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MARTIN LUTHER COLLEGE SEAL The Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod's college for ministry bears the name of the great sixteenth century reformer, Martin Luther, whose ministry is an inspiration for all who aspire to the high calling of the public ministry today. The MLC campus is located in the city of New DIm in the state of Minnesota.
1995 MLC opened on July 1, 1995.
MDCCCLXV /MDCCCLXXXIV MLC continues the service rendered to the WELSby Northwestern College of Watertown, Wisconsin (1865-1995),and by Dr. Martin Luther College of New DIm, Minnesota (1884-1995).The Roman numerals on the seal are the founding dates of these two schools.
Luther's Seal MLC borrows from the seal of Dr. Luther. He wrote the following things about the items which MLC has appropriated for its seal: Cross: "A black cross within the heart reminds me that faith in Christ crucified saves me." Heart: "Although the cross is black, mortified and intended to cause pain, yet it does not change the color of the heart, does not destroy nature, i.e., does not kill, but keeps alive. The just shall live by faith!" Rose: "The heart is fixed upon the center of a white rose, to show that faith causes joy, consolation, and peace. The rose is white because white is the ideal color of all angels and blessed spirits." V-I-V-I-T: "The letters of the word VIVIT[Latin for 'he lives'] are written on the petals of the rose. Because Christ lives, I too shall live."
MOTTO Below, supporting the seal, are words of Jesus from John 14:6,"I am the way [Latin: VIA], the truth [Latin: VERITAS], and the life [Latin:VITA].
COLORS Red, white, and black are the colors of MLC. Black: MLC trains young people to bring the true way of life to a world dying in darkness. White: The way is by grace alone. Truth is by Scripture alone. Life is by faith alone. These are the darkness-dispelling gifts Jesus brings. Red: Red is the color of martyrs, Christ's faithful witnesses. MLC's mission is to send forth ministers of the gospel who proclaim but one way, but one truth, and but one life.
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