SEARCH MENU CSP Logo HISTORY OF CSP Home > About Concordia St. Paul > History of CSP THE HISTORY OF CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY, ST PAUL Concordia University, St. Paul was founded in 1893 to provide a Christian learning environment for young men preparing to enter the professional ministries of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Today, Concordia University continues to grow to meet the needs of students, the church and the community, while at the same time holding steadfast its historical values and mission. HISTORICAL TIMELINE 1893 – 1920: A College is Born 1921 – 1940: Surviving the Great Depression 1941- 1945: The War Years 1946 – 1959: Post-War Boom 1960 – 1984: Diversity and Growth 1985 – 1999: Pioneers of Adult Learning 2000 – 2010: The New Millennium Begins 2011-2021: Tuition Reset PRESIDENTIAL HISTORY Rev. Dr. Brian Friedrich (2020- ) Rev. Dr. Tom Ries (2011 – 2019) Rev. Dr. Robert Holst (1991 – 2011) Rev. Dr. John Johnson (1989 – 1990) Rev. Dr. Alan Harre (1984 – 1988) Rev. Dr. Gerhardt Hyatt (1976 – 1984) Rev. Dr. Harvey Stegemoeller (1971 – 1976) Rev. Dr. William Poehler (1946 – 1970) Rev. Dr. Martin Graebner (1927 – 1946) Rev. Dr. Theodore Buenger (1893 – 1927) CONNECT WITH US Twitter Facebook Instagram YouTube LinkedIn Concordia University, St. Paul 1282 Concordia Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104 INFORMATION CAMPUS MAP & DIRECTIONS VIRTUAL TOUR ANNUAL CRIME & SAFETY REPORT EMPLOYMENT AT CONCORDIA CONFERENCES AND FACILITY RENTAL ACCREDITATION CSP MEDIA RESOURCES NONDISCRIMINATION PRIVACY POLICY GIVE CONTACT OUR OFFICES Admissions: 651-641-8230 Financial Aid: 651-603-6300 Registrar (Transcripts): 651-641-8233 TTY: Deaf or Hard of Hearing Callers – MN Relay (711) Fax: 651-603-6320 ACT: 2106 SAT: 6114 GMAT: 913-MN-57 FAFSA: 002347 GRE: 611 © 2020 Concordia University, St. Paul