CSP is best known as a Lutheran Christian institution that has several offerings for religious students. There is a range of church work programs designed to place students in prominent positions, such as Director of Christian Education, Lutheran Classroom Teacher, and Pre-Deaconess.
Online students should note that at least five religious studies credits are required as part of CSP's general education. This includes classes such as New Testament and Scripture and Its Interpretation: A Global Introduction to the Bible.