Church Engagement

As a Lutheran institution of higher education, Concordia University, Nebraska walks alongside the congregations, workers, districts and organizations of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod to support and strengthen the body of Christ. We are here to partner with you, your congregation and your ministry, sharing the good work God is doing through Concordia and the people He is calling and sending into the church and world!

Host a Concordia Sunday

Bring Concordia University, Nebraska to your congregation! Concordia Sundays are an opportunity for your church to see how God is working through Concordia, by having Rev. Dr. Kristopher Morris greet your congregation at a table at the entrance of the church, lead a Bible study or deliver the sermon message.

Request a Concordia Sunday 

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Congregations for Concordia University, Nebraska

Congregations for Concordia University, Nebraska (CCUNE) member churches intentionally partner with Concordia to support Lutheran education and ministry. Help equip students from your congregation with a Christ-centered, Lutheran education as they prepare for their vocational callings!

$4.5 Min scholarships has been provided to students from member congregations since 1981
142students received scholarships in 2024-2025, thanks to the commitment of member congregations
$1,150scholarship amount enrolled students from CCUNE member congregations have received in 2024-2025
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Scholarships for Undergraduates

At Concordia University, Nebraska, we believe students should have every opportunity to grow in faith and knowledge in a supportive, Christ-centered community. Many of our faith-based scholarships can be combined with academic, talent and other institutional aid.

Lutheran Guarantee

Concordia Nebraska guarantees $25,000 minimum per year in institutional scholarships and grants if you meet one of the following criteria: 

  • A member of a Lutheran congregation   
  • A dependent of a Concordia alumnus   
  • A dependent of a full-time, professional, rostered Lutheran church worker   
  • A graduate of a Lutheran high school   

While the minimum is $25,000, many of our scholarships stack. In fact, last year the average amount of institutional scholarships and grants received by those who qualified for the Lutheran Guarantee was more than $27,000! 

Church Work Scholarships

You were made to serve. At Concordia University, Nebraska, you’ll join the largest group of LCMS church work students in the Concordia University System, surrounded by a Christ-centered community and supported on your path with an average tuition balance of less than $3,500 per year.

Lowest average tuition balance among CUS institutions*

*based on publicly available data

Undergraduate Scholarships at Concordia

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Christ-Centered Graduate Programs

Concordia offers flexible, online graduate degrees that empower Lutheran educators, counselors, church workers and lay leaders to serve more effectively in the Church and world—all through the lens of faith. 
Eligible students may receive a special $340 per credit hour rate on select graduate programs, including: 

  • M.Ed. programs 
  • M.A. in School Counseling 
  • Master of Science in Athletic Administration 
  • Master of Science in Athletic Coaching  
  • M.S. in Family Life Education 

This special tuition rate is the lowest among Concordia University System schools and in the state of Nebraska—because faithful service shouldn’t come with a heavy price tag. 

Faith-focused Graduate Programs

Kristopher
Rev. Dr. Kristopher Morris

Director of Church Engagement

Related Pages

Institutes

Concordia University, Nebraska’s institutes provide outreach, service and educational efforts that align and advance the University’s mission by engaging audiences beyond the campus while serving as a resource to the church at large.

Learn more about Institutes

Giving to Concordia

When you give to Concordia University, Nebraska through your generosity, your time, your talents or your prayers, you become a vital part of a community that shapes the hearts and minds of students who will go on to impact the church and the world for generations to come.

Giving to Concordia Nebraska

Alumni

Concordia's alumni family includes more than 23,000 throughout the country and across the globe. These servant leaders have touched the lives of thousands in their classrooms, offices, businesses, congregations and communities.

Discover the Concordia alumni community