OUR MISSION
Concordia University Ann Arbor is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body, and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and the world.
A passion for the whole self
At Concordia University Ann Arbor your faith and your knowledge will flourish because we are a community that cares about your whole self - your mind, body, and spirit - and are committed to helping you reach your fullest potential.
Our Purpose
Concordia University’s Core Values and Mission Statement express the university’s enduring purpose and identity; its very reason for existence as a place of Lutheran higher education. A shared fidelity to this central purpose guides Concordia’s academic schools, programs, and initiatives.
Mission
Concordia University Ann Arbor is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body, and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and the world.
Values
Bound by the Biblical and Confessional teachings of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, the members of the Board of Regents and the Concordia University Foundation Board, the President, and employees of the university shall act in a manner consistent with the core values listed below.
- Christ-centered: Concordians have faith in the redemptive work of Jesus Christ.
- Truth & Integrity: Concordians speak truth and display integrity in all our relationships.
- Excellence: Concordians expect excellence in all our endeavors to support the university’s mission.
- Service: Concordians serve others in caring, helpful, respectful, and knowledgeable ways.
Vision
The faculty, leadership, staff, students, and alumni carry out Concordia’s mission each and every day as they pursue a vibrant path to the future.
The vision of Concordia is to be well-known nationally and internationally as a premier Lutheran, Christian university, widely recognized for meaningful integration of faith and learning. Alumni will assume significant servant leadership responsibilities in the Church and communities across the nation and throughout the world.