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: Steven F. Arnold Associate Dean: Jeffrey E. Burkart Department of Christian Ministries: James R. Gimbel, Chair Director of Christian Education Program: Kevin J. Hall, Director Director of Christian Outreach: Phillip L. Johnson, Director Drama Ministry Program: Jeffrey E. Burkart, Director Director of Parish Music Program: David L. Mennicke, Director Lutheran Classroom Teacher Program: Jeffrey E. Burkart, Director Colloquy: Stephen C. Stohlmann, Director Church Placement: George A. Guidera, Director Department of Religion and Theology: David A. Lumpp, Chair Cohort Religion Modules Program: James R. Gimbel, Director Pre-Pastoral Studies: Richard E. Carter, Director Pre-Deaconess Studies: Stephen C. Stohlmann, Director Lay Leadership Institute: Stephen C. Stohlmann, Director Institute of Faith and Life: Steven F. Arnold, Director
Curriculum
Course Descriptions
Department of Church Ministries The purpose of the Department of Church 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.
- Director of Christian Education/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 and Family Institute
- Youth Encounter
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