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- Finding Your Vocation
You can't talk about higher education long without the word "vocation" coming up. Students are supposed to pick a vocation, and school itself is sometimes referred to as vocational training. The word has become synonymous with career and occupation. But the word vocation is actually a little more complex than that. [...] - College Life = Party Life?
People have a variety of thoughts on "going away to college." Some think of the academics, taking challenging classes and studying in the library all night. Others think of the athletics, all that school spirit concentrated in one place. Finally, some others think of "Animal House" – four years of parties and drinking. But what do you want out of your college experience? Will your faith-based school be any different? [...]
Lutheran Schools
A Brief History
Lutheranism began with the efforts of Martin Luther (1483-1546), a German Augustine priest who started the Protestant Reformation. Before his reformation work, Luther sought to live his life completely according to the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, trying to find peace for his soul and ensure that he was just before God.
Living his life with strict adherence to Church teachings and still not finding peace, Luther turned to prayer and studying the scripture. Soon, a turning point came for him – he felt that the Church was leading people down the wrong path and should instead teach, "by grace alone, through faith alone, because of Christ alone." Although Luther intended to reform the Church and not create a different Christian denomination, he was excommunicated by Pope Leo X.
Lutheranism Today
Lutheranism is one of the largest Protestant religions today. The foundation is still that salvation comes only by grace alone, faith alone, and through Christ alone. There are Lutheran congregations in over 100 countries around the world. In America and Canada, there are over 19,000 churches, ministered by 29,000 Clergy and an inclusive membership of 8.5 million.
Lutheran Colleges and Universities
Students interested in combining education with their Lutheran faith have many colleges and universities to choose from throughout the United States. Lutheran colleges and universities generally share an interest in developing the whole human being: mind, body and spirit. Many Lutheran Colleges have classroom and online programs available.
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