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THEOLOGICAL DOCUMENTS­­—COMMISSION ON THEOLOGY AND CHURCH RELATIONS

235

R62.7

A Theology and
Philosophy of
Lutheran Education

A Theology and Philosophy
of Lutheran Education
A Report of the Commission on Theology
and Church Relations

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod

May 2025

a report of

THE COMMISSION ON THEOLOGY
AND CHURCH RELATIONS
MAY 2025

Abbreviations
AC

Augsburg Confession

AE

Luther’s Works. American Edition. 82 vols. Concordia
Publishing House and Fortress Press, 1955–.

FC SD

Formula of Concord, Solid Declaration

LC

Large Catechism

SC

Small Catechism

Copyright © 2025 The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
1333 S. Kirkwood Road, St. Louis, MO 63122-7295

Contents
Preface

4

A Theology and Philosophy of Lutheran Education:
The Overarching Principle

6

The First Article:
Lutheran Education and Creation

8

The Second Article:
Lutheran Education and Redemption

13

The Third Article:
Lutheran Education and Sanctification

16

Conclusion

20

Further CTCR Resources

21

2023 Convention Proceedings: Resolution 5-10

22

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