Education

Education

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod


The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod believes education should address the whole person — body, mind and spirit — beginning in early childhood and continuing through higher education.


School Ministry

Through early childhood programs, elementary schools and high schools, the congregations of the LCMS are dedicated to providing a solid Lutheran Christian education for our children by operating the largest Protestant parochial school system in America.

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Concordia University System

The LCMS operates several colleges and universities across the United States through the Concordia University System. In addition to preparing students for careers in the church, these institutions offer more than 160 undergraduate and 50 graduate programs in a variety of fields. Each unique campus approaches learning from a Lutheran context to develop Christian leaders for the church, community and world.

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Pastoral Education

Providing Leadership, Coordination and Advocacy for Pastoral Education and Health in the Church.

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International Schools

There are nearly 200 Lutheran schools in Asia, and the Synod’s three international schools — Hong Kong International School, Concordia International School Shanghai, and Concordia International School Hanoi — are independently operated.

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Colloquy Process for Church Workers and Pastors

For church workers — Colloquy programs prepare men and women who are currently serving in ministry roles for membership in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod as Ministers of Religion–Commissioned.

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For pastors — Pastoral Colloquy is the process by which men who meet specific criteria may secure admission to the ministerium of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.

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