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.