Core Values

Centered in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, we, at Concordia Seminary value:

Faithfulness to the Scriptures and Confessions—demonstrating the identity of the Seminary as both Lutheran and evangelical, concerned for both the pure and bold proclamation of Christ;

Servanthood to Christ and His church—defining the focus of our activities and the attitude with which we carry out these activities;

Responsiveness to the contemporary context of the world—embodying our attitude toward the church and the world; and

Excellence in all our endeavors—acknowledging the standard by which we fulfill our mission.

Overview of Core Value Identification Process