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To Uphold Deep and Broad Study of Holy Scripture in Synod Seminaries

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Official Workbook overture source text

Overture: 6-04

Workbook page: Contents page viii; overture page 363

Source pages: Contents page viii; overture page 363

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6-04 
To Uphold Deep and Broad Study  
of Holy Scripture in Synod Seminaries 
WHEREAS, Concordia Seminary , St. Louis, and Concordia 
Theological Seminary , Fort Wayne,  have historically grounded 
pastoral formation in sustained, direct engagement with the text of 
Holy Scripture in the original languages; and 
W
HEREAS, Faithful pastoral ministry requires not merely 
acquaintance with the biblical text through secondary sources, but 
the ability to read, translate, and interpret Holy Scripture firsthand 
2026 Convention Workbook
363FLOOR COMMITTEES: REPORT AND OVERTURE ASSIGNMENTS

To Uphold Deep and Broad Study of Holy Scripture in Synod Seminaries

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