AUGSBURG COLLEGE AND THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Minneapolis 4, Minnesota EIGHTY-SECOND YEAR Founded 1869 Vol. XIII, No. 3 Catalog Number April, 1951 THE AUGSBURG BULLETIN Published bi-monihly and one additional issue in April by Augsburg College and Theological Seminary at Minneapolis, Minnesota.... Show moreAUGSBURG COLLEGE AND THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Minneapolis 4, Minnesota EIGHTY-SECOND YEAR Founded 1869 Vol. XIII, No. 3 Catalog Number April, 1951 THE AUGSBURG BULLETIN Published bi-monihly and one additional issue in April by Augsburg College and Theological Seminary at Minneapolis, Minnesota. Entered as second-class mailer March 2], W47 at the post ofiice a? Minneapolis, Minnesota, under the ad of August 24, I912. “mate Show less
4 Aucsnuxc COLLEGE AND THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Medical Stafl‘: Drs. C. R. Wall and S. V. Thorson, Physicians; Alice Swensen, R. N., Nurse; Gerda Kirkegaard, R. N., and Shirley Larson, Assistant Nurses. Office Stafl: Mrs. Judith Bergh, Secretary, Registrar’s Office; Beverly Eckman,... Show more4 Aucsnuxc COLLEGE AND THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Medical Stafl‘: Drs. C. R. Wall and S. V. Thorson, Physicians; Alice Swensen, R. N., Nurse; Gerda Kirkegaard, R. N., and Shirley Larson, Assistant Nurses. Office Stafl: Mrs. Judith Bergh, Secretary, Registrar’s Office; Beverly Eckman, Secretary, Placement Bureau; Arthur C. Engen, Bookkeeper, Treasurer’s Office; Borghild Estness, Secretary, Registrar’s Ofice; Mabel Hjelmeland, Typist, Mimeo- graph Office; Muriel Liemohn, Library Assistant; Tena Mehus, Clerk, Registrar’s Office; Mildred Nelson, Receptionist and Switchboard Operator; Mrs. Olaf Rogne, Secretary to the Business Director; Ragna Sverdrup, Bookkeeper, Treas- urer’s Office; Mrs. Margery Torgerson, Veterans’ Secretary, Treasurer’s Oflice. Head Residents in Dormitories: Memorial Hall, Robert Andersen; Sivertsen Hall, Milla Thompson; Morton Hall, Sadie Austin; Edda House, Alice Swensen. Supervisor of Housekeeping: Olga Hermunslie. COMMITTEES OF THE FACULTY x9sx~1952 Curriculum: M. Quanbeck, Christensen, Nash, Helland, Stensvaag, Miss Joel. Admissions and Scholarship: Miss Joel, Dahlen, M. Quanlbeck, Kleven, L. Sateren. Personnel: Dahlen, Miss Mortensen, Miss Joel, J. Thur, E. W. Anderson, Traut— wein. Library: Olson, Kildahl, Nienaber, Miss Pederson, Landa. Athletics: Soberg, Nash, E. W. Anderson, Sonnack, Aldre. Social: Miss Segolson, Miss Mortensen, Mrs. Kingsley, Nelson, Thelander, Miss Lund. Studies: Trautwein, Miss Jensen, Miss Joel, Torstenson, Lindquist. Convocations: M. Quanbeck, Miss Jensen, L. Quanbeck, Miss Skurdalsvold, (Stu- dent members also included in this Committee). I Student-Faculty: Dahlen, Miss Mortensen, Urdahl, Hildreth, (Student mem-hers also included in this Committee). Pre-Semr'nary Education: Helland, Stensvaag, Nash, Kleven, Sonnack, R. Ander- son. ' Teacher Education: Bertness, M. Quanbeck, Torstenson, Miss Sateren. 1950-1951 Faculty Council: M. Quan-beck, Olson, Kleven, J. Thur, Miss Mortensen, Mrs. Lindemann, Bertness, Torstenson, E. W. Anderson, Urda‘hl, Strommen, Miss Tangierd. Show less
The Faculty AUGSBURG THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY BERNHARD Maamus CHRISTENSEN, Th.M., Ph.D., President and Professor of Theology A.B., Augsburg College, 1922; Augsburg Theological Seminary, 1922-15; Th.M., Princeton Theological Seminary, 1927; Ph.D., Hartford Seminary Foundation, 1929. Additional study:... Show moreThe Faculty AUGSBURG THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY BERNHARD Maamus CHRISTENSEN, Th.M., Ph.D., President and Professor of Theology A.B., Augsburg College, 1922; Augsburg Theological Seminary, 1922-15; Th.M., Princeton Theological Seminary, 1927; Ph.D., Hartford Seminary Foundation, 1929. Additional study: Columbia, Chicago, Berlin, Gattingen. Teaching: Oak Grove Seminary, Fargo, North Dakota, 1925-26. Pasooral work, Brooklyn, New York, 1928-30. At Augsburg since 1930. President since 1938. ANDREAS HELLAND, A.M., C.T., Professor Emeritus of New Testament A.B., Stavanger Cathedral School, 1888; A.M., University of Oslo, 1889; C.T., Augsburg Theological Seminary, 1893. Additional study: Oslo. Pastor, McIntosh, Minnesota, 1893-4; Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1894-1901. Secretary, Lutheran Board of Missions, 1907-19; Treasurer, 1924-28; Secretary-Treas- urer, 1933-46. At Augsburg, 1905-1940. Lass LILLEHEI, A.M., C.T., Professor Emeritus of Systematic Theology A.B., Augsburg College, 1901; A.M., University of Minnesota, 1904; C.T., Augsburg Theological Seminary, 1907. Additional study: London, Chicago. Teaching: Lutheran Bible