As a student in Classical Liberal Studies, you will be challenged to make connections between history and modernity.

Through rigorous study, you will apply classical concepts in a contemporary setting to address the needs of the 21st century church and world. You will draw on the strength of a broad variety of Concordia University Chicago’s programs, including music, theology and languages, as well as the quality of worship life on campus.

In this unique program, you will work with faculty who are respected and recognized throughout the Church as well as nationally in their fields of study. Your studies will span several departments—from courses in Latin and Greek to courses on Shakespeare, and from modern European history to ethical theory.

As a graduate of this program, you will be a strong writer and analytical thinker who is able to express thoughts logically and clearly.

This program is ideal for any pre-professional course of study, such as pre-law or pre-seminary. Classical Liberal Studies also provides a solid foundation for future graduate programs including English, theology or history.

The University’s location in River Forest is just 10 miles west of downtown Chicago, a major cultural center. Your study of art, music, history and literature will be enhanced by visits to a variety of resources including the Art Institute, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Lyric Opera, the Oriental Institute and Chicago Shakespeare Theatre. 

An array of service opportunities and internships in the Chicago area also help equip you with the tools needed to be successful in your future endeavors. You will become part of a community committed to the intellectual and spiritual growth of each member. You can explore your vocational options with the help of professors, a campus pastor and career counselors who care about your future.

• A completed admission application for Concordia University Chicago.
• Official transcripts of all college coursework from each institution you have attended.
• Foreign transcripts evaluated by a Concordia-Chicago-approved international credentialing service. Concordia-Chicago accepts evaluations from Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE).
• A certified document pledging financial support for your first year of study and without any unexpected events, and enough funding from the same or an equally dependable source for the following years.
• Proof of graduation from a secondary school.
• A transfer verification form for students transferring from a school in the United States.
• Proof of English proficiency, via one of the following:
• A score of at least 72 (internet-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) — Concordia-Chicago’s DI code is 1140
• A score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
• Successful completion of Level 112 at an ELS Language School (ELS) or a certificate of completion of program from an English Language Institute (ELI), along with a recommendation of the program director
• Duolingo test with a minimum score of 95