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From the President – Winter 2025
Often, when people hear the word “theology,” images are conjured of professors in tweed jackets hovering over academic books in a poorly-lit room.
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From the President – Fall 2024
As our nation faces deepening electoral divisions, Concordia University Irvine upholds its Lutheran tradition of fostering wise, honorable, and cultivated citizens through civil discourse. President…
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From the President – Summer 2024
President Michael Thomas discusses Vision 2025, a building initiative to enhance Concordia University Irvine’s Turtle Rock campus, including renovations to the CU Center and new…
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From The President – Spring 2024
Concordia Magazine emphasizes Concordia University Irvine’s commitment to shaping students into wise, honorable, and cultivated citizens who serve society and the church. Readers are invited…
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From The President – Fall 2023
Dr. Michael Thomas introduces Alum Lilly Niccum ̓2, discussing how Concordia’s value of higher education set her up for success and how Concordia helps students…
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‘Lamb of Sacrifice’ – A Theological Reflection by Rev. Dr. Robert Kolb
In my first year of preaching, Good Shepherd Sunday gave me the occasion to use a bit of information that I had picked up from…
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‘Counting’ – A Theological Reflection by Rev. Dr. Robert Kolb
Countdowns bring with them a certain amount of suspense, but we usually do not start counting days or minutes or seconds until we are quite…
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‘The Weight’ – A Theological Reflection by Rev. Dr. Robert Kolb
Carrying something heavy strains our muscles, exhausts us, sometimes overwhelms us to the point of collapse. Weight comes in various forms, and what has piled…
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Masters In Coaching Episode LII: Steve Hagerty
Posted on 2/2/2023 by Tim Cates Tim Cates talks with Steve Hagerty about his 35+ years coaching high school football in Southern California. Since 2008…
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Masters In Coaching Episode IX: Assistant Head of School Dr. Doug Kuhlmann
Posted on 11/3/2020 by Tim Cates Our guest this week, 10 years as a head coach for high school football in the state of Missouri,…
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Kicking Game
Posted on 4/1/2020 by Jerry Campbell SPECIAL TEAMS PLAY The greatest amounts of field position change occur during special teams play. This becomes relevant when…
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Inspection is Key: Providing Safe Playing Conditions and Equipment
Posted on 6/27/2018 by Kenny Connolly As important as it is for coaches to properly teach on a given playing field, it’s equally important for…
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Olympic Medalist Talks about MCAA
November 01, 2012 – 5 minute read When three-time Olympic gold medalist Misty May-Treanor decided to earn her master’s degree in coaching and athletics administration to…
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Masters In Coaching Episode LX: Jesse Foss
May 21, 2023 – 1 minute read Jesse Foss Tim Cates talks with Jesse Foss about guiding his Concordia University Irvine Eagles lacrosse team to a…
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Jim Kunau
November 22, 2021 – 3 minute read Jim Kunau, the new director of CUI’s nation-leading Master’s in Coaching & Athletics Administration (MCAA) program, brings a wealth of experience…
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Ramon Contreras: Faith on the Border
Ramon Contreras, MA ’04, coordinator of Lutheran Border Concerns Ministries (LBCM) in San Diego, has established a unique partnership with his alma mater, hosting and…