Institute, Wahpeton, North Dakota, 1908-19; President, 1911-14. At Augsburg since 1919. KARL ERMISCH, Ph.D., S.T.D., Professor Emeritus of Church History A.B., Schwerin, 1897; C.T., Wartburg Seminary, 1900; B.D., Chicago Theological Seminary, 1914; S.T.M., 1925; S.T.D., 1933; A.M., University of Minnesota, 1925; Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 1917. Pastor, 1900-21. Teaching: Wartburg College, Waverly, Iowa, 1921-25; University of Min- nesota, 1925-29. At Augsburg since 1928. MELVIN A. HELLAND, S.T.M., Ph.D., Professor of New Testament, Secretary of the Theological Faculty A.B., Augsburg College, 191;; C.T., Augsburg Theological Seminary, 1918; S.T.M., Hartford Seminary Foundation, 1919; Ph.D., 1930. Additional study: Grenoble, Chicago. Educational Missionary in Madagascar, 1921-38; Profes— so: of New Testament, Lutheran TheOIOgical Seminary, Ivory, Madagascar, 1938-40. At Augsburg since 1941. IVER B. 01.5014, Th.B., A.M., Associate Professor of Systematic Theology A.B., Augsburg College, 1935; Th.B., Augsburg Theological Seminary, 1936; A.M., University of Minnesota, 194;. Additional study: Chicago, Minne- sota. Teaching: Oak Grove Seminary, 1936-39; University of Minnesota, 1945-46. Pastor, Sand Creek, Wisconsin, 1939-44. Advisor to SPAN Group in Scandinavia, 1950. At Augsburg since 1945. Show less
6 Aucsnunc COLLEGE AND THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY PAUL G. SONNAcx, A.B., Th.B., Instructor in Church History A.B., Augsburg College, 1942; C.T., Augsburg Theological Seminary, 1945, Th.B., 1947. Additional study: Divinity School, University of Chicago, 1947-49. Pastor, Moose Lake, Minn., 1945-47. At... Show more6 Aucsnunc COLLEGE AND THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY PAUL G. SONNAcx, A.B., Th.B., Instructor in Church History A.B., Augsburg College, 1942; C.T., Augsburg Theological Seminary, 1945, Th.B., 1947. Additional study: Divinity School, University of Chicago, 1947-49. Pastor, Moose Lake, Minn., 1945-47. At Augsburg since 1949. JOHN M. STENSVAAG, S.T.M., Ph.D., Professor of Old Testament A.B., Augsburg College, 19 36; Th.B., Augsburg Theological Seminary, 1939; S.T.M., Hartford Seminary Foundation, 1940; Ph.D., 1941. Additional study: Johns Hopkins. Pastor, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1942-46. At Augs- burg since 1942. REV. FREDRIC Nonsnn, A.B., C.T.”‘ Special Lecturer, 1950-51, Director of Chaplaincy Service, Lutheran Welfare Society of Minnesota. OLAF ROGNE, A.B., C.T., Lecturer in Practical Theology. A.B., Augsburg College, 1922; C.T., Augsburg Theological Seminary, 1925. Additional study: Minnesota. Pastor, Henning, Minnesota, 192s-30; Duluth, Minnesota, 1931-40. At Augsburg since 1940. AUGSBURG COLLEGE H. N. HENDRICKSON, A.M., C.T., Professor Emeritus of History and Latin A.B., Augsburg College, 1891; C.T., Augsburg Theological Seminary, 1897; A.M., University of Minnesota, 1930. Additional study: Columbia. Pastor, Superior, Wisconsin, 1897-1900. Registrar, Augsburg College, 1907-37. At Augsburg since 1900. Lass LILLEHEI, A.M., C.T., Professor Emeritus of Greek For statement of academic preparation and experience, see Theological Sem- inary Faculty listing. KARL mescn, Ph.D., S.T.D., Professor Emeritus of German For statement of academic preparation and experience, see Theological Sem— inary Faculty listing. MANXVALD ALDRE, M.Ch.E., Assistant Professor of Chemistry Diploma of Chemical Engineer, Estonian State University of Technology, Tallin, Estonia, 1941. Additional study: Minnesota. Teaching: Assistant in Chemistry, Estonian State University of Technology, 1941-42. At Augsburg since 1949. ERNEST W. ANDERSON, M.Ed., Associate Professor of Health and Physical Edu- cation, Basketball Coach A.B., Augsburg College, 1937. M.Ed., Minnesota, 1947. Teaching: High School, 1937-41. U. 8. Army, 1941-46. At Augsburg since 1946. *In cooperation with the Lutheran Welfare Society of Minnesota. Show less
FAcULnr 7 MARGARET ANDERSON, 3.5., Instructor in Home Economics B.S., Stout Institute, 1944. Additional study: Minnesota. Teaching: Fairmont High School, 1944-47; Bemidji High School, 1947-49. At Augsburg since 1949 NORMAN C. ANDERSON, A.B., C.T., Assistant Professor of Christianity and... Show moreFAcULnr 7 MARGARET ANDERSON, 3.5., Instructor in Home Economics B.S., Stout Institute, 1944. Additional study: Minnesota. Teaching: Fairmont High School, 1944-47; Bemidji High School, 1947-49. At Augsburg since 1949 NORMAN C. ANDERSON, A.B., C.T., Assistant Professor of Christianity and journalism A.B., Augsburg College, 1930; C.T., Augsburg Theological Seminary, 1934. Additional study: Minnesota. Teaching: High School, 1930-31. Pastor, Tacoma, Washington, 1935-39. At Augsburg, 