Teacher Colloquy via Concordia University Education Network
Mission
The Concordia University Education Network (CUEnet) fosters collaboration and employs technology at the behest of the campuses of Concordia University System to facilitate access from a distance to the educational programs of the congregations, high schools, colleges, universities, seminaries and other agencies of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
The Concordia University Education Network:
- Serves the educational objectives of the LCMS,
- Functions as a collective symbol of LCMS higher education,
- Encourages creativity and innovation,
- Operates as a catalyst for the exchange of intellectual property and human resources,
- Conducts research in the design and delivery of instruction,
- Spreads cost and fiscal exposure,
- Assists in the development of new constituencies and
- Provides professional training.
Programs
The Concordia Online Colloquy Program — Colloquy courses are available online for teachers, Directors of Christian Education, and other professional church workers who seek certification and placement on the roster of the Synod as a Minister of Religion—Commissioned.
Each course is college-level, interactive and uses a wide variety of technologies to enhance learning.
The courses contain video-streamed lectures by such respected professors as Dr. Robert Kolb, Dr. Patrick Ferry and Dr. J.A.O. Preus III and are taught by colloquy mentors Dr. Ray Halm and Rev. Tim Sternberg.
The available courses include:
- Old Testament
- New Testament
- History of Theology
- Lutheran Confessions
- Christian Doctrine
- Varieties of Beliefs
- Lutheran Teacher I
- Lutheran Teacher II
The Seminar Program: Foundations in Lutheran Teaching — Seminar courses are available online for teachers serving in Lutheran schools who are otherwise ineligible for the teacher colloquy program.
These courses prepare teachers to serve in Lutheran schools with a fuller understanding of Lutheran doctrine and the mission of Lutheran education.
Each course contains video-streamed discussions with Dr. Ray Halm and Rev. Tim Sternberg and guidance is provided by the local Lutheran school’s pastor (mentoring guide is provided.)
The available courses include:
- Lutheran Perspectives on the Old Testament
- Lutheran Perspectives on the New Testament
- History of the Church
- Lutheran Doctrine
- The Role of the Teacher in a Lutheran School
Tuition
- Colloquy courses — $659 per course
- Seminar courses — $59.95 per course
Contact information
CUEnet
61990 Jannalee Place
Bend, OR 97701
800-238-3037
cuenet.edu
info@cuenet.edu
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Concordia University, Nebraska
Seward, Neb.
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Concordia University Texas
Austin, Texas
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Concordia University, Irvine, Calif.
Irvine, Calif.
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Concordia University Chicago
River Forest, Ill.
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Concordia University, Nebraska
Seward, Neb.
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Concordia University Texas
Austin, Texas
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Concordia University Wisconsin
Mequon, Wis.
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