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16. Lutheranism in America: Christ in the center represents authority over all life, as the vine behind him sprouts symbols of the educational elements of the church. To the left, the history of Lutheranism in America is indicated, and the names of early Norwegian church leaders appear at the bottom of the lancet. St. Olaf College is represented in the right lancet through the campus buildings — Old Main, Hoyme Chapel and Boe Memorial Chapel — and the names of college founder Muus and former presidents Mohn, Kildahl, Vigness, Boe and Granskou. The seals of the Evangelical Lutheran Church and St. Olaf College appear at the bottom.

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