1934-35, and since 1939. RAYMOND E. ANDERSON, A.M., Instructor in Speech 3.8., University of Minnesota, 1946; A.M., University of Minnesota, 1950; Teaching: University of Vermont. U. 5. Navy, 1946. At Augsburg since 1949- HENRY J. BERTNEss, A.M., Instructor in Education A.B., Augsburg College, 1947; U. 3. Navy, 1943-46; A.M., University of Minnesota, 1948; Additional study: Minnesota, Washington. Teaching: Tacoma Public Schools, 1948-49. At Augsburg since 1949. ESTELLE G. BRENDEN, A.B., B.S. in L.S., Assistmt Librarian A.B., Augsburg College, 1928; B.Mus., MacPhail School of Music, 1930; B.S. in L.S., University of Minnesota, 1948. Additional study: Colorado and Minnesota. Teaching: High School, 1928-47. At Augsburg since 1947. K. BERNER DAHLEN, A.M., Dean of Students and Associate Professor of English A.B., Augsburg College, 1931; A.M., University of Minnesota, 1940. Addi- tional study: Minnesota. Teaching: High School, 1931-1939; Crosby-Iron- ton Junior College, 1940-41. U. 5. Army Air Forces, 1942-45. At Augsburg since 1941. HERTA ENGELMAN, A.M., Instructor in English and German A.B., Wheaton College, 1948; A.M., Northwestern University, 1950. Teach- ing: Augustana Mission, Tanganyika, Africa, 1939—44; Knoxville College, 1949-50. At Augsburg since 1950. ABNER H. GRENDER, A.M., Instructor in Music A.B., St. Olaf College, 1933; A.M., University of Wisconsin, 1943. Teach- ing: Augustana Academy, Canton, S. D., 1934—36; Public Schools, 1936-37; Graduate Assistant, University of Wisconsin, 1937-38; Public Schools, 1938- 47; Clifton Junior College, 1947—49. At Augsburg since 1951. JOHN E. HANSON, A.B., Instructor in Philosophy and History A.B., Augsburg College, 1948. Additional study: University of Minnesota. U. S. Marine Corps, 1945-46. At Augsburg since 1949. MELVIN A. HELLAND, S.T.M., Ph.D., Professor of Greek and Religion For statement of academic preparation and experience, see Theological Sem- inary Faculty listing. Show less
8 Aucsnuxc COLLEGE AND THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY R. J. HILDRETH, M.S., Instructor in Economics and Business Administration B.S., Iowa State College, 1949; M.S., 1950. Additional study: Minnesota. U. S. Army, 1945-47. Teaching part-time: Iowa State College, 1949-50. At Augsburg since 1950. ALMA M.... Show more8 Aucsnuxc COLLEGE AND THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY R. J. HILDRETH, M.S., Instructor in Economics and Business Administration B.S., Iowa State College, 1949; M.S., 1950. Additional study: Minnesota. U. S. Army, 1945-47. Teaching part-time: Iowa State College, 1949-50. At Augsburg since 1950. ALMA M. JENsEN, A.M., Assistant Professor of Sociology A.B., Colorado State College of Education, 1927; A.M., 1928. Additional study: Minnesota, Copenhagen. Teaching: Eastern State Teachers College, Madison, South Dakota, 1921-25; Dickinson State Teachers College, 1928- 36; Colorado State College of Education, 1936-37. Educational research: University of Minnesota and State Department of Education,'1937-39; Min- nesota Historical Society, 1941-44. At Augsburg since 1943. J. VERNON JENSEN, A.M., Instructor in Speech and Debate Coach A.B., Augsburg College, 1947; A.M., University of Minnesota, 1948. Addi- tional study: Minnesota. U. S. Army, 1943-46. At Augsburg since 1948. MILDRED V. JOEL, A.M., Registrar and Assistant Professor A.B., Augsburg College, 1940; University of Saskatchewan, 1940-41; A.M., University of Minnesota, 1947. Additional study: Minnesota. Teaching: High School, Hudson, Ontario, 1941-44. Lutheran Bible Institute, Outlook, Sask., 1944-46. At Augsburg since 1947. PHILLIP A. KILDAHL, A.M., Associate Professor of History A.B., Augsburg College, 1935; A.M., University of Minnesota, 1939. Addi— tional study: Minnesota, Augsburg Theological Seminary, Luther Theological Seminary. U. S. Army, 1943-46. At Augsburg since 1941. MIMI B. KINGSLEY, A.M., Instructor in Spanish A.B., Maryville College, 1936; A.M., University of Mexico, 1944. Additional study: Columbia. Teaching: Wagner College, Staten Island, N. Y., 1941-42; Friends School, Brooklyn, N. Y., 1946-47. At Augsburg since 1947. BBRNHARDT J. KLEVEN, Ph.D., Professor of History and Political Science A.B., Augsburg College, 1922; A.M., University of Minnesota, 1930; Ph.D., 1941. Teaching: High School, 1922-35; Wheaton College, 1946-47. At Augsburg, 1937-46, and since 1947. BJARNE E. LANDA, A.M., Associate Professor of Germanic Languages A.B., Voss State College, Norway, 1925; A.B., University of Southern Cali- fornia, 1928; A.M., 1930. Additional study: Minnesota. Teaching: High School, 1930-31; University of Minnesota, 1938-42; Fisk University, 1945- 47. U. S. Office of Censorship, 1942-4y. At Augsburg since 1947. AUDREY LANDQUIST, M.Mus., Instructor in Piano and Organ B.S., University of Minnesota, 1940; B.Mus., MacPhail School of Music, 1940; M.Mus., 1944. Teaching: MacPhail School of Music since 1937. At Augsburg since 1946. Show less
