 The seminary is legally chartered under the laws of the province of Alberta, and received royal assent to this charter on May 31, 1984.The opening service of the first academic year, held at Grace Lutheran Church, Edmonton on September 8, 1984, saw the installation of Norman Threinen (Historical Theology) and Ronald Vahl (Exegetical Theology) to the faculty.The first day of classes on September 10, 1984, designated as Founders Day, welcomed ten students to campus, six in Year 1 and four in Year 2.