Founded in 1864 as Addison Lutheran Teachers Seminary, Concordia University Chicago today is a comprehensive liberal arts - based Christian university affiliated with The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Whether enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs, Concordia University Chicago students are part of a learning community where: - Professors are passionate about their teaching and student success - Programs are offered in relevant fields to meet emerging needs of society - Students are individually challenged - Real-world experiences and meaningful internships are plentiful for undergraduates and graduate students - Christian values are put into practice - Students of various faiths are welcomed to a caring, Christian educational environment The 2016-17 academic year marks another consecutive year in which total enrollment exceeded 5,000 students–this tells a story about the commitment, innovation and leadership that attracts students to forge their futures at Concordia-Chicago.