Junior Meredith Boster hopes to follow God’s calling for her life as a Lutheran history and theology teacher

Junior Meredith Boster comes to Seward all the way from Fulshear, Texas – just outside of Houston. She’s majoring in secondary education with concentrations in history and theology and hopes to be a teacher in a Lutheran school one day.  

“I think teachers are super important for the development of children,” she said. “And I would be honored and blessed to be one of those people…I would love to be a teacher in a Lutheran school!”  

Boster’s time at Concordia has been shaped by her own professors – those who are teaching her how to be a teacher. She’s especially impressed by their commitment to their students, and the ways in which they demonstrate their passion for the subjects they teach.  

“I love being able to learn from professors who care about what they’re teaching,” she said. “That really motivates me to learn more and dive deeper into the subjects I’m learning about.”  

Concordia does an excellent job of forming and shaping people to be who God has called them to be, whether that be in the corporate world, teaching, the medical field or something else. The truths of Scripture and sanctification are taught and encouraged here.

The subjects about which she’s learning span a wide range of topics, given her multiple education concentrations, as well as her participation in the Luke Scholars honors program. Outside of school, Boster likes to continue learning by reading in her free time.  

“I love reading!” she said. “I read lots of classics, but I also enjoy historical fiction.” It’s appropriate, therefore, that Boster works at the circulation desk in Concordia’s Link Library. She also likes to crochet and knit, as well as spend time in nature.  

“I have four siblings, a dog and two cats. [My siblings and I] are all two years apart. We love to adventure together, watch movies, and be outside...I also love to be outside in nature, walking, running or simply sitting outside.”  

In preparing for her future vocation, Boster finds Concordia to be the perfect place to further her education, even though it may be far from home.  

“I think that Concordia will help me prepare for my vocations because I am being formed into the woman I am supposed to be in Christ. Concordia does an excellent job of forming and shaping people to be who God has called them to be, whether that be in the corporate world, teaching, the medical field or something else. The truths of Scripture and sanctification are taught and encouraged here.”  

Furthermore, Concordia is helping Boster to develop her faith – in a big way. She speaks highly of how Jesus is interwoven with everyday curriculum at the university, not just theology courses.  

“I’m encouraged and inspired to learn more about Lutheranism [here], to memorize more Scripture, and become more like Christ. Professors speak about Jesus in every class, and faith is applied in every context. The opportunity to worship with others who believe what I believe is also very encouraging to my faith.”  

But what makes Concordia unique to Boster? Well, her answer is similar to many others – students, faculty and staff included: the people. She applied to other Concordia System schools but chose Concordia Nebraska because of “the community and the Lutheran aspect.”  

“I think that the community of Concordia is so unique. Other schools may promise a familial atmosphere, but Concordia delivers on that promise. You will find your people here! The professors genuinely care about each individual student, and there are so many opportunities for growth in Christian friendship,” she said.  

While she’s still at Concordia, Boster is taking advantage of this community. She spends time with those Christian friends, works with her advisors to develop a plan for the next steps in her professional life, and enjoys her work and participation in extracurriculars like Bulldogs for Life and the A Cappella Choir.  

“The professors here are very intentional about their relationships with students. Each professor cares about their students, which enables us as students to be able not only to learn from them, but to trust their judgment. I have had many conversations with my advisor about the next step I need to take in my life, which I could only do if I trusted him and his knowledge of me.”  

The education department at Concordia Nebraska is a unique, Christ-centered and rigorous academic community focused on training the next generation of educators for work in the classroom and beyond. Its programs prepare teachers to lead, teach and serve from a foundation of faith that asserts the value of every individual. Students can choose to study education specific to a variety of age groups and subjects. Learn more about Concordia’s education programs here.