“The largest mosiac on campus, entitled ‘Christ in Judgment,’ was created by Siegfried Reinhardt [in 1962]. The work occupies the entire wall in the foyer between the Wyneken Hall classrooms and the faculty office hallway overlooking the upper plaza.

The figure of Christ in judgment is seated upon a half moon with seven stars, which symbolize the seven candles before God in Revelation. In His hands are the scales of judgment and the orb of the world dominated by the cross, which signifies His sacrifice for the redemption of mankind. The dominant cross in the center of the design contains the Chi Rho and the words from the Te Deum: ‘We believe that Thou shalt come to be our Judge. We therefore pray Thee, help Thy servants whom Thou has redeemed with Thy precious blood.’

On the left of the cross are the traditional symbols of the Incarnation including a star and lily, while the egg symbolizes the origin of new life in Christ. The crown of thorns, of course, symbolizes the passion of Christ.

On the right of the cross are the symbols of the resurrection and ascension symbolized by a stylized tomb for the burial of Christ, the red flame for His descent into hell, the banner of victory over death in the resurrection, and the winged bird symbolizing Christ’s ascension.” - Campus Guide, Concordia Theological Seminary