FACULTY 9 CLAYTON LEFEVERE, B.S., LL.B., Instructor in Speech B.S., University of Minnesota Law School, 1946; LL.B., 1948. U. S. Army Air Forces, 1943-43. Law practice since 1949. At Augsburg since 1946. MARION WlLSON LINDEMANN, A.M., Associate Professor of Romance Languages B.S., University of... Show moreFACULTY 9 CLAYTON LEFEVERE, B.S., LL.B., Instructor in Speech B.S., University of Minnesota Law School, 1946; LL.B., 1948. U. S. Army Air Forces, 1943-43. Law practice since 1949. At Augsburg since 1946. MARION WlLSON LINDEMANN, A.M., Associate Professor of Romance Languages B.S., University of Minnesota, 1922; A.M., University of Minnesota, 1926. Additional study: Minnesota. Teaching: High School, 1922-24; University of Minnesota, 1924-26. At Augsburg since 1926. O. Hangar L1NDQU1s'r, M.S., Instructor in Physics and Mathematics B.S., Iowa State College, 1948; M.S., 1949. Additional study: Minnesota. Teaching: Iowa State College. U. S. Army, 1943-44; U. 5. Navy, 1944-46. At Augsng since 1949. GBnnUDE S. LUND, A.B., Instructor in Secretarial Science A.B., Augsburg College, 1936. Additional study: Minnesota. Teaching: Public School, Sank Centre, 1943-45; West Central School of Agriculture, Morris, 1945-47; Duluth Business University, 1947-48; Public School, Breck- enridge, Minnesota, 1948-49. At Augsburg since 1950. JOHN MILTON, A.B., Instructor in English A.B., University of Minnesota, 1948. Additional study: Minnesota. Armed Forces, 1943-46. At Augsburg since 1949. Gems MORTENSEN, A.M., Dean of Women and Professor B.S., University of Minnesota, 1923; A.M., Columbia University, 1928. Additional study: Minnesota. Teaching: Junior High School, 1917-21; Han- kow Private School, Hankow, China, 1934-35. At Augsburg since 1923. ARTHUR NASH, Ph.D., Professor of Biology A.B., Augsburg College, 1922; Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 1938. Addi- tional study: Minnesota; Seminar to Australia, 1934-35. U. S. Army Air Forces, 1942-46. Dean, Augsburg College, 1946-50. Alt Augsburg since 1922. Enos C. NELSON, A.B., M.Ed., Assistant Professor of Physical Education and Coach of Football and Baseball A.B., Augsburg College, 1938; M.Ed., University of Minnesota, 1948. Teaching: High School, 1938-41. U. 5. Army, 1941-46. At Augsburg since 1946. Inc: NIENABER, A.M., Instructor in Accounting and Business Administration B.B.A., University of Minnesota, 1947; A.M., 1949. U. S. Army, 1943-46. At Augsburg since 1949. Ives B. OLSON, 111.13., A.M., Associate Professor of Scandinavian For statement of academic preparation and experience, see Theological Sem- inary Faculty listing. Show less
10 AUGSBURG COLLEGE AND THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY HENRY P. OPSETH, B.Mus.,* Professor of Music B.Mus., St. Olaf College, 1913. Additional study: Piano under Madame Chenevert (Minneapolis), 1916; cello and composition with Jessie Law (Northfield, Minn.) and L. Paladeaux (Chicago), 1918-19; orchestra con... Show more10 AUGSBURG COLLEGE AND THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY HENRY P. OPSETH, B.Mus.,* Professor of Music B.Mus., St. Olaf College, 1913. Additional study: Piano under Madame Chenevert (Minneapolis), 1916; cello and composition with Jessie Law (Northfield, Minn.) and L. Paladeaux (Chicago), 1918-19; orchestra con— ducting with Eugene Ormandy. Private teaching and professional service, 1914-17, 1920-22; U. S. Army, 1917-18. At Augsburg since 1922. ANNE PEDERSON, A.M., Assistant Professor of English A.B., Augsburg College, 1932; A.M., University of Minnesota, 194;. Addi- tional study: Minnesota. Teaching: High School, 1945-46; San Mateo Junior College, San Mateo, California, one semester, 1946. At Augsburg, 1932-44, and since 1946. LAVONNE PETERSON, B.A., Instructor in Physical Education for Women A.B., Augsburg College, 1950; Additional sandy: Minnesota, MacPhail School of Music. At Augsburg since 1950. MARGRETHE PETTERSON, Instructor in Piano Private study in Germany with Conrad Ansorge (Pupil of Liszt), and with Albert Jonas (Pupil of Rubinstein), 1905-1908. Teaching: St. Olaf College, 1901; Lutheran Ladies Seminary, Red Wing, 1903-oy; Albert Lea College, 1908-16; Private teaching, 1916-30. At Augsburg since 1930. MARTIN QUANBECK, A.M., Dean of the College end Professor of Education A.B., Augsburg College, 1929; A.M., University of Minnesota, 1933. Addi- tional study: Minnesota. High school administration, Mantorville, Minnesota, 1929-36. Teaching: Waldorf College, 1936-38. Registrar, Augsburg Col- lege, 1939-46; Dean, 1942-46 and since 1950. At Augsburg since 1938. PAUL I. Ron-1, A.B., Instructor in Chemistry A.B., Augsburg College, 1949. Additional study: Minnesota. U. S. Marine Corps, 1943-1945. At Augsburg since 1949. LELAND B. SATEREN, A.M., Associate Professor of Music A.B., Augsburg College, 1935; A.M., University of Minnesota, 1943. Addi- tional study: Composition with Donald Ferguson (Minneapolis), 1941-43. Teaching: High School, 1935-39. Music Director, Radio Station KUOM, University of Minnesota, 1940-43. Educational Director, Civilian Public Service, 1944-46. At Augsburg 1941-43, and since 1946. MARGARET SATEREN, A.B., Instructor in English A.B., Augsburg College, 1937. Additional study: Minnesota. Teaching: High School, 1937-47. At Augsburg since 1949. RUTH SEGOLSON, M.S., Associate Professor of Home Economics B.S., University of Minnesota, 192;; M.S., 1938. Additional study: Minne- sota and Syracuse University. Teaching: High School, 1925-28; University of Minnesota, 1928-44; Washing-ton State College, Summer, 1936. At Augs— ll)qu since 1944. *Deceased December 25, 1950. Show less
FACULTY 1 1 BRYCE W. SHOEMAKER, A.B., G.T., Instructor in Philosophy and Speech A.B., St. Olaf College, 1944; G.T., Luther Theological Seminary, 1947. Additional study: Minnesota, Northwestern Lutheran Seminary. At Augsburg since 1947. JENNIE SKURDALSVOLD, B.Mus., Assistant Professor of Music B... Show moreFACULTY 1 1 BRYCE W. SHOEMAKER, A.B., G.T., Instructor in Philosophy and Speech A.B., St. Olaf College, 1944; G.T., Luther Theological Seminary, 1947. Additional study: Minnesota, Northwestern Lutheran Seminary. At Augsburg since 1947. JENNIE SKURDALSVOLD, B.Mus., Assistant Professor of Music B.Mus., MacPhail School of Music, 1925. Additional study: Chicago College of Music. Private study: Mynn F. Stoddard, Hamlin Hunt, Herbert Wither- spoon, Qcar Seagle, Graham Reed, 0. C. Christianson, Martial Singher. Teaching: St. Olaf College, 1920—23, 1937-41, 1944-. At Augsburg since 1922. GEORGE SOBERG, A.B., C.T., Professor of Mathematics A.B., Augsburg College, 1926; C.T., Augsburg Theological Seminary, 1950. Additional study: Minnesota. A-t Augsburg since 1926. PAUL G. SONNACK, A.B., Th.B., Instructor in Christianity For statement of academic preparation and experience, see Theological Sem- inary Faculty listing. PAUL L. 8900111311, 111., A.B., LL.B., Instructor in Business Law A.B., University of Minnesota, 1935; LL.B., 1937. With Civil Aeronautics Board, 1939-42. U. 5. Navy, 1942-43. Law practice, 1937-39, and since 194;. At Augsburg since 1947. JOHN M. STENSVAAG, S.T.M., Ph.D., Professor of Christianity For statement of academic preparation and experience, see Theological Sem- inary Faculty listing. Mun-101v P. STROMMEN, A.B., Th.B., College Pastor and Assistant Professor of Christianity A.B., Augsburg College, 1943; C.T., Augsburg Theological Seminary, 1944; Th.B., 1951. Pastor, Mora, Minnesota, 1944-47. At Augsburg since 1947. P. A. SVEEGGEN, A.M., Professor of English A.B., University of Minnesota, 1908; A.M., 1909. Additional study: Min— nesota, Chicago. Teaching: Assistant in English, University of Minnesota, 1908-10; Ellsworth College, 1913-15. At Augsburg since 191;. AGNES B. TANGJERD, A.M., Librarian and Associate Professor of Library Science A.B., St. Olaf College, 1920; 3.8. in Lib.Sc., University of Minnesota, 1939; A.M., 1944. Additional study: Minnesota. With Zion Society for Israel, 1922-28. Teaching: High School, 1929-36. Eau Claire Public Library, 1936- 38. At Augsburg since 1940. ROY PHILIP THBLANDER, M.S., Instructor in Biology A.B., University of Utah, 1949; M.S., 1950. U. 5. Army Air Forces, 1942- 46. Teaching: Part-time, University of Utah, 1947-50. Additional study: Minnesota. At Augsburg since 1950. Show less
12 Aucsnunc COLLEGE ANo THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY GERALD H. THORSON, A.M., Assistant Professor of English A.B., Augsburg College, 1943; A.M., University of Minnesota, 1948. Addi- tional study: Grenoble, Wisconsin, ®lo, Minnesota, Columbia. U. 5. Army, 1943-46. At Augsburg since 1946. JOHN THUT, A.B.,... Show more12 Aucsnunc COLLEGE ANo THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY GERALD H. THORSON, A.M., Assistant Professor of English A.B., Augsburg College, 1943; A.M., University of Minnesota, 1948. Addi- tional study: Grenoble, Wisconsin, ®lo, Minnesota, Columbia. U. 5. Army, 1943-46. At Augsburg since 1946. JOHN THUT, A.B., M.Mus., Assistant Professor of Voice A.B., Gosben College, 1923; B.Mus., American Conservatory of Music, 1929; M.Mus., 1936. Additional study: Minnesota. Teaching: Bethel College, 1924-27; American Conservatory of Music, 1931-44; Colorado State College of Education, 1946-47. At Augsburg since 1947. VERA THUT, B.Mus., Instructor in Piano B.Mus., American Conservatory of Music, 1927. Additional study: American Conservatory of Music and Minnesota; Master Class Work with Silvio Scionti; Robyn Normal Teachers Training Course; Studied under Kurt Wanieck. Teaching: American Conservatory of Music, 1926-46; Colorado State College of Education, 1946—47. At Augsburg since 1947. JOEL S. TORSTENSON, A.M., Associate Professor of Sociology A.B., Augsburg College, 1938; A.M., University of Minnesota, 1940. Addi- tional study: Minnesota. Director of Education and Public Relations, Mid- land Cooperative Wholesale, 1945-47. At Augsburg, 1938-42, and since 1947. MARVIN E. TRAUTWEIN, A.M., Assistant Professor of Psychology and Education and Director of Placement A.B., University of Nebraska, 1935; AM., Columbia, 1940; Additional study: Harvard, Hawaii, Minnesota. Teaching: High School, 1936-42; Dean, Norfolk Junior College, 1942. Staff, Education and Training Ofi'icer, V. A., Fort Snelling, 1946-48. Research Assistant and Counselor, University of Minnesota, 1948-50. U. S. Army Air Force, 1942-46. At Augsburg since 19 50. ERLING J. URDAHL, A.M., Associate Professor of Biology and Psychology A.B., Concordia College, 1930; A.M., University of Minnesota, 1940. Addi- tional study: Minnesota. Teaching: High School, 1931-35. Principal, Cannon Falls, Minnesota, 1935—41. At Augsburg since 194.3. PAUL R. WUNZ, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Chemistry B.S., Pennsylvania State College, 1944; M.S., 1947; Ph.D., University of Delaware, 1950. Teaching: Part-time, Pennsylvania, 1944-47; Delaware, 1947—50. At Augsburg since 1950. FRANK A1110, A.B., Assistant in Physical Education A.B., Augsburg College, 1950. U. S. Army, 1943-46. At Augsburg since 1950. Show less
13 General Information HISTORY AND AIMS FUNDAMENTAL AIMS The educational purposes of Augsburg College and Theological Seminary spring from the conviction that Christianity is the fun— damental force for good in human life. All the aims of the College, as well as those of the Seminary, are bound... Show more13 General Information HISTORY AND AIMS FUNDAMENTAL AIMS The educational purposes of Augsburg College and Theological Seminary spring from the conviction that Christianity is the fun— damental force for good in human life. All the aims of the College, as well as those of the Seminary, are bound together by this prin- ciple. To express more distinctly the meaning of this, the follow- ing statement of aims has been formulated by the College faculty: To lead the student to a deeper understanding and personal realization of the truth and power of the Christian Gospel, to the end that he may become an effective participant in the evangelical and missionary task of the Church and an earnest advocate of the Christian way of life both for the individual and for society. To familiarize the student with the culture of our own and other civilizations, not only for the enjoyment this knowledge affords but also for the development of a more sympathetic understanding of our fellow men throughout the world. To develop the student’s interest in the attainment of the common purposes of our country, so that he may work for the welfare of our institutions and for the preservation of our liberties in community and nation, and also develop an en- lightened interest and participation in human affairs through— out the rest of the world. To cultivate in the student a Christian social spirit, in order that he may realize in his life a right balance between what he expects of others and the service he will render his fellow men. To teach the student to discipline his own urges, interests, ambitions, and demands in a way that will effectively con- tribute toward the development of good character. To train the student in scientific methods of study and also develop his understanding of the relations of science to the welfare of humanity. Show less
14 Aucsnunc COLLEGE AND THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY To stimulate intellectual interest and develop scholarly in- sight, so that the student may learn to think with accuracy and comprehension at the same time as he experiences an un— derstanding of truth which will help him to integrate the find- ings of... Show more14 Aucsnunc COLLEGE AND THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY To stimulate intellectual interest and develop scholarly in- sight, so that the student may learn to think with accuracy and comprehension at the same time as he experiences an un— derstanding of truth which will help him to integrate the find- ings of science with the deepest spiritual reality. To awaken and faster in the student an intelligent appre- ciation and enjoyment of the best in the fields of the fine arts. To guide the student in the understanding of social relation— ships in order that he may take his place in groups and gather- ings with propriety and grace, motivated in his conversation and conduct by the principles of Christian courtesy and sin— cerity. To provide guidance for the student in the discovery and clarification of his aptitudes and his life purposes so that as early as possible he may plan his educational program wisely. To train students in vocational and professional lines, giv— ing full preparation for high school teaching, business admin- istration, home economics, and parish work; furnishing partial training towards the study of medicine, dentistry, nursing, en- gineering, law, and social service, and offering a four-year college course preparing for the study of theology. To help the student develop certain skills, as in language, music, physical activities, use of the library, laboratory work, and typewriting, together with other skills, which will increase his efficiency in the various relationships of life. To aflord the student wholesome recreational experience which will contribute toward an effective use of leisure time and de— velop such qualities as leadership, sportsmanship, and self-con- trol, with good recreational habits, thus providing a constant source of social and personal satisfaction. To instruct the student in principles, attitudes, and ideas pertaining to health, and also to train him in practices and skills which will promote his physical and mental well—being and make him better fit to meet the responsibilities of life. The work of the whole institution, both the Seminary and the College, is done on the basis of Christianity. The students who come are invited to take up their college work with the distinct Show less
GENERAL INFORMATION 1 5 understanding that the Christian spirit is determining in all things. They are asked to cooperate willingly in the program of the school towards that end. The entire program of the school, curricular and extra-curricular, and the discipline thought wise in order to make... Show moreGENERAL INFORMATION 1 5 understanding that the Christian spirit is determining in all things. They are asked to cooperate willingly in the program of the school towards that end. The entire program of the school, curricular and extra-curricular, and the discipline thought wise in order to make possible the carrying out of this program, spring from the aim "to see all things through the eyes of Christ.” Enrolment in Augsburg College and Theological Seminary pre- supposes on the part of the student full cooperation in the ways prescribed for the attainment of these aims. HISTORICAL SKETCH Augsburg Seminary was founded in 1869, at Marshall, Wiscon- sin. It was the firsr theological seminary started by Norwegian Lutherans in America. Through an arrangement with a private institution known as Marshall Academy the Seminary was housed in the academy building. Students who needed further prepara- tion in academic subjects were to obtain this in the academy. This arrangement failed to work out satisfactorily; so the theological group moved to a private dwelling, where classes continued until 1872. In the autumn of that year the Seminary was removed to Minneapolis, Minnesota, where a building had been erected for its use. In the same year the school was incorporated under the laws of Minnesota. The aim of the institution was to train ministers for the Lu- theran congregations which were being organized in growing num- bers in the pioneer settlements that were spreading rapidly over the Northwest. It soon became evident that in order to get students who were adequately prepared for theological study a college de- partment was needed. So in 1874 a college curriculum was planned which provided for one year of preparatory studies and four years of college work along two lines, a classical course to prepare stu- dents for theology, and a scientific course to prepare for the pro- fessions. The latter course, however, had to be discontinued, partly for lack of funds and partly because too few students selected the course. The first college students were enrolled in 1874 and the first class was graduated in 1879. In 1900 a high school course covering three years was established which in 1910 was expanded to a standard four-year course. This was discontinued in 1933. In the years 1916-1919 the college 931 L: « Mn: 2&4; -‘ 9 < .3153; Show less
