Concordia Nebraska announces preferred partnership with Lutheran Education Association (LEA)

Concordia University, Nebraska today announced that it has partnered with the Lutheran Education Association to offer the university’s Studia Vitae continuing education units (CEUs), single graduate courses, graduate certificates and full graduate degree programs to the group’s members at a lower preferred partner rate. Individuals affiliated with eligible preferred partners such as LEA receive exclusive tuition pricing and enjoy mission alignment through courses and programs that advance the shared priorities of both organizations.   

“The Lutheran Education Association is thrilled to partner with Concordia University, Nebraska, as a Preferred Partner – all in support of our Lutheran educators. This initiative adds immense value to our schools as well as to all who participate in Christian education,” said LEA Executive Director Dr. Thomas W. Wrege. “For LEA, it means our members will be able to engage in a way that could substantially provide for much of their professional development goals. Participants will receive the benefits of learning from Concordia’s innovation and practical application program offerings, which will help ensure that the Gospel message will be further proclaimed in support of the Great Commission! Our prayer is that this program will be a blessing for all involved. We are grateful and empowered to be participants within this faith-based, affordable and exciting new venture. We praise and thank God for this opportunity to work together as a faithful community that honors God.” 

The Concordia Nebraska preferred partner program is a unique collaboration opportunity that makes high-quality, faith-based education more affordable and accessible, empowering preferred partner employees and members to grow in knowledge, strengthen your vocation and serve others with excellence.   

"We are grateful and empowered to be participants within this faith-based, affordable and exciting new venture. We praise and thank God for this opportunity to work together as a faithful community that honors God.”

“The Lutheran Education Association has a long legacy of helping connect and equip Lutheran educators through quality Christ-centered conferences and learning opportunities and celebrating God at work through the gifts and talents of Lutheran education leaders and educators,” said Concordia Nebraska President and Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies and Director of Academic Ventures Dr. Bernard Bull.  “We are delighted to partner with LEA to help amplify their mission and further equip Lutheran educators for faithful and flourishing service.”   

Eligible individuals of preferred partner organizations can access their benefits by indicating their active membership or employment status during the graduate course or graduate program application process or during the CEU course registration process.  

Concordia Nebraska’s preferred partnerships offer lasting value to participating organizations, offering special tuition pricing and Christ-centered education that strengthens vocations and serves the church and world. Concordia Nebraska’s custom learning opportunities are designed to meet the unique needs of partner organizations.   

Concordia University, Nebraska’s preferred partners program creates meaningful connections with Lutheran and Christian organizations that share the university’s mission. The university welcomes conversations with additional schools, ministries and associations interested in joining this partnership network.   

For more information about Studia Vitae, please visit cune.edu/ceu.    

For more information about preferred partnerships, please visit cune.edu/partners.