To Produce Uniform Set of Lutheran Academic Standards for Our Schools

WHEREAS, Education in all subject areas is first and foremost about what is taught, namely that which is good, true, and beautiful; and

WHEREAS, Secular education in all subject areas is increasingly subject to forces contrary to God and His Word, for example, Darwinism; and

WHEREAS, The Holy Scriptures provide the norm and framework for knowledge in all subject areas; and

WHEREAS, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) has the second largest system of parochial schools in America, but does not have a uniform set of Lutheran academic standards; and

WHEREAS, Lutheran schools, homeschools, and other Christian schools would benefit greatly from having a uniform set of Lutheran academic standards; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod in convention direct LCMS School Ministry to coordinate the systematic preparation and production of biblically faithful Lutheran academic standards across all subject areas for our schools; and be it further

Resolved, That LCMS School Ministry engage the expertise of LCMS university and seminary faculties, LCMS early childhood, day school, high school, and homeschool teachers, district education executives, and other LCMS laity for the development of these Lutheran academic standards; and be it further

Resolved, That LCMS School Ministry consult with Concordia Publishing House to publish these Lutheran academic standards; and be it finally

Resolved, That the first drafts of the Lutheran academic standards be made available one year prior to the 2026 Synod convention