# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1956_S289
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

288 PARISH EDUCATION

that our people lack information regarding loans for schools and
that some do not know of Synod’s policy; also, there appear to be
varying practices in the respective Districts. We do believe that
also this matter should have some attention.

Instructional Materials for Schools
There are no secular subjects in the Lutheran school, for in

teaching, and by means of a course of study and otherwise, to
Provide guidance for Christian teaching in all subjects.

Over a period of fifteen years approximately forty-five text-
books, workbooks, and professional books for teachers have been
produced. Dozens of teachers and some pastors have participated
in the writing of these materials. The activity during the past
triennium is indicated below:

Religion (Grades 4—8): The first installment of Units in
Religion for Lutheran Schools appeared in 1955. The reception has
been gratifying. By 1957 the series will comprise five pupil books
and five teacher’s manuals. Reactions are being solicited from
teachers, pastors, and superintendents for a thorough revision of
each book as it comes up for use again.

Science: Four Elementary Science resource books for teachers
have been published, two for intermediate grades, two for upper
Srades. Series 1 deals with biology, Series 2 with the physical
sciences,

Social Studies: A smal] book for the teacher of Grades one
to three, titled Primary Social Studies, has been published.

Lutheran School Record: Additions and revisions have been
made to keep the record up to date.

The Office of the Keys: A filmstrip titled The Office of the Keys
and Confession was produced to complete the Catechism series,
comprising 23 filmstrips.

School Reference Catalog: This annual publication is produced
by the Board for Parish Education in co-operation with the
Superintendents’ Conference. It contains recommendations of
textbooks and other materials from many publishers, suitable for

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