Concordia University Chicago | 27,997 followers on LinkedIn. A college based in the liberal arts, CUC provides a Christian education in the Lutheran Missouri Synod tradition. | 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