Lutheran Council in the USA. Division of Theological Studies

For history of the Lutheran Council in the USA (LCUSA), see OCLC #38922091.) The LCUSA's Division of Theological Studies conducted theological studies, participated in and sponsored dialogues with other denominations and religious groups, and sponsored theological conferences. The LCUSA was terminated in 1987 at the founding of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).

(For history of the Lutheran Council in the USA (LCUSA), see OCLC #389922091.) The LCUSA's Division of Theological Studies conducted theological studies, participated in and sponsored dialogues with other denominations and religious groups, and sponsored theological conferences. In 1983, the Division of Campus Ministry and Educational Services was terminated and its theological educational activities assumed by the DTS. The LCUSA was terminated in 1987 at the founding of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).

The Lutheran Council in the USA (LCUSA) was founded in 1967 as an inter-Lutheran agency of The American Lutheran Church (TALC), the Lutheran Church in America (LCA), the Synod of Evangelical Lutheran Churches (SELC)(which became an LCMS district in 1970), and the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS). The Association of Evangelical Lutheran Churches (AELC) joined LCUSA in 1978 and the Latvian Evangelical Lutheran Church in America became a member in 1982. LCUSA coordinated the work of the participating church bodies in mission planning; ministry to students, immigrants, and other groups; theological education, dialogues, and studies; service to military personnel; public relations; and government liaison activities. The LCUSA's Division of Theological Studies conducted theological studies, participated in and sponsored.

Dialogues with other denominations and religious groups, and sponsored theological conferences. In 1983, the Division of Campus Ministry and Educational Services was terminated and its theological educational activities assumed by the DTS. The LCUSA was terminated in 1987 at the founding of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).