LCMS Convention Workbook St. Louis, Missouri — 1983, Page 255

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PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION 255

While some of CCI’s students come from east of the Rockies,
more than 90" of the student body comes from the Pacific
Southwest. A major contribution made by CCI to the Synod is
that within the southwestern states a significantly higher
number of young men and women are determining to enter
full-time church work than ever before. Christ College is an
ensign of our Synod's strength in the rapidly growing South-
west.

Placement

In 1982 seven graduates were placed in Lutheran ele-
mentary and preschools, and one in a Lutheran secondary
school. Two individuals enrolled in postgraduate teacher
education programs. Eleven graduates will be eligible for
placement this vear—one candidate being a placement candi-
date pending from last vear.

This vear two DCE’s, the first from CCI, will be eligible for
placement in Lutheran congregations. In 1984, 25 Lutheran
teachers and 10 DCE placements are expected. The Southern
California District alone has 240 congregations, 125 schools,
including 35 preschools and 9 high schools, and 1,043 teachers
(797 full time, 246 part time).

Specific Academic Programs

Preseminary Pastoral Program

Teacher Education Program (Early childhood) To begin fall
1983—84

Teacher Education Program (Elementary)

Teacher Education Program (Secondary)

Director of Christian Education Program (Evangelism
emphasis)

Director of Christian Education Program (Music emphasis)

Director of Christian Education Program (Youth emphasis)

Director of Christian Education Program (Elementary
education emphasis)

Director of Christian Education Program (Secondary
education emphasis)

Director of Evangelism Program

Social Work Program

Liberal Arts Program

A.A. Degree Program (two-year)

Colloquy Program

The teacher and director of Christian education colloquy
programs were formally established in January 1982. In the
first year of the program there were over 75 inquiries for
program requirements, more than 50 applications were re-
ceived, and as of February 1983, 22 candidates have been
accepted.

At present 140 individuals (20%) of the Southern California
District's education ministers still require the colloquy to
become called church workers. The need is equally significant
among teachers in the California-Nevada-Hawaii District

Ethnic Mininstries Training Program

Twelve college credit lay ministries training programs are
being prepared for Spanish and Chinese ethnic ministries. As
of February 1983, 14 applications had been received (10
Hispanic and 4 Chinese). Ten individuals are beginning
instruction this month in the Los Angeles and San Francisco
areas. Courses in Old Testament, New Testament, and doctrine
will] be the initial educational experiences of these candidates.
The remaining courses to be completed over the period of the
next two years include the role of the lay minister, church
administration, media and instructional techniques, making
calls, Luther and the church, evangelism. various Bible books,
and religious education resources. Each course will require
approximately 10 weeks to complete. It is to be taught by the
local pastor and will be supervised by the college and supported
by the Southern California District. Graduates from this
program will be permited to enroll in additional college course
work leading to pastoral, teaching, and DCE ministries should
they so desire.

Great Commission Emphasis

Major student endeavors continue to grow out of concern for

mission and ministry among non-Anglo cultures. CCI has had
students in study in Hong Kong, Mexico City. and India.
Participation in weekend evangelism efforts on behalf of
congregations in the Pacific Southwest also forms a regular
part of the life pattern for a large numer of CCI students.
During the 1981—82 academic vear CCI students combined
4.000 hours of evangelism activity.

Accreditation

Christ College Irvine is fully accredited with the Western
Association of Schools and Colleges as a four-year institution.
The next accreditation visit is scheduled for 1985.

Faculty

Lilhe L. Andrews, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin—assistant
professor of English and literature (since 1979)

Marian J. Baden, Ph.D., University of Nebraska—assistant
professor of education (since 1982)

Robert C. Baden, Ph.D., University of Nebraska—professor of
English and literature (since 1980)

B. Wayne Bisbee, M.Mus.. Occidental College, Los Angeles—
assistant professor of music (since 1980)

Terry J. Carter. M.A., University of California—assistant
professor of history and area studies (since 1980)

Robert Dargatz, M.Div... Concordia Seminary, Springfield—
assistant professor of religion (since 1977)

Kenneth K. Ebel, MS.T., University of Wisconsin—assistant
professor of biology (since 1980)

D. Ray Halm. M.A., Ball State University—professor of Eng-
lish and religion (since 1980)

Dale W. Hartmann, M.A., University of Denver—librarian.
associate professor of religion and evangelism (since 1976)

Robert A. Holst, Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary—
professor of Biblical languages and literature (since 1976)

Charles L. Manske, Ph.D., University of Southern California—
professor of religion (since 1973)

Paul W. Meyer, Ed.D., Eastern Michigan University—pro-
fessor of social science (since 1978)

Shang Ik Moon, Ph.D., St. Louis University—professor of
sociology (since 1976)

Allen H. Nauss, Ph.D., University of Missouri—professor of
psychology and counseling (since 1978)

James E. Rahn, Ed.D.,. University of Northern Colorado—
professor of natural science (since 1978)

Martin G. Schramm, M.A., Marquette University—associate
professor of English and speech (since 1976)

Marlin W. Schulz, Ph.D., University of Nebraska—professor
of education (since 1981)

David E. Wild, M.S., University of West Florida—assistant
professor of physical education (since 1981)

Ronald L. Zishka, Ph.D., Ohio State University—associate
professor of sociology (since 1979)

The quality faculty that has been assembled at Irvine has
proven to be one of the great strengths of Synod’s youngest
college. Of the 19 full-time faculty, 11 have an earned doctorate
degree. All have extensive teaching experience in higher
education, the average vears of teaching being 18.

Changes in Rank

Robert A. Holst, from associate professor to professor, 1982
Paul W. Meyer, from associate professor to professor, 1982
James E. Rahn, from associate professor to professor, 1982
David E. Wild, from instructor to assistant professor. 1982

Board of Regents

The members of the Board of Regents include Dr. ArnoldG.
Kuntz (chairman), Dr. Eldred W. Dierker (vice-chairman), Dr.
Glenn Molyneaux (secretary), Mr. Mike Antonovich, Mr. Fred
Bergman, Dr. Walter Brunn, Dr. Edgar Fickenscher, Dr.
Walter Moeller, and Mr. Donald Schulteis.

Finances

The Lord has continued to provide generous and stable
financial support for Christ College. The college has operated
without deficit in the past two years (1980—81 and 1981—82)