March 9 - April 17, 2026, Tuesdays at 7 p.m. CST
Designed for Lutheran church and school leaders, current and aspiring Christian nonprofit leaders and lay professionals in leadership but open to anyone, this course shows participants how to apply biblical wisdom and classical discernment to faithful decision-making. Starting with the fear of the Lord as the beginning of wisdom, participants will be invited to explore humility and discernment, seeking and learning from wise counsel, how navigate leadership at the intersection of secular knowledge and biblical wisdom, the role of prayer and decision-making, and more. While not a prerequisite, this course builds upon some of the foundational biblical concepts introduced in the Studia Vitae course, Biblical Foundations for Classical Christian Leadership.
Course Objectives
- Confess the fear of the Lord as the beginning of wisdom, receiving wisdom as God’s instruction given through His Word.
- Learn to seek and judge counsel rightly, practicing humility while testing human advice against Holy Scripture.
- Learn how the Christian tradition has received and employed secular learning (“plundering the Egyptians”) and apply this faithfully within Christian leadership.
- Understand the role of the Book of Proverbs in forming wise judgment, recognizing proverbial wisdom as God’s gift for life in the world.
- Practice decision-making ordered by prayer and God’s promises, trusting His providence while acting faithfully within one’s calling.
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.
Dr. Bernard Bull
President, Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies and Director of Academic Ventures
Concordia University, Nebraska
Dr. Bernard Bull is President, Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies and Director of Academic Ventures at Concordia University, Nebraska. He is author, co-author, and/or editor of a number of books, including The Pedagogy of Faith, Digitized: Spiritual Implications of Technology, Imagine the Possibilities: Conversations on the Future of Christian Education, Prep Talks: Tales of Challenges & Opportunities in Christian Education, and his most recent book, Faithful and Flourishing: A Guide to Excellence in Christian Schools.
Rev. Dr. Thomas Egger
President and Professor of Exegetical Theology
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
Dr. Thomas J. Egger is president of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, and professor of Exegetical Theology. A member of the faculty since 2005, he was inaugurated as the seminary’s 11th president in 2021. His scholarly interests include biblical Hebrew; the books of Genesis and Exodus; Christological typology in the Old Testament; the theology of worship; divine justice; and the nature and authority of Scripture.
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Prayer and Encouragement Board
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Use this area to share prayer requests connected to your life, leadership, and the people entrusted to your care. Please use good judgment about privacy and keep requests appropriate for a group setting.
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Introductions
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Please introduce yourself and share a bit about the vocations where you find yourself called to lead (home, church, workplace, school, community). If you’re willing, name one joy and one challenge you’re currently facing in leadership, and one hope or goal you have for this course.
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Open Discussion Space
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Use this thread for questions about the course schedule, live sessions, materials, or weekly activities. If you see a question you can answer, feel free to jump in and help a fellow participant.
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CSL CEU Verification Form
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CSL attendees should use this form to track and confirm CEU hours.
Getting Started
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Week 1 Pre-Live Session
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Week 1 Webinar
03/10/2026 at 7:00 PM (CDT) | Recorded On: 03/11/2026 | Attendance Required
03/10/2026 at 7:00 PM (CDT) | Recorded On: 03/11/2026 | Attendance Required
Week 1 Presentation
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Week 1 Post-Live Session
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Week 1 Discussion
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Week 2 Pre-Live Session
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Week 2 Webinar
03/17/2026 at 7:00 PM (CDT) | Recorded On: 03/18/2026 | Attendance Required
03/17/2026 at 7:00 PM (CDT) | Recorded On: 03/18/2026 | Attendance Required
Week 2 Presentation
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Week 2 Post-Live Session
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Week 2 Discussion
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Week 3 Pre-Live Session
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Week 3 Webinar
03/24/2026 at 7:00 PM (CDT) | Recorded On: 03/26/2026 | Attendance Required
03/24/2026 at 7:00 PM (CDT) | Recorded On: 03/26/2026 | Attendance Required
Week 3 Presentation
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Week 3 Post-Live Session
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Week 3 Discussion
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Week 4 Pre-Live Session
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Week 4 Webinar
03/31/2026 at 7:00 PM (CDT) | Recorded On: 04/01/2026 | Attendance Required
03/31/2026 at 7:00 PM (CDT) | Recorded On: 04/01/2026 | Attendance Required
Week 4 Presentation
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Week 4 Post-Live Session
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Week 4 Discussion
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Week 5 Pre-Live Session
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Week 5 Webinar
04/07/2026 at 7:00 PM (CDT) | Recorded On: 04/08/2026 | Attendance Required
04/07/2026 at 7:00 PM (CDT) | Recorded On: 04/08/2026 | Attendance Required
Week 5 Presentation
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Week 5 Post-Live Session
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Week 5 Discussion
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Week 6 Pre-Live Session
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Week 6 Webinar
04/14/2026 at 7:00 PM (CDT) | Recorded On: 04/15/2026 | Attendance Required
04/14/2026 at 7:00 PM (CDT) | Recorded On: 04/15/2026 | Attendance Required
Week 6 Post-Live Session
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Week 6 Discussion
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Certificate
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A certificate will be awarded upon completion of the course.
