It's a pleasure to be

with the students, 

says Dr.Thomas

Cedel, left, president

of Concordia

University, Austin,

Texas.  I think our

Synod should be

proud of the service

they will give.  Cedel

assumed the presi 

dency last August.

Higher Education

Higher education: vital to the ministry

H

igher education is an integral part of The Lutheran

Church Missouri Synod. Regarded as vital for

preparing pastors, teachers and other professional

workers, the Synod's higher education system also prepares laity

to become Christian leaders in the church and society. 

The Synod has 10 colleges and universities. Located

throughout the United States, they collaborate through the

Concordia University System. The Synod's two seminaries are

located in St. Louis, Mo., and Fort Wayne, Ind.

10 

colleges 

2

seminaries 

17,042 

students

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THE LUTHERAN WITNESS (50)

Photo: Concordia University, Austin, TX.