Concordia Experience

By Seminarian Brad Hopfensberger

Concordia-Seward was a great chance for me to enjoy another school as well as to be able to see CURF from the outside. One of the key aspects of going to Concordia-River Forest (CURF) were the theology classes that I was enrolled in. After I returned back to CURF from Concordia University in Seward I greatly appreciated how the theology department at River Forest had strengthened. I was introduced to several new quality professors as well as getting more of professors who were already there before I left. Now that I am here at the seminary it is interesting to be reading books written by professors I had while in undergraduate studies as well as to have the quality education from them coming here.

The social life at Concordia-River Forest is unique as well. The school is composed of a wide mix of people from all over the United States. It is close to the city of Chicago, which made for some great adventures and outings. Going downtown is always fun and it can be any season to have a good time.

As a friend of mine told me when I first went to Concordia, "College is what you make it." This is probably the best piece of advice I can give. Don't worry about such things as how much money you will save on your education, especially if it means taking a toll for the quality education you will receive. Pick a good school that will prepare you for what lies ahead and enjoy all it has to offer!

Brad Hopfensberger is a first year seminarian at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana.