Seminaries request nominations

 The seminaries of Lutheran Church–Canada present special honours at their spring convocations and graduation ceremonies. Both institutions are seeking nominations from the church-at-large.

Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary, St. Catharines

At its annual Certification and Call Service, Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary awards the Delta Chi Medal, its highest and most distinguished award. The medal is presented to an individual, either clergy or lay, whose life exemplifies service to Christ in his/her everyday living and vocation.

 The seminary is now seeking nominations for the 2011 recipient. Any member of an LCC or LCMS congregation can place a name in nomination. The faculty Honours Committee gives consideration to an individual’s service to the local congregation, the community, the synodical district, the church-at-large, church service organizations, educational institutions, and similar activities in making its recommendation. The committee then forwards its nominees to the Board of Regents.

 If you would like to nominate someone for this award, please contact the seminary at concordia@brocku.ca  or call 905-688-2362 for more information. Deadline for nominations is December 31.

 Concordia Lutheran Seminary, Edmonton

The faculty and Board of Regents of Concordia Lutheran Seminary, Edmonton, invite individuals, congregations, and Boards of Lutheran Church-Canada to submit the names of persons to be considered for one of the seminary’s honorary degrees and awards.

 The purpose of these honorary degrees and awards is to acknowledge outstanding service to the church, the seminary, and the community. Available degrees are: Doctor of Laws (LLD), Doctor of Letters (LittD), Doctor of Divinity (DD). Available awards are: Faith in Life, Friend of the Seminary, Doulos Dia Iesoun.

 All nominations must be submitted on the seminary’s nomination forms, which will be provided on request. Desirable qualifications for each position are listed on each nomination form.

 Completed forms must be received by March 1, 2011, for consideration. Degrees and awards will be presented at the seminary’s Sacred Convocation on May 27, 2011.

 Please contact Professor Jonathan Kraemer, faculty secretary, 780-474-1468 or e-mail jkraemer@concordiasem.ab.ca for more information and nomination forms.

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