Concordia University College of Alberta
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| Motto | Initium Sapientiae Timor Domini (The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom) |
| Established | 1921 |
| Type | Private University |
| President | Rev. Dr. Richard Kraemer |
| Students | 1,700 |
| Location | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Campus | Residential Area |
| Affiliations | Lutheran Church - Canada |
| Website | http://www.concordia.ab.ca |
Concordia University College of Alberta is a Canadian private university that was founded in 1921 by the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod to prepare young men for preaching and teaching Christian ministries. It introduced co-education in 1939, offering general courses of study, and an accredited high school program. In 1967, Concordia began offering first-year university courses in affiliation with the University of Alberta. In 1987 Concordia was granted degree granting status. The affiliation with the University of Alberta officially ended in 1991 by mutual agreement. In order to better reflect what Concordia offers, in 1996 Concordia was renamed from Concordia College to Concordia University College of Alberta.
Throughout its history, Concordia has remained grounded in the belief that the Christian faith gives purpose to life, and that success depends upon spiritual maturity. It fosters a Christian lifestyle on campus, and encourages a dual commitment to both academic and religious studies. Its philosophy is best expressed in the Concordia motto: Initium Sapientiae Timor Domini - "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom".
