student must maintain a satisfactory academic record (minimum GPA of 2.5). MUSIC Various musical groups serve the worship on campus, in both daily services and special services, and participate in concerts. Laudamus is the premier choir at Concordia Seminary. This auditioned ensemble rehearses once a week. The St. Louis Lutheran Chorale, a group of mixed voices, rehearses at a time that permits faculty, staff and spouses of students to be involved. There also are other choirs including the Seminary Chorus, Ladies Ensemble and other smaller choral groups. The Seminary also features many talented instrumentalists and formally organized chapel bands. SEMINARY WOMEN AND FAMILIES IN TRANSITION Families in Transition (FIT) equips and encourages women for life in ministry by offering formative educational opportunities, mentoring, spiritual growth and social activities. The FIT team has developed a curriculum that addresses the unique and challenging situations that couples face in ministry. Classes for women are offered on Tuesday evenings and some Saturdays at no cost. FIT encourages a healthy community for women and families at Concordia Seminary by offering social activities all year long as well as a private Facebook group where women can ask questions and support one another. FIT promotes spiritual growth by offering a variety of Bible studies, prayer groups and retreats that focus on the needs of Seminary women. FIT has developed a mentoring network that connects Seminary wives to pastors’ wives across the country.
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