# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1953_S895
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50 SEMINARIES AND COLLEGES

A.rich and varied program was offered in all departm
ology. Of particular interest to mission boards, missidng
and rural pastors were special courses in missions, evan

the rural church. on

The demands in the modern ministry are enormous
of duties allows the average pastor of today little time fg
and even the time at pastoral conferences must be used
the consideration of parish, District, and synodical mat
the pastor is to remain aware and alert, he needs to get.a
his parish from time to time for a re-orientation in the:
of theology and for quiet concentrated study. No one
give and not take. The Summer School of Concordia’
aims to provide such opportunities.

Enrollment:
Year Total I Semester
1951 ee 81 33
1952 ____-________ 72 41

Because of the synodical convention our Summer
be conducted this year on a one-term basis from June 29.
The Summer School needs the wholehearted support .of 91
tions, mission boards, and synodical officials if it is ta, .
purpose for which it has been established.

Capital Investments

In order to house the growing enrollment of the
the Board purchased the two apartments, 6334 So
($53,500) and 6330 South Rosebury ($60,000). At the ;
Synod owns four apartments in which students are hous

ey

For professors on modified service and for: instrug
Board acquired the apartment at 6525 San Bonita ($475

The total cost of Graduate Hall, for which we are f
grateful, was $257,354.28.

-_ Since the Concordia Historical Institute now has its OV
ing, we converted the rooms in the Administration. B
vacant by the Institute, into suitable offices for the Acader
Dr. Arthur C. Repp, who was appointed to this posit
1952. The Administration Building houses at present.
the President, the Dean of Men, the Academic De
Field Work Director. It also provides quarters for’:the'
office of the Lutheran Witness.

Other improvements on the campus made in’ th
nium are: construction of a parking-lot to the north’6
Hall to accommodate 110 cars ($12,265); sidewalks leadix
parking lot to the street ($1,060); sidewalks to De Mut