16 AUGSBURG COLLEGE AND THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY course was thoroughly revised in conformity with modern develop- ments. As a result of this and of subsequent growth, the strictly classical course has been largely modified and supplemented by social and scientific studies and a more general emphasis... Show more16 AUGSBURG COLLEGE AND THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY course was thoroughly revised in conformity with modern develop- ments. As a result of this and of subsequent growth, the strictly classical course has been largely modified and supplemented by social and scientific studies and a more general emphasis upon the study of the humanities. During the past ten years Majors have been added in the fields of Business Administration, Sociology, Physical Education, Music, and Home Economics. Until 1921 only men were admitted, but in that year coeducation was in- troduced. In the Theological Seminary there has likewise been introduction of new courses and enlargement of the faculty. Standards of ad- mission have been raised so that a bachelor’s degree or equivalent is now the required scholastic preparation. While the Theological Seminary has its own organization, the Seminary and the College function in close cooperation. Long experience has proved such an arrangement mutually wholesome and stimulating. Five Presidents have served Augsburg during the course of its history. The terms of office of two of these cover a span of over half a century. The first President was August Weenaas, who served from 1869 to 1876. He was succeeded by Georg Sverdrup, 1876 to 1907. Sven Oftedal served from 1907 to 1911 and was followed by George Sverdrup, whose term extended from 1911 to 1937. H. N. Hendrickson served as Acting President from 1937 until the election of Bernhard Christensen in 193 8. FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND CONTROL From 1870 to 1890, Augsburg was supported by the Norwegian- Danish Lutheran Conference. The merger of that church body with two others, in 1890, resulted in the affiliation of Augsburg with the newly created United Norwegian Lutheran Church. Due to differences concerning the control of Augsburg a division arose, and in 1897 congregations whose sympathies were deeply rooted in Augsburg formed the Lutheran Free Church. The resulting close association, in educational and spiritual activity, of Augsburg and the Lutheran Free Church has been marked by complete harmony of purpose and ideals for more than half a century. The control exercised by the Lutheran Free Church is indirect. The Annual Conference of the Church nominates the members of the Augsburg Corporation and the Board of Trustees. The Cor- Show less
GENERAL INFORMATION I7 poration through the Board of Trustees exercises direct control over property, finance, and personnel. Academic control is vested in the President and the Faculty. In addition to the income from student tuition and fees, which has materially increased with the growth and... Show moreGENERAL INFORMATION I7 poration through the Board of Trustees exercises direct control over property, finance, and personnel. Academic control is vested in the President and the Faculty. In addition to the income from student tuition and fees, which has materially increased with the growth and development of the College, the chief financial support of the institution comes from the congregations of the Lutheran Free Church. In recent years a growing circle of friends also outside the Lutheran Free Church, both alumni and others, have contributed financially to the sup- port of the school. Augsburg welcomes and invites such support on the part of all who believe in her program of vital Christian edu- cation. MEMBERSHIP IN EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS Augsburg College is a member of the Association of American Colleges, the National Lutheran Educational Conference, the As- sociation of Minnesota Colleges, and the State Council of Minne- sota Colleges. BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT LOCATION Augsburg College and Theological Seminary is located in the Riverside Park area of South Minneapolis, across the Mississippi River from the University of Minnesota and within walking dis— tance of the main business section of the city. Science Hall, con- taining the administration ofices, is located at the corner of Sev- enth Street and Twenty-first Avenue South. Augsburg students have the advantage of getting their college education in a metro- politan center pulsating with industrial, social, and cultural ac- tivities. They have access to libraries, museums, and art collections. They may hear the best music and lectures. They may contact modern life at one of its focal points. BUILDINGS The Main, erected in 1900, contains the Chapel, the Library, the Seminary classrooms and offices, and a number of college class- rooms and offices. Show less