To Uphold Deep and Broad Study of Book of Concord in Synod Seminaries

Official Workbook overture source text

6-05 
To Uphold Deep and Broad Study  
of Book of Concord in Synod Seminaries 
WHEREAS, The Book of Concord serves as the Church’s binding 
doctrinal confession because (Latin: quia) it faithfully confesses the 
teaching of Holy Scripture, as set forth in the Formula of Concord 
(FC Ep, Summary Content); and 
WHEREAS, Pastoral formation within the Synod requires more 
than familiarity with the Lutheran Confessions, but sustained study 
that forms pastors who confess, teach, and practice theology in full 
accord with them; and 
WHEREAS, The unity of the Church is preserved when pastors are 
formed to interpret Scripture and conduct ministry within the shared 
doctrinal framework of the Confessions; and 
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HEREAS, The Synod has consistently affirmed quia 
subscription to the Lutheran Confessions as foundational to pastoral 
formation and ecclesial trust; therefore be it 
Resolved, That the Synod reaffirm and encourage the seminaries 
of the Synod to maintain and deepen comprehensive, integrated 
instruction in the Book of Concord throughout the curriculum; and 
be it further 
Resolved, That confessional formation not be treated as a 
discrete academic subject alone, but as a hermeneutical and 
theological framework shaping all pastoral instruction; and be it 
further 
Resolved, That the seminaries be encouraged to form pastors 
whose preaching, teaching, and practice flow from a robust quia 
commitment to the Lutheran Confessions; and be it finally 
Resolved, That the Synod give thanks to God for the Lutheran 
Confessions and pray for pastors who confess them faithfully in 
doctrine and life. 
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