# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1953_S901
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56 SEMINARIES AND COLLEGES

The Faculty

Synod in 1950 empowered the Board for Higher Ka
create two additional professorships at Springfield. A,
the Rev. Henry J. Eggold, Jr., of Fort Wayne and
Kramer of Winfield were called and were inducted: in
September 9, 1951. Dr. G. Chr. Barth, who had served ag
of the Seminary since 1945, resigned his position as of Jul;
His faithful services to our institution are herewith 3
acknowledged. The Electoral College elected as_ his
Dr. Walter A. Baepler, who began his duties officially ‘o
1953. During the triennium the following served as.
Edward E. Hackmann, the Rev. Messrs. George Klein, E,
and Ralph C. Fessler. Prof. F. Wenger continued- Ps
service.
The arrangement with the Finnish National Church,*ing

in 1938, is still in effect. Prof. Alexander Monto, besi
Finnish language and history, also conducts a number
in the regular program of the school.
Physical education was added to our curriculum in:,
Rev. Arnold Wagner being in charge. All students are.
to participate in this course.
Our hearts were saddened when we learned that
Neitzel departed this life May 22, 1951, at the age of 74.
been on the Seminary staff for 33 years, and his mem
linger in the minds of his former students.
During the triennium we were privileged to observ:
lowing anniversaries: Prof. F. Wenger, fiftieth of his: oxg
Prof. W. Albrecht, the twenty-fifth as professor at our
Prof. Fred Kramer, the twenty-fifth of his ordination;
Selcke, the twenty-fifth as member of the Board of |
M. H. Coyner, the twenty-fifth as member of the.
faculty and the fortieth of his ordination.
The curriculum of the Springfield Seminary was ‘gi
study by the faculty. Recommendations for revision’!
of study are at the present writing in the hands of the®
Higher Education.
During the past year a testing program was

at the Seminary for the students, which is help
especially with the personality, interests, and acad
of the students. The students are made aware of the
and weaknesses, and are assisted to better adjustmen
quality of work required at the Seminary and the type
necessary for a modern ministry.