California Lutheran University (CLU) is a private liberal arts university that was founded in 1959. It is located in Thousand Oaks, California and is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. CLU offers undergraduate and graduate programs in a variety of fields, including business, education, and the arts. The university is known for its strong commitment to service and social justice, and offers a number of programs and initiatives to promote these values. CLU is also home to a number of research centers and institutes, including the Center for Economic Research and Forecasting and the Center for Equality and Justice.