Augsburg College - Augsburgian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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THE WORD In order to perpetuate a grow- ing church body there must be a source from which new lead- ers may be secured. This source must not only be in harmony with the main church body, but the new leaders who come forth must possess the qualifica- tions which will enable them to lead the fight for truth.'' The Bible speaks often about the Shepherd leading his flock. In the same manner we may liken the young men who go forth into the ministry of God. They must be able to help the church parishes as the Shepherd helps the sheep. For this purpose Augsburg's Theological Seminary was origi- nated. To meet this need our school has obtained the services of several prominent theologi- ans who daily in the lecture room shape the lives of those who will in the future serve the Lord in His vineyard. From a small beginning in Marshall. Wisconsin, the Theological Seminary has carried on faithfully through the years, making a worthy contribution among the Lutheran Seminaries of our country. J. S. Melby Lecturer in English Bible Lars Lillehei Kerf Ermisch H. C. Cespersen Professor of Church History: Lecturer in Social Ethics Homiletics Professor of Systematic Theology

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CAMPUS LIFE J. S. Melby, Dean of Men Gorda Mortensen, Dean of Women Solve Student Problems Passing on to the aspect of solving student problems, which come closer to the average student, we find that for every person entering college there are of necessity many problems which will confront him. Natu- rally the situation differs with the individual. The first few days of registration are always bothersome. First of all. hardly anyone knows just how many hours he can take, or worse yet, no one knows just what he wants. Prof. Quanbeck and Miss Anderson must un- tangle the ideas existing in the student's brain, thus liberating the pressure on the cranial nerves. College, however, is not content with the solution of one problem. As the student progresses, problems of a more serious and complex nature back the youth against the wall. Pitfalls of various descriptions lie concealed on every hand. Facing this, the young person welcomes the counsel of one who knows how to assist in the solving of life's problems. The offices of the deans, and the personnel director are just such havens of help to all those who seek guidance in any difficulty which may arise. 17 Martin Quanbeck, Registrar Isadora Anderson, Assistant to Registrar Norman C. Anderson, Personnel Director

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BECAME FLESH The theological course, which requires a three-year train- ing period of intensive study for a degree, is designed to meet both the theoretical and practical needs of the fu- ture pastors. During the summer months each student is out in direct work in the church; thus the students become acquainted with the problems which confront the minister of the Gospel. Specifically mentioning a few of the courses, we may speak of the four fields of study for which each graduate is held responsible, namely, Old Testament. New Testament. Dog- matics and Church History. Each field is made up of sev- eral courses which take up the various aspects of that field. Classes are also conducted in Greek and Hebrew in order that the students may have access to the original writings, thus obtaining the true meaning of the Scrip- tures. Histories of the Church are also given in order that present day problems may better be understood in the light of the past. From this department Augsburg sends out its ambassa- dors to preach the living Gospel to a dying world. Andreas Helland Professor of Theology John P. Milton Instructor in Old Testament 19 Bernhard Christensen Professor of Theology Melvin A. Helland Instructor in New Testament Olaf Rogne Lecturer in Practical Theology