# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_1975_S355 # Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) HIGHER EDUCATION 355 offering a baccalaureate degree qualifying the appli- cant for the ministry of education: 3. approve for admission to the colloquy program for the ministry of education those applicants who meet the preliminary requirements: 4. make a full report of its activities to every con- vention of the Synod. 4.17. Academic and Theological Requirements for the Colloquy Applicants for the colloquy shall be expected to meet the following academic and theological require- ments before their final examination by the board: a. a college program culminating in the baccalau- reate degree: b. the completion of certain required courses or their equivalent in the areas of education, doctrine. Biblical interpretation. church history and practice to meet the academic and theological standards established by the Colloquy Board: c. one year of successful service in an educational ministry within the Synod prior to permanent place- ment in the church. or student teaching and/or intern- ship under the supervision of a synodical college offering a baccalaureate degree qualifying the appli- cant for the ministry of education: (added: ‘and/or internship” ] d. residence work for at least one full quarter, either in the summer or during the school year. at a synodical college offering a baccalaureate degree qualifying the applicant for the ministry of education. 4.79 Procedures a. Applications of men and women for admission into the colloquy program shall be directed to one of the synodical colleges offering a baccalaureate degree qualifying the applicant for the ministry of education. The application shall be accompanied by the following documents: 1. an autobiographical statement setting forth clearly the applicant's background, religious affilia- tion, and training and his reason for wishing to qualify for the ministry of education in the Synod: 2. official transcripts of the applicant's secondary and collegiate training and a full description of non- credit academic work done by the applicant: 3. a recommendation, whenever applicable, from the Superintendent of Schools or from the chairman of the Board of Education of the District in which the applicant served in the ministry of education; [present: “applicant taught” ] 4. testimonials as to Christian character and life, personality, ability. and previous service from the applicant's pastor, and two references from a previous employer or people who have observed the applicant for at least two recent years. b. The college shall forward the application to- gether with all required documents to the following for their recommendation: the President of the District in which the applicant resides and the individual members of the Colloquy Board for the Ministry of Education. c. The college shall submit for publication in the official periodicals of the Synod the requests for col- loquies of all persons whose applications have been approved by the District President and the Colloquy Board for the Ministry of Education. If no valid objec- tion is filed within 4 weeks after the publication of such notice, the colloquy procedure may continue. d. The college shall appoint an adviser for the appli- cant and an examining committee. e. The adviser shall assist the applicant in arranging the appropriate qualifying program and. when all requirements have been met, recommend the appli- cant to the examining committee for a review of his competency and readiness for admission to the min- istry of education. Ordinarily the adviser shall partici- pate in the final oral examination. 4.81 Certification of Eligibility for Placement a. The examining committee shall recommend to the faculty for endorsement those applicants who have satisfactorily passed written and oral examina- tions. b. The college certifying the applicant as a candi- date for the ministry of education shall — 1. report its action to the members of the Colloquy Board for the Ministry of Education and the President and Superintendent of Schools of the synodical District in which the candidate resides: 2. publish a report of its favorable action in the official periodicals of the Synod. 4.83 Placement Every applicant whom the college declares quali- fied for the ministry of education shall receive his first placement from the Council of Presidents acting as the Board of Assignments on recommendation of the Colloquy Board. 4.85 Applicants from Affiliated Church Bodies Applications from ministers of education who are members of an affiliated church body and have pre- viously given evidence of their qualifications for a position in the Synod may be received without exami- nation of the applicant. [present: ‘“‘Applications from teachers or candidates for the teaching ministry . . . satisfactory evidence .. . teaching positions . . 2] 4.87 Educational Ministry Colloquies in South America Colloquies in the two South American Districts shall also be conducted according to these regulations. adapted to requirements of the respective District. A Vice-President of the District and the faculty en- gaged in education for the ministry of education shall constitute the Colloquy Board for the Ministry of Edu- cation. A District Committee on Assignments shall make the first placement. [present: “engaged in teacher education” ] Faculty Concordia Teachers College Seward, Nebr. W. Th. Janzow, President James Nelesen. Secretary 6-126 To Expand Colloquy Requirement for Teachers Resolved. That the 1975 synodical convention of The Lu- theran Church— Missouri Synod amend Bylaw 4.77, par. ¢, to read: “One year of successful teaching in a school within the Synod or one year of successful full-time direction of Christian education in a parish within the Synod prior to permanent placement in the church, or student teaching under the super- vision of a synodical college offering a bachelor degree in teacher education.” Christ Lutheran Church Parkville, Mo. George White, President John Peer, Secretary 6-127 To Make Provision for Black Studies WHEREAS. It is of utmost importance that the faculty and staffs of Concordia Seminary at St. Louis and Springfield com-