification program is to prepare students for professional Word and Service ministry which uses music to praise God, proclaim the Gospel, and lead the song of the people in the life and worship of the Church.
Colloquy
Department of Theology and Religion
Bible Translation
Biblical Languages
Confessional Lutheranism
Archaeology
Pre-Pastoral Studies
Pre-Deaconess Studies
Institute of Faith and Life
- Continuing Education for Parish Professionals
- Lay Vocation
- Lay Leadership Institute
- National Lutheran Outdoor Ministry Association
- National Peer Ministry Institute
- Outreach Leadership Institute
- School of Urban Ministry
- Urban Cross Cultural Consortium
- Youth Encounter
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