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'''Ulrik Vilhelm Koren''' (22 December 1826 – 19 December 1910) was a Norwegian theologian. As a pioneer [[minister (religion)|minister]] in American,{{Clarifyme|date=February 2009}} he played a significant role in the development of the spiritual and intellectual development of [[Norwegian-American|Norwegians in America]].
'''Ulrik Vilhelm Koren''' (December 22, 1826 – December 19, 1910) was an American author, theologian and church leader. A pioneer Lutheran [[minister (religion)|minister]], he played a significant role in the development of the spiritual and intellectual development of [[Norwegian-American|Norwegians in America]]. <ref>“Ulrik Vilhelm Koren” The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod”</ref>


Koren was born in [[Bergen]], Norway. An 1852 [[theology]] [[cand.theol.|graduate]] from the [[University of Oslo|Royal Frederick University]] of Christiania, he married Else Elisabeth Hysing the next year and was called to the Little Iowa Congregation in America. The first Norwegian minister to settle west of the [[Mississippi]], Koren's pastorate included large parts of Northeastern Iowa and Southern Minnesota. He played an active part in the [[Synod of the Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Church in America]], holding various positions from secretary in 1855 to president of the synod in 1894 until his death in 1910.
Koren was born in [[Bergen, Norway]]. An 1852 [[theology]] [[cand.theol.|graduate]] from the [[University of Oslo|Royal Frederick University]], Koren was called to the United States to serve rural Lutheran congregation. Koren's pastorate included large parts of Northeastern Iowa and Southern Minnesota. Many of the Lutheran congregations within that area look to Pastor Koren as their founder. Koren played an active part in the [[Synod of the Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Church in America]], holding various positions from secretary in 1855 to president of the synod from 1894 until his death in 1910. <ref>“Koren, Ulrik Vilhelm - The Promise of America – Norwegian National Library.Oslo”</ref>


U.V. Koren was also instrumental in purchasing the land and locating [[Luther College (Iowa)|Luther College]] in [[Decorah, Iowa]]. He has been described in the Luther College Semicentennial book as a man of "wide interests, excellent scholarship, and quiet dignity" and was rewarded in 1903 for these characteristics and other achievements with a doctorate of divinity from Concordia Theological Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri. He was also made a Commander of the [[Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav]] by the King of Norway. His career ended with his death on 19 December 1910, three days short of his 84th birthday.
During his ministry, Koren wrote numerous publications addressing various issues of concern to the Lutheran religious community. Koren was also instrumental in purchasing the land and locating [[Luther College (Iowa)|Luther College]] in [[Decorah, Iowa]]. In 1903, he was awarded a [[Doctorate of Divinity]] from [[Concordia Theological Seminary]]. He was made a Commander of the [[Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav]] by the [[King of Norway]]. <ref>“Who's Who in the Luther College Archives – Luther College”</ref>

==Selected Bibliography==
* ''The Right Principles of Church Government'' (Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary. Reprinted 1981)
* ''Why Is There No church Unity Among Norwegian Lutherans In America?'' (Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary. Reprinted 1981)
* ''Our Age Is A Period Of Transition'' ( Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary. Reprinted 1981)
==Additional Sources==
*Johnson, James H. ''History of The Norwegian Community of Chickasaw County Iowa'' (The Chickasaw County Iowa Genealogical Society. June 2001)
*Preus, Herman A. ''Ulrik Vilhelm Koren: A Biography'' (Bethany Lutheran Seminary. Mankato, Mn. 1950)

==References==
{{reflist}}


== External links ==
== External links ==

* [http://www.cyberhymnal.org/bio/k/o/koren_uv.htm Ulrik Vilhelm Koren 1826-1910] (The Cyber Hymnal)
*[http://www.lcms.org/ca/www/cyclopedia/02/display.asp?t1=K&word=KOREN.ULRIKVILHELM “Ulrik Vilhelm Koren” The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod”]
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*[http://www.nb.no/emigrasjon/vis_data_bilde.php?lang=eng&dok_id=32994&nss=no-nb_emidata_E2196 “Koren, Ulrik Vilhelm - The Promise of America – Norwegian National Library. Oslo”]

*[http://archives.luther.edu/whoswho.html#uvk “Who's Who in the Luther College Archives – Luther College”]

*[http://www.luther.edu/about/campus/map/koren/index.html “Koren Building - Luther College”]


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Revision as of 06:13, 21 February 2009

Ulrik Vilhelm Koren (December 22, 1826 – December 19, 1910) was an American author, theologian and church leader. A pioneer Lutheran minister, he played a significant role in the development of the spiritual and intellectual development of Norwegians in America. [1]

Koren was born in Bergen, Norway. An 1852 theology graduate from the Royal Frederick University, Koren was called to the United States to serve rural Lutheran congregation. Koren's pastorate included large parts of Northeastern Iowa and Southern Minnesota. Many of the Lutheran congregations within that area look to Pastor Koren as their founder. Koren played an active part in the Synod of the Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, holding various positions from secretary in 1855 to president of the synod from 1894 until his death in 1910. [2]

During his ministry, Koren wrote numerous publications addressing various issues of concern to the Lutheran religious community. Koren was also instrumental in purchasing the land and locating Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. In 1903, he was awarded a Doctorate of Divinity from Concordia Theological Seminary. He was made a Commander of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav by the King of Norway. [3]

Selected Bibliography

  • The Right Principles of Church Government (Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary. Reprinted 1981)
  • Why Is There No church Unity Among Norwegian Lutherans In America? (Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary. Reprinted 1981)
  • Our Age Is A Period Of Transition ( Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary. Reprinted 1981)

Additional Sources

  • Johnson, James H. History of The Norwegian Community of Chickasaw County Iowa (The Chickasaw County Iowa Genealogical Society. June 2001)
  • Preus, Herman A. Ulrik Vilhelm Koren: A Biography (Bethany Lutheran Seminary. Mankato, Mn. 1950)

References

  1. ^ “Ulrik Vilhelm Koren” The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod”
  2. ^ “Koren, Ulrik Vilhelm - The Promise of America – Norwegian National Library.Oslo”
  3. ^ “Who's Who in the Luther College Archives – Luther College”

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