# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1950_S102
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

98 _ SEMINARIES AND COLLEGES

cern of the curriculum, of the extracurricular training, and. g
personal lives.

4. That the courses in religion be thoroughly revised 43
greatly strengthened, so that an inviting variety of ‘courses may {
offered to the student. i

5. That much opportunity for practical church work be px
vided. Martin P. Smmox

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The Present Pre-Seminary Colleges
Since the home is the most important educational instig
tion; and
Since our high school youth needs no education so much a: asf
needs the Christian home; and :
Since our educational system ought to be fitted into our pre cea
needs; and —
Since the new senior college will need very much synodig
money; and ’
Since the increasing length and cost of education to the pareng
ought also to be considered; therefore be it 4
Resolved, That the Board of Higher Education be given
following principles of guidance: 4
1. That the high school years should be eliminated fra
Synod’s system of. education as soon as possible and local arg
encouraged to promote Lutheran high schools instead.

2. That our present pre-seminary colleges be gradually
into two-year junior ‘colleges.

3. That the feasibility of adding to the junior college the trai
ing now commonly given in full-time Bible institutes be inveg
gated for those not contemplating becoming ministers or teacheg

5. That practical experience in church work and soul winng
be required in connection with the religious curriculum, so
theory and practice may join.

6. That for this purpose the college be located near a 1a
population.

7. That the pattern of Bible Institutes be drawn upon for t a
best in training for practical church work.

_ 8. That the Walther League be encouraged to make systemsf
efforts at recruiting our young people for such education and §
full-time church work.

9. That no attempt be made to limit “production” of chut
workers for fear of “oversupply,” lest we may be limiting 4

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