# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1962_S82
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82 RESOLUTIONS — COMMITTEE 1

Wuereas, God has bestowed many blessings upon
the Synod through this school; therefore be it

Resolved, That the proper -boards be permitted to
carry out the projected plans for the observance of this
centennial in accordance with existing regulations.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Strengthening the School
for Graduate Studies
RESOLUTION 1-35

Report 101 and Memorial 149, pp. 2,90, Reports and
Memorials
Unprinted Memorial 178, p. 43, Today’s Business

Wnrereas, The blessing of God on the School for
Graduate Studies is evident in its increased enroll-
ments and services; and

Wuereas, The 1959 convention of the Synod encour-
aged “making Concordia Seminary a greater center
of research also in the Biblical manuscripts” (Proceed-
ings, 1959, p. 148); and

WueErEAS, The coordination of research activities
within the Synod is desirable; and

Whereas, The increased teaching and research
functions of the School for Graduate Studies require
adequate manpower; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod encourage the Board of
Control of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, and the
Board for Higher Education to continue to strengthen
the School for Graduate Studies; and be it further

Resolved, That two additional graduate professors
be appointed as they are needed; and be it further

Resolved, That this convention encourage the allo-
cation of special funds to implement the research func-
tions of the School for Graduate Studies; and be it
further

Resolved, That pastors and laymen be urged to
make gifts in money or rare books, so that manuscripts
and books for Biblical research may be acquired: and
be it finally

Resolved, To request that the research activities of
the School for Graduate Studies be coordinated with
other research activities and agencies within the Synod.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Maintaining Entrance Requirements
to Springfield
RESOLUTION 1-36

Unprinted Memorials 176, 177, pp. 41, 42, Today’s
Business

Whereas, An effective ministry of service with the
blessings of the Spirit of God is correlated with the best
possible training for the ministry; and

Wuereas, Rising educational levels in the popula-
tion of our country in general demand adequate edu-
cational levels for our pastors; and

Wuereas, The full development of able ministers
argues against the use of shortcuts into the parish min-
istry; and ; -

Wuereas, The faculty and the Board of Control of
Concordia Seminary, Springfield, Ill., in consultation
with the Board for Higher Education, have engaged in
continued curriculum revision in accord with the Hand-
book, 6.167; therefore be it

Resolved, That unprinted Memorials 176 and 177 be
declined; and be it further

Resolved, That the Synod reaffirm its policy that
the unique function of Concordia Seminary, Spring-
field, Ill, is to train men of greater chronological
maturity whose age will allow for a reasonable service
expectancy in the church.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Tuition Scholarships
RESOLUTION 1-37

Memorials 150, 151, 152, pp.90, 91, Reports and
Memorials

Unprinted Memorial 152 A, p. 40, Today’s Business

Wuereas, The Synod has adopted a workable plan
for providing scholarships for graduates of Lutheran
high schools; therefore be it

Resolved, That Memorials 150, 151, and 152, and
unprinted Memorial 152 A be declined.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Commendation of Northern Illinois
Congregations for Thankoffering
for Concordia Teachers College, River Forest

RESOLUTION 1-38
Memorial 173 p.98, Reports and Memorials

Wuereas, The congregations of the Northern Illinois
District have pledged themselves to substantial sums as _,
a thankoffering for a chapel-auditorium at Concordia
Teachers College, River Forest; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod commend the congrega-
tions of the Northern Illinois District for this expression
of gratitude and support.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Commendation of Michigan and Central
District Congregations for Offerings
for Concordia Junior College, Ann Arbor
RESOLUTION 1-39

Report 106, p. 20, Reports and Memorials

Wuereas, The congregations of the Michigan Dis-
trict have resolved to supply funds for the construction
of a campus chapel at Concordia Lutheran Junior Col-
lege, Ann Arbor, Mich.; and