The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgement, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. We believe that we have the moral responsibility to lead, guide, and educate the young.
Teaching is an honorable vocation that demands a high level of committed service.
We strive to prepare reflective, principled educators who understand the moral purpose and dimension of the educational endeavor. These educators mentor, model, and educate with care, commitment, and purpose. They demonstrate knowledge, skills, character, and ethical perspectives needed for effective leadership and practice in a global society. We believe that theory and practice are integrally related. Theory both informs and is informed by practice that is researched, examined, and tested in a critical, thoughtful manner.