Hauge Synod facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hauge's Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Synod in America |
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| Abbreviation | Hauge Synod |
| Classification | Lutheran |
| Region | United States |
| Origin | 1876 |
| Separated from | Eielsen Synod |
| Merged into | Norwegian Lutheran Church of America (1917) |
The Hauge Synod was a group of Lutheran churches in the United States. It was made up of people who had moved from Norway. This church group was active in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Its full name was Hauge's Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Synod in America.
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What Was the Hauge Synod?
The Hauge Synod (in Norwegian: Hauges norsk lutherske Synode i Amerika) got its name from a famous Norwegian preacher. His name was Hans Nielsen Hauge. He was a lay preacher, meaning he was not a formally trained minister.
Focus on Personal Faith
The Hauge Synod was known as a "low church" group. This means they focused less on fancy church ceremonies. Instead, they stressed personal faith and a simple way of worship. This idea came from the "Haugean tradition" (haugianere) in Norway.
How the Hauge Synod Started
The Hauge Synod began in 1876. It formed after a split from another church group. This group was called The Evangelical Lutheran Church of North America. It was also known as the Eielsen Synod.
The Eielsen Synod's Roots
The Eielsen Synod was started in 1846 by Reverend Elling Eielsen. He founded it in Jefferson Prairie Settlement, Wisconsin. Eielsen was also a lay preacher and evangelist from Norway. He helped bring the Haugean movement from Norway to America.
Education and Mergers
The Hauge Synod believed in education. They opened their own school to train future leaders.
Red Wing Seminary
Red Wing Seminary was the main school for the Hauge Synod. It was located in Red Wing, Minnesota. The synod opened this seminary in 1879. It taught students until 1917.
Joining Other Churches
In 1917, the Hauge Synod joined with other church groups. They became part of the Norwegian Lutheran Church of America. This larger group later changed its name to the Evangelical Lutheran Church. In 1960, it merged again to form the American Lutheran Church (ALC). The ALC then joined to create the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
