# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1944_S420
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procedures, and the method of instruction. In 1938 Synod:
‘further evidence of its concern by creating the Board for Hi
Education. This Board was to act as a guiding and. interpreta
influence for all synodical institutions. It was to represent Syn
in its constant effort to strengthen the education of its future ‘servah
Shortly after the Board for Higher Education began its: work’
1938, it became increasingly evident that the growing complexity
the problems confronting our synodical institutions would requ
another survey in terms of the most recent developments in ed
tion. The tendency to adopt _techniques and methods witho
examining the basic philosophy underlying them have become m¢
apparent. ‘The needs of Synod in terms of pastors and teachers bad
to be examined again. Many other ‘problems, administrative,
ricular, and financial, required further study and possible ‘solution
Synod’s definite instructions to the Boatd for Higher Education co
cerning the survey demonstrated its awareness of the need ofa
definite and thorough understanding of these problems. “ _
As we approach the hundredth anniversary of the organization::of
Synod, there are few problems more pressing than the needs’ of: ovr
schools. Humanly speaking, the future of Synod depends upon‘a:
wise and sane approach to the issues involved in the growth and
development of our educational. system. On its thoroughness an
strength depend, under God, the effective training, the staunch loyalty,
and the doctrinal purity of the pastors and teachers of Synod. —

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