Tuesdays, March 30 - May 4 7-8 PM, CT

Learning about a place before visiting enriches the experience.  This course prepares you to visit Iceland by examining its unique culture, geography, and natural environment. Each session focuses on a different theme with the goal of developing a deeper understanding of Iceland.

Target Audience: The main target audience is those planning to participate in the 2027 Bulldogs on the Road trip to Iceland, but the course is open to anyone.

Course Objectives:

• Appreciate the unique geographic location of Iceland.
• Recognize aspects of Icelandic culture, including language, food, religion, architecture, sports, dress, and music.
• Identify natural phenomena, including geologic features, flora, fauna, and climate.
• Explore the history of Iceland from initial settlement to modern times.

Individuals affiliated with eligible preferred partner organizations receive exclusive tuition discounts for Concordia Nebraska Studia Vitae courses. Please visit cune.edu/partnerdiscount to view a list of current preferred partners and verify your membership to receive your discount code.

Tuesdays, January 12 - February 16, 2027 6:30-7:30 PM, CT

This course focuses on Data Analysis (using DIBELS, progress monitoring, and classroom data), Vocabulary Development and Background Knowledge, Automaticity and Fluency, Comprehension, Writing, Curriculum Evaluation, and Next Steps. This coursework (the second of two required courses) is pending approval by the Nebraska Department of Education for the Tenet 1 requirement.

Target Audience: PreK-3^rd grade teachers, administrators

Course Objectives:

• Apply research-aligned strategies to develop vocabulary and background knowledge that support comprehension.
• Describe the components of reading fluency (accuracy, rate, and prosody) and implement structured routines that strengthen automaticity.
• Strengthen understanding of dyslexia and reading comprehension difficulties
• Design instruction that intentionally integrates both strands to support deep, skilled reading comprehension.
• Incorporate writing instruction meaningfully within literacy routines.
• Evaluate curricular materials for alignment with evidence-based reading practices, including phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.

Individuals affiliated with eligible preferred partner organizations receive exclusive tuition discounts for Concordia Nebraska Studia Vitae courses. Please visit cune.edu/partnerdiscount to view a list of current preferred partners and verify your membership to receive your discount code.

November 9-December 14, Mondays at 6 p.m. CST

High-impact Christian schools are places where the mission shapes every part of the day, and that includes the athletic and extracurricular programs. In this six-week course, participants will learn about the long and inspiring legacy of using sport and athletics as a means of cultivating character and nurturing faith, the role of coach as Christian model and mentor, establishing a Christ-centered climate and culture for your team, and how to nurture the character and faith of student athletes. This can be taken as a standalone course or as part of the Certificate in Sport & Faith Formation.

Course Objectives

• Describe the role of sport in Christian formation and discipleship. 
• Apply faith-informed principles to coaching and team leadership.
• Create athletic/tam cultures and climates that nurture spiritual growth and character. 
• Integrate sport and faith practices in daily team life.

Individuals affiliated with eligible preferred partner organizations receive exclusive tuition discounts for Concordia Nebraska Studia Vitae courses. Please visit cune.edu/partnerdiscount to view a list of current preferred partners and verify your membership to receive your discount code.

November 5 - December 17, Thursdays at 6 p.m. CST, No class on November 26

This course invites participants into a guided journey through the emerging landscape of artificial intelligence, using Luther’s Small Catechism as a trusted map and companion for the road. As AI reshapes how we live, work, and lead, Christians across vocations including pastors, educators, business leaders, healthcare professionals, and others are called to navigate this terrain faithfully. Grounded in Scripture and structured around the Six Chief Parts of the Catechism, this course explores what it means to love our neighbor, understand our humanity, trust in God’s provision, receive our identity, take responsibility for our actions, and hold fast to what is real and enduring. Along the way, participants will consider how AI may serve as a useful tool within our earthly callings while remaining anchored in Christ, equipping them to steward wisely the gifts, responsibilities, and opportunities entrusted to them by their Creator in service to others.

Course Objectives: 

• Practice faithful discernment by evaluating the use of AI through the lens of Scripture and Luther’s Small Catechism 
• Steward the gifts and tools entrusted by God by recognizing how AI can support human strengths, address areas of weakness, and serve the neighbor within one’s vocation 
• Apply theological understanding to real-world vocations by making wise and responsible decisions about AI use in contexts such as education, ministry, business, healthcare, and leadership 
• Translate theology into practice by developing habits of responsibility, reflection, and embodied presence in an increasingly technological environment 

Individuals affiliated with eligible preferred partner organizations receive exclusive tuition discounts for Concordia Nebraska Studia Vitae courses. Please visit cune.edu/partnerdiscount to view a list of current preferred partners and verify your membership to receive your discount code.

November 3 - December 8, Tuesdays at 7 PM CST

This six-week session explores how Paideia (the holistic formation of a person) and Scholé (the practice of restful and contemplative learning) provide a foundation for joyful, high-impact, lifelong learning for leaders. We will learn from the practices of past and present leaders and explore a variety of habits related to nurturing mind, body and spirit. By considering the power of learning in small, intentional groups, each participant will be challenged to devise a personal lifelong learning plan.

Course Objectives:

• Distinguish between modern information gathering and the classical ideals of Paideia and Scholé. 
• Analyze the habits and practices of historical and contemporary leaders who prioritize lifelong learning. 
• Evaluate specific disciplines and practices for nurturing the mind, body, and spirit within the demands of leadership. 
• Design a personalized lifelong learning plan rooted in restful and contemplative study. 

Individuals affiliated with eligible preferred partner organizations receive exclusive tuition discounts for Concordia Nebraska Studia Vitae courses. Please visit cune.edu/partnerdiscount to view a list of current preferred partners and verify your membership to receive your discount code.