# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_1969_S333
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HIGHER EDUCATION 833

lege, St.Paul, is in a position to extend its scope of
activity in regard to faculty and facilities (physical) so
as to include the third and fourth years of preministerial
training; and

Wuereas, The addition of a second senior-level pre-
ministerial school in the Synod would in no wise affect
the excellent enrollment and success that the Fort
Wayne Senior College enjoys; and

Wuereas, A quality program is furthered by a cer-
tain amount of competition between a number of
schools; and

Wuereas, The establishment of this program would
tend to promote and intensify recruitment and matricu-
lation of additional preministerial students for both
the St. Louis and the Springfield seminaries, particularly
in the Upper Midwest and central Canada areas; there-
fore be it

Resolved, That the Synod be asked to authorize the
synodical Board for Higher Education to introduce the
proposed new program of preministerial studies as soon

as feasible. Minnesota SoutH District

GERHARD C. MIcHAEL, Secretary
(6-76)

To Authorize Concordia, St. Paul, to Offer
4 Years of College Preministerial Training

Wuereas, Concordia College, St.Paul. Minn., is a
4-year coeducational, fully accredited regionally and
nationally, Lutheran college, presently offering 2 years
of preministerial and social work, as well as 4 years of
elementary teacher education; and

Wuereas, Concordia College is well able to offer ad-
ditional services to the Synod by providing a second
route by which preministerials might prepare them-
selves for admission to the St.Louis or Springfield
seminaries; and

Wuereas, The need for additional theologically
trained men for the work of the church has been demon-
strated; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod through its Board for
Higher Education authorize such 4-year programs at
Concordia College, St. Paul, Minn., and other synodical
higher education institutions as the Board for Higher
Education shall deem necessary and appropriate to carry
out the work of the church.

FACULTY AND Boarp or ContTROL
ConcorDIA COLLEGE
Saint Paul, Minn.
WILLIAM A. POEHLER, President

(6-77)

To Authorize Concordia College, St. Paul,
to Offer Expanded Preministerial Training

Wuereas, The need for additional upper-level col-
lege preministerial training facilities is evident: and

Wuereas, The training program at Concordia Col-
lege, St. Paul, is in position to extend its scope of activ-

ity so as to include the third and fourth years of pre-
ministerial training; and

Wuereas, The addition of a second senior level pre-
ministerial school in the Synod would in no wise affect
the excellent enrollment and success that the Fort
Wayne Senior College enjoys; and

Wuereas, A quality program is furthered by a cer-
tain amount of competition between a number of
schools; and

Wuereas, The establishment of this program would
tend to promote recruitment and matriculation of addi-
tional preministerial students for both the St. Louis and
the Springfield seminaries; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod authorize the synodical
Board for Higher Education to introduce the proposed
new program of preministerial studies as soon as feasi-

ble. Minnesota Nortu District
K. K. Hitz, Secretary

(6-78)

To Commend Donors to Concordia, St. Paul

Wuereas, The Minnesota South District, the Minne-
sota North District, the Iowa District West, and other
synodical Districts have pledged themselves to gather
a thankoffering for the 75th anniversary of Concordia
College, St.Paul, Minn. amounting to more than
$450,000; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod commend these donors for
their special support of Concordia College. St. Paul.
Minn., and encourage further support and prayers in
such continued efforts.

FacuLTy AND Boarp oF CONTROL
ConcorpDIaA COLLEGE
Saint Paul, Minn.
Wituram A. POEHLER, President

(6-79)

To Introduce 4-Year Program for Teachers
at Ann Arbor

WuerEAS, Concordia Lutheran Junior College has,
under the grace and blessing of God. prospered since
its opening in 1963 and has enjoyed the encouragement
and support of the church: and

Wuereas, The North Central Association of Colleges
and Secondary Schools has recognized Concordia, Ann
Arbor, as a reputable institution of higher learning by
granting full accreditation in March 1968 and has thus
prepared the way for future growth and development;
and

Wuereas, Projections of the Board for Higher Edu-
cation indicate that the growth of our Synod emphasizes
the vital need for an increased number of Kingdom
workers: and

Wuereas, Delegates of the New York convention
encouraged and instructed the Board for Higher Edu-
cation to solicit the assistance of individual schools to
study the needs for additional 4-year schools; and