# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1959_S110
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110 RESOLUTIONS — COMMITTEE 1

Report of Special Committee on Teacher Colloquies
RESOLUTION 2, COMMITTEE 1
Memorial 153, pages 204—207, Reports and Memorials

Resolved, To approve the following suggested changes in the
synodical Handbook:

4.75 Committee Membership

The Committee on Colloquies for the Teaching Ministry shall
consist of a Vice-President of the Synod and the presidents of
our synodical colleges offering a baccalaureate degree in teacher
education.

4.77 Functions

The Committee on Colloquies for the Teaching Ministry
shall —

a. direct the synodical activity in matters of colloquies for
the teaching ministry according to regulations adopted by the
Synod;

b. establish academic and theological standards for admission
to the teaching ministry by means of colloquy. In the establish-
ment of these standards, the faculties of the synodical colleges
offering a baccalaureate degree in teacher education shall be
consulted;

c. recommend applicants for acceptance into the teaching min-
istry of the Synod to the College of Presidents acting as a Board
of Assignment.

4.79 Applications Directed to District President

Applications of persons desiring a colloquy for the teaching
ministry shall be directed to the President of the District where
application originates.

4.81 Applicants Referred to Committee

a. The District President, upon receipt of an application, shall
transmit the application to the Committee on Colloquies. The
application shall be accompanied by the following documents:

1. an autobiographical statement by the applicant, stating
clearly his background, religious affiliation, training, and his reason
for wishing to qualify for the teaching ministry in the Synod;

2. official transcripts of the applicant’s secondary and colle-
giate training and a full description of noncredit academic work
done by the applicant;

3. a recommendation from the Superintendent of Schools or