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Church Work Programs at Concordia University, St. Paul

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Become Equipped to Serve Christ

  • 21st-Century Training: Church work programs at Concordia University, St. Paul integrate Lutheran faith into learning and prepare you for church work in the 21st century.
  • Tailored to Your Career Path: Explore programs and LCMS training in Director of Christian Education, Director of Christian Outreach, Director of Parish Music, Lutheran Classroom Teacher, Pre-Deaconess, and Pre-Seminary.
  • Church Work Tuition Guarantee: At Concordia St. Paul, eligible students enrolled in church work programs will pay no more than $6,000 in tuition each academic year.
  • $0 Tuition Pre-Seminary Program: The Church Work Pre-Seminary Tuition Guarantee allows all pre-seminary students to attend CSP tuition free.
  • Engaging Learning Environment: Experience intentional service-learning opportunities, mission conferences, and retreats focused on Christian vocation and service.
  • Connected Campus Community: Join a small, tight-knit campus community that welcomes students of all backgrounds and encourages you to grow in your faith.

Explore Our Church Work Programs

Director of Christian Education

The Director of Christian Education degree program equips you to serve as an educational leader and teach the Christian faith to children and adults.

Director of Christian Outreach

The Director of Christian Outreach program prepares you to lead, train, and equip others in Christian ministry outreach settings around the world. 

Director of Parish Music

 Serve God and your congregation through the gift of music. Learn to prepare, direct, and lead music for congregational worship services.

Lutheran Classroom Teacher

Train as a Lutheran classroom teacher and prepare to teach at one of the more than 2,500 schools of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod.

Pre-Deaconess

Through deaconess training, prepare to serve in The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod and bring faith and healing to your community or foreign mission fields.

Pre-Seminary

Become a professional minister of the Gospel. The Pre-Pastoral Program prepares you for further study at a Lutheran seminary.

Why Choose Concordia St. Paul?

  • Established Reputation: With over 130 years of higher education experience and over 20 years in online learning, Concordia St. Paul is recognized for its diverse community and learning experiences.
  • Competitive Tuition: Concordia St. Paul proudly offers a private education at a lower cost through financial aid, including scholarships and tuition discounts for military-affiliated students.
  • Career-Connected Programs: Explore over 90 accredited on-campus and online programs designed to prepare you for career success. 
  • Division II Athletics: Cheer on your fellow Golden Bears! With 16 NCAA Division II teams to root for, you can attend a home game nearly every week of the year.
  • Experienced Faculty: Learn from talented faculty who are experts in their fields and passionate about your success.
  • Military Support: As a Yellow Ribbon school, CSP offers tuition discounts and support to military-affiliated students.

Ranked #1 out of all 
private universities 
in MN on the Social 
Mobility scale 1

Ranked Top 20 
Best Colleges in 
Minnesota by 
Salary Potential 2

CSP graduates 
earn 44% more 
than the national 
average 3 

SOURCES: 1 2022 Social Mobility Index 2 College Salary Report by PayScale  3 College Scorecard 

"My experience at Concordia has been one of growth – in my knowledge of the Scriptures and the Lutheran Confession, my outlook on the Christian message within the broader community, and the importance of the Lutheran Confession to the world at large and even the broader Christian community."

JOSEF M.,'17 - PRE-SEMINARY

Tradition of Academic Excellence

For over 130 years, Concordia University, St. Paul has prepared students for lifelong success through higher education guided by Christian principles and marketable skills. With over 20 years in online learning, CSP Global delivers career-connected online programs that equip students with the in-demand expertise they need to succeed in their fields.

Accreditation and Recognition

Concordia University, St. Paul is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. Concordia St. Paul has been accredited since 1967, with reaccreditation given in 2018. In addition, the institution has received the following designations:

  • 2021-2022 Military Friendly® School 
  • Ranked #1 out of all private universities in MN on the Social Mobility scale 1
  • Ranked Top 20 Best Colleges in Minnesota by Salary Potential 2
  •  CSP graduates earn 44% more than the national average 3

SOURCES: 1 2022 Social Mobility Index 2 College Salary Report by PayScale  3  College Scorecard 

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