Based in the liberal arts, Concordia University Chicago provides a Christian education in the Lutheran tradition.
Vision: Concordia University Chicago is the university of choice for those seeking a Christian institution in the Midwest that 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: As a Christian university of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, we, at Concordia University Chicago, value:
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.
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 Chicago equips men and women to serve and lead with integrity, creativity, competence and compassion in a diverse, interconnected and increasingly urbanized church and world.
