Andrew Schulze
- March 8, 1896
- March 30, 1982
- 86 years
About Andrew Schulze
Andrew Schulze, 86, American Lutheran clergyman, civil rights activist, and author
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|Andrew Schulze (March 8, 1896 – March 30, 1982) was a Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod (LCMS) clergyman who worked on race relations from 1924 until 1968 actively. After retirement, he continued to work on race relations. His work included partaking in the creation and founding of the Lutheran Human Relations Association of America (LHRAA), and he was its first executive secretary, whose duties including editing The Vanguard, the publication of the LHRAA.
Early life and education
Schulze was born on March 8, 1896, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He attended Concordia Theological Seminary in Springfield, Illinois. Upon graduation from the seminary in 1924, he served African-American Lutheran congregations in Springfield (1924–1928), St. Philip's Evangelical Lutheran Church in St. Louis, Missouri (1928–1947, and Christ the King Lutheran Church in Chicago, Illinois (1947–1954).
Role in Civil Rights Movement
Andrew Schulze's final full-time job was as the Executive Secretary of the LHRAA after a long career of working in Negro Missions for the LCMS. With the creation of the LHRAA in 1954 at Valparaiso University, he promptly began working as the organization' Executive Secretary. His work involved putting together Summer Institutes, promoting integration in the LCMS and in other Lutheran bodies, and editing the LHRAA's publication, The Vanguard.
Part of his work on integrating the LCMS involved lobbying for the LCMS's Pronouncement on Race Relations in 1956. Other work involved bringing speakers to the LHRAA's Summer Institute. In 1956, the speaker was Pastor Robert S. Graetz, who spoke about his participation in the Montgomery bus boycott. The purpose of these speakers was to actively work for integration.
Also in 1962, Schulze participated in the "Albany Movement" in Georgia. The main purpose of the movement was to increase black voter registration. Unfortunately this movement was not as successful as other voter movements. Therefore, Martin Luther King Jr. was calling for help from religious leaders. Concerning this event, Schulze stated, "I have been writing about this all the time, and if I can only write and I can't put my body where my words are then I am not much of a writer."
On August 26, 1962, Schulze was part of a group peacefully protesting civil rights at the Albany City Hall. They offered some prayer during their protest and had national media attention. Police Chief Pritchett arrested the religious leaders and quietly placed them in jail. In total, Andrew Schulze spent six days in jail. This addition of white clergy from the North protesting was a first for the Civil Rights Movement and led to further publication and addressing of civil rights.
Death
Schulze died on March 30, 1982, in Berkeley, California.
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1.In what city was Andrew Schulze born?
- A.Springfield, Illinois
- B.Cincinnati, Ohiocorrect
- C.Chicago, Illinois
- D.St. Louis, Missouri
Andrew Schulze was born on March 8, 1896, in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Source: Early life and education section
2.Which religious organization was Andrew Schulze a clergyman for?
- A.Lutheran Church – Missouri Synodcorrect
- B.Presbyterian Church
- C.Baptist Convention
- D.Methodist Church
Andrew Schulze served as a clergyman for the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod.
Source: Introduction
3.Which institution did Andrew Schulze attend for his seminary education?
- A.Mercer University
- B.Valparaiso University
- C.Chicago Lutheran Seminary
- D.Concordia Theological Seminarycorrect
Andrew Schulze attended Concordia Theological Seminary in Springfield, Illinois.
Source: Early life and education section
4.What was the name of the publication Andrew Schulze edited for the LHRAA?
- A.The Cresset
- B.The Vanguardcorrect
- C.Race Against Time
- D.The Lutheran Witness
Andrew Schulze served as the executive secretary for the LHRAA, which included editing The Vanguard.
Source: Introduction
5.Andrew Schulze served as the pastor of which church in Chicago from 1947 to 1954?
- A.Christ the King Lutheran Churchcorrect
- B.Springfield Lutheran Church
- C.St. Philip's Evangelical Lutheran Church
- D.Albany Lutheran Church
From 1947 to 1954, Andrew Schulze served at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Chicago, Illinois.
Source: Early life and education section
6.In what year was the Lutheran Human Relations Association of America founded?
- A.1924
- B.1968
- C.1947
- D.1954correct
The LHRAA was created in 1954 at Valparaiso University.
Source: Role in Civil Rights Movement section
7.Which pastor spoke at the 1956 LHRAA Summer Institute about the Montgomery bus boycott?
- A.Martin Luther King Jr.
- B.Robert S. Graetzcorrect
- C.James W. Albers
- D.Lorenz F. Blankenbuehler
In 1956, Pastor Robert S. Graetz was the guest speaker who discussed his participation in the Montgomery bus boycott.
Source: Role in Civil Rights Movement section
8.What was the main purpose of the 1962 Albany Movement that Andrew Schulze participated in?
- A.Integrating local schools
- B.Founding a new church
- C.Increasing black voter registrationcorrect
- D.Desegregating bus lines
The main purpose of the Albany Movement was to increase black voter registration.
Source: Role in Civil Rights Movement section
9.How many days did Andrew Schulze spend in jail during the 1962 Albany protest?
- A.Three days
- B.Two weeks
- C.Six dayscorrect
- D.Ten days
Andrew Schulze was arrested while protesting at Albany City Hall and spent six days in jail.
Source: Role in Civil Rights Movement section
10.In what city did Andrew Schulze die?
- A.Valparaiso, Indiana
- B.Springfield, Illinois
- C.Berkeley, Californiacorrect
- D.St. Louis, Missouri
Andrew Schulze died on March 30, 1982, in Berkeley, California.
Source: Death section
11.What specific lobbying effort did Andrew Schulze undertake regarding the LCMS in 1956?
- A.The establishment of St. Philip's Church
- B.The Pronouncement on Race Relationscorrect
- C.The founding of the Summer Institute
- D.The creation of The Vanguard
Andrew Schulze lobbied for the LCMS's Pronouncement on Race Relations in 1956.
Source: Role in Civil Rights Movement section
12.Who specifically called for help from religious leaders during the Albany Movement?
- A.Police Chief Pritchett
- B.Martin Luther King Jr.correct
- C.James W. Albers
- D.Robert S. Graetz
Martin Luther King Jr. was calling for help from religious leaders because the movement was not as successful as other voter movements.
Source: Role in Civil Rights Movement section
13.What was Andrew Schulze's final full-time job before retirement?
- A.Professor at Valparaiso University
- B.Pastor of St. Philip's Church
- C.Executive Secretary of the LHRAAcorrect
- D.Editor of The Lutheran Witness
Andrew Schulze's final full-time job was serving as the Executive Secretary of the LHRAA.
Source: Role in Civil Rights Movement section
14.Who arrested the religious leaders during the 1962 Albany protest?
- A.State representatives
- B.Martin Luther King Jr.
- C.The FBI
- D.Police Chief Pritchettcorrect
Police Chief Pritchett arrested the religious leaders protesting at the Albany City Hall.
Source: Role in Civil Rights Movement section
15.What was the significance of the 1962 protest in Albany regarding the Civil Rights Movement?
- A.It successfully registered every voter in Georgia
- B.It was the first time a pastor was arrested
- C.It replaced the Summer Institute
- D.It was the first time white clergy from the North protestedcorrect
The addition of white clergy from the North protesting was a first for the Civil Rights Movement.
Source: Role in Civil Rights Movement section
16.When did Andrew Schulze actively work on race relations?
- A.1924 until 1968correct
- B.1956 until 1982
- C.1947 until 1982
- D.1924 until 1954
Andrew Schulze was a clergyman who worked on race relations from 1924 until 1968 actively.
Source: Introduction
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