Studia Vitae: Continuing Education at Concordia University, Nebraska
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Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are short, non-credit courses designed for Christians who want meaningful growth without the commitment of a full graduate class. Gain practical insights and spiritual encouragement in a format that fits your life.
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Studia Vitae: Christ-Centered Continuing Education for Lifelong Learning
- Short, focused sessions of an hour or less
- Take courses immediately or on your own timing
- Lighter workload than a credit-bearing course
- Practical, immediately applicable content
Initial Course Offerings
COMING JANUARY 2026
Leadership Formation & Classical Christian Thought
Biblical Foundations of Classical Christian Leadership
Designed for Lutheran church and school leaders, current and aspiring Christian nonprofit leaders and lay professionals in leadership but open to anyone, Biblical Foundations of Classical Christian Leadership equips participants with timeless leadership principles grounded in Scripture and classical wisdom.
Foundations of Lutheran Education
The Mission and Legacy of Faithful and Flourishing Lutheran Education
Designed for new teachers and leaders in Lutheran schools, church staff, Lutheran school board members and pastors but open to anyone, The Mission and Legacy of Faithful and Flourishing Lutheran Education guides participants to an understanding of the history, legacy and mission of Lutheran schools—and what it takes to be a faithful and flourishing school.
Sport and Faith Formation
Sport as Faith Formation
Designed for coaches, athletic directors, DCEs, PE teachers, camp leaders, Christians who work in sport-related businesses and volunteers but open to anyone, this course shows participants how sport can be used to shape character and nurture faith.
Applied AI
Biblical Wisdom and AI
Designed for Christian church and school leaders and nonprofit leaders but open to anyone, this course allows participants to explore a biblical foundation for using and making decisions about how to use AI.
Fundraising and Philanthropy for Christian Organizations
Biblical Foundations of Fundraising and Philanthropy
Designed for Christian nonprofit leaders, pastors, school administrators and nonprofit board members but open to anyone, this course shows participants how to root fundraising in biblical stewardship and generosity.
Teaching and Learning in the Christian School
Student Engagement to Support Positive Behaviors in the Classroom
Designed especially for classroom teachers, this course is focused on creating a classroom culture and climate that is positive, engaging and meaningful for teachers and students alike.
Additional Sample Course Offerings
Leadership & Classical Christian Thought
Biblical Wisdom, Decision-Making, Phronesis
and Leadership – Apply biblical wisdom and classical discernment to faithful decision-making.
Mimesis: Inspiration and Lessons from Great Leaders of the Past – Discover how the lives of great leaders can inspire faithful leadership today.
Foundations of Lutheran Education
Foundations of Biblical Theology – Explore what Lutherans believe, teach and confess, and the implications for faith, life and learning.
Vocation of the Lutheran School Teacher – Explore the distinct calling and role of teachers in Lutheran schools.
Applications of Biblical Theology in the Lutheran School - Discover how biblical theology shapes and informs what we do and why we do it in Lutheran schools.
Sport and Faith Formation
Biblical Foundations of Coaching and Mentoring – Learn how Scripture guides mentoring of athletes and youth.
Theology of the Body – Explore biblical teaching on the body in relation to sport, health and fitness.
Applied AI
AI Foundations and Everyday Tools – Demystify AI and explore practical applications.
Fundraising and Philanthropy for Christian Organizations
Foundations of Endowments and Planned Giving – Establish endowments and legacy gifts for long-term mission impact.
Building Donor Relationships and Partnerships - Develop strong donor relationships that advance mission.
Children’s Literature and Christian Faith Formation
Why Stories Matter: Teaching Children’s Literature in the Christian Classroom – Learn how stories shape faith and worldview in children.
Choosing and Using Children’s Literature with Christian Discernment – Learn to evaluate and select books that nurture Christian faith and character
Liturgical Visual Art
Theology of Beauty and the Visual Arts for Congregations – Explore how beauty and sacred art enrich worship.
The Visual Language of Liturgy – Learn how colors, symbols and vestments communicate the faith.
Ludology
Foundations of Ludology: From Plato to Puzzlecraft - Learn about how to design scavenger hunts, treasure hunts and clue chains.
Faith Formation & Play – Discover how play cultivates discipleship and community.
Foundations in Adventure-Based Learning – Use adventure and challenge to promote growth and faith formation.
The Art of the Riddle: History, Philosophy, Theory and Design - Study riddles as playful tools for wisdom and learning.