Concordia provides courses and workshops for graduate students designed for impact in the ministries of participants. Nationally regarded educators and experts in the field of lifespan ministry serve as course instructors and workshop leaders. These pastors, DCEs and teachers have a heart for God’s children and the role of faith and ministry within people’s experience.
Workshops
Expand your understanding
Concordia is offering numerous one-day workshops, led by experts and educational leaders from across the country. These offer in-depth knowledge without an extended commitment. Review the entire list below.
Courses
Equip yourself with courses that support your ministry
Certificate programs: The courses listed below can be a part of a program of study leading to a
Gerontology and Aging Studies Certificate.
Master's program: Courses listed below may also be a part of a Master of Science in Family Life program. All required courses are offered in one-week intensive formats, twice each year. The entire program can be completed this way within two years. Start the coursework now and see how far it can take you in your ministry.
Register: You may register for a course through Concordia's portal, connectCUNE, after you have been accepted to the College of Graduate Studies at Concordia (apply here).
Site: Lincoln, Neb., campus
Jan. 11-15, 2010
SOC 533 - Aging and the Family
Instructor: Rev. Kevin J. Kohnke
Monday, Jan. 11
Aging and the Family (Workshop #155)
Tuesday, Jan. 12
Social Aspects of Aging (Workshop #156)
Wednesday, Jan. 13
Later Life Health (Workshop #157)
Thursday, Jan. 14
Later Life Changes (Workshop #158)
Friday, Jan. 15
Aging and Society (Workshop #159)
Site: Lincoln, Neb., campus
Jan. 18-22, 2010
PSY 545 - Foundations of Christian Marriage and Family
Instructors: Dr. Paul Vasconcellos and Rev. Dr. Roger Kruger
Monday, Jan. 18
C-PREP Training*: Relationship Strategies for Lowering Risk and Raising Protective Factors (Workshop #101)
Tuesday, Jan. 19
C-PREP Training* (Workshop #102)
Wednesday, Jan. 20
C-PREP Training* (Workshop #103)
Thursday, Jan. 21
The Dynamics and Health of Single Parent Families, Remarriage and Stepfamilies (Workshop #104)
Friday, Jan. 22
The Dynamics and Health of Families (Workshop #105)
*C-PREP Instructor Training: All students in the Marriage and Family class will have three days of C-PREP (Christian Prevention & Relationship Enhancement Program). These classes will focus on divorce prevention and maintaining strong love relationships. The material is based on 20 years of research and is the best that we have seen for leading marriage enrichment groups. The class also covers special C-PREP training for leading workshops in your congregation and community. The C-PREP training kits cost an additional $200 and are required for students who wish to become certified nationally to teach in the congregation and community. All class members will need several resources covered by the additional resource fee of $40. Registration must be received by May 1, 2009 for ordering the kits. We must have an exact count by Dec. 1. The kits cannot be returned.
Site: Online
January, April 2010
FL 546/PSY 546 - Family Dysfunctions: Assessment and Intervention
Begins Jan. 4
FL 543/SOC 545 - Theory and Dynamics of Family Relations
Begins April 12
FL 540 - Family Resource Management
Begins April 12