# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1953_S410
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410 INTERSYNODICAL AND DOCTRINAL MATTERS

b. It does not involve so thorough a training in th
methods.

c. It does not involve a formal call or “solemn agree:
d. It does not involve synodical supervision and dise¢j

7. Should the Lutheran teacher be ordained?
The rite of ordination in our Synod has been reserved
first installation of our pastors; it adds nothing to the:
the individual has received, but is simply a public
confirmation of the first call. To publicly confirm subs
an installation ceremony is considered adequate.
Thus far the public and solemn confirmation of the.
call has been termed “installation.” It is the equivalent
tion except that it certifies that the individual has accept j
limited responsibilities in the ministry of the Word ra
the full ministry of the Word and Sacrament. :
Because of the fact that public authorities have had.
understanding that our teachers are members of the cle;
though they are not ordained, the suggestion has been“
times that also the teachers be formally ordained. Th
may, indeed, change its usage. There are, however, several
reasons why such a change should not be made.
a. While it is possible for our teachers to qualify’:
pastorate or the full ministry by means of additional form:
and/or a colloquium, Synod has set a different standard
for the pastorate than it has for the office of teacher. If
“ordination” were to be applied to the first installati
pastors and teachers, this distinction would be obscur
b. In the eyes of the State the fact of ordination confé
rights and privileges which might well be restricted to the
While the change might not create confusion, there is th
of some misunderstanding.
c. As a matter of fact it has been possible to clarify
of our teachers before various departments of the Fe
ernment without any such change in terminology.
For these several reasons it would seem wise to retain;
practice and restrict the term ordination to the pastora’

8. Is the Lutheran teacher under the supervision of ‘th

It has been repeatedly stated in the section dealing
historical background of the status of the teacher that‘th
was an “assistant to the pastor,” that the teacher’s 6
a “branch office of the pastorate,” and that the teacher
the supervision of the pastor.” As a matter of fact, the?