# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1956_S49
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SEMINARIES AND COLLEGES 49

Concordia Theological Seminary, Springfield, Il.

(Report 102)

The Board of Control of Concordia Theological Seminary,
Springfield, Ill, herewith submits its report covering the years
1953—1956. It does this with gratitude to God and the Father
of our Lord Jesus Christ for all the blessings which He showered
on our Seminary.

The Board of Control

The Board of Control met some thirty times during the past
triennium, trying conscientiously to carry out the work assigned
to it by Synod. The members of the Board individually and
collectively sought in every way to promote the interest of our
Seminary and gave unstintingly of their time and energy in the
interest of our institution. Dr. E. F. Tonn, chairman of the Board
of Control since 1948, passed away suddenly on February 20, 1954.
His faithful services will always be remembered. He was succeeded
by the Rev. Alvin W. Mueller, President of the Central Illinois
District. On October 18, 1954, we were privileged to observe the
25th anniversary of Dr. John C. Rodenburg as member of the
Board of Control. Mr. Walter Campbell, B.A., was appointed
business manager of the Seminary by the Board in April 1954.

The Faculty

The revised curriculum recommended by the Faculty and the
Board of Control and approved by the Board for Higher Education
was introduced -in September 1953. The change in the course of
study necessitated some shifting of the staff. The Board of Control
with the consent of the Board for Higher Education appointed
Prof. Henry J. Eggold, Jr., dean of men in September 1953. Prof.
M. J. Naumann, a member of the Faculty since 1948, was transferred
to the department of Old Testament, through regular procedure.
Pastor Arthur E. Graf, Austin, Tex., was called to the chair of
Practical Theology and was inducted into office October 3, 1954.
With the consent of the Electoral College, Mr. John Heussman,
Seward, Nebr., was appointed director of the Library and instructor
in Physical Science; Mr. Theodore Bundenthal, St. Louis, Mo.,
was engaged as instructor for German and Humanities, and
Mr. Earl P. Beckmann, Wenona, Ill, was employed as director of
Physical Education and instructor in Psychology. Prof. F. S.
Wenger continued on modified service. As of July 1 currently
Professor Wenger will retire, having faithfully served the church
for fifty-six years. Prof. W. Albrecht, who has been a member of
the faculty since 1927, will go on modified service July 1 this year.
We have been authorized two new professors, and calls for
nominations have been published.