The Concordia University is part of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, which owns 9 other similar colleges, and is a Christian liberal arts university. Located in the midway district in St. Paul , the university has a 37 acre campus which includes many amenities like residence halls, theater arts center, library, chapel, cafeteria and gym together with the classrooms in the science and music buildings and the administrative and faculty complexes. There is also a students union in the university campus.
The strengths of the university include personalized interaction, individual attention in the form of a personal faculty advisor and highly caring and supportive environment. The college library too is an immense help, being updated with the latest and most important books. Career counseling is offered to guide students in selecting the best possible vocation which is most suitable for them.
The university offer s the following programs in various fields:
- Undergraduate Majors and Minors
- Graduate Programs
- Degree Completion Programs
- Continuing Education Classes and Certificate Programs
- Licensure and Colloquy Programs
The colleges within the university's purview offering these programs are in diverse fields are:
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- College of Arts and Science
- College of Business and Organizational Leaderships
- College of Education
- College of Vocation and Ministry
Besides the above mentioned colleges the university also encompasses the following other colleges which offer specialized courses. These colleges are:
- The Institute of Archeology
- The Lay Ministry Institute
- Oswald Hoffman School of Christian Outreach
- Professional Church Work Programs
These programs are also offered on line on the university's official website so as to help students who are unable to attend regular classes.
All the American signature sports like baseball, basketball, softball and golf are part of the university's extra curriculum. The university houses an Alumni Community, an Office for Congregational and Community Relations and also a club providing resources to family and parents of students of the university. There is also a special C-Club which aids student athletes financially through charity programs.
A buzzing and multi-ethnic campus life and a location very near the metropolitan area of the twin cities makes this university an ideal place for students seeking internships and employment in various fields.
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