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. Gerald Krispin (June 2007) |
| Students: | 1,700 |
| Location: | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Campus: | Residential Area |
| Colours: | blue and gold |
| Mascot: | Thunder |
| Affiliations: | Lutheran Church - Canada |
| Website: | http://www.concordia.ab.ca |
Concordia University College of Alberta is a Canadian private university in Edmonton, Alberta.
[edit] History
Concordia 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. Concordia College is a denominational college previously affiliated with the public sector. The Province of Alberta allowed Concordia College to operate as a private degree-granting university in the 1987s. [1]
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.
[edit] Mission
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".
[edit] External links
- Concordia University College of Alberta
- Concordia High School
- University College Faculty of Profesional and Continuing Education
- Lutheran Church - Canada
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