AUGSBURG SEMINARY 11 ANNOUNCEMENT. The Theological Department opens September 15, 1905. , Entrance Examinations to the Greek Department Sep— tember 28—30, 1905. The Greek and Preparatory Departments open October 2, 1905. COURSES OF INSTRUCTION. ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE. The Seminary is... Show moreAUGSBURG SEMINARY 11 ANNOUNCEMENT. The Theological Department opens September 15, 1905. , Entrance Examinations to the Greek Department Sep— tember 28—30, 1905. The Greek and Preparatory Departments open October 2, 1905. COURSES OF INSTRUCTION. ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE. The Seminary is fully aware of the importance of a thor- ough and efficient training in the English language. Not only should those who yet hold Norwegian as their mother tongue have full command of English, but also should that growing class of boys whose mother tongue is English be given full opportunity to train themselves in its effective use. The problem of teaching Norwegian-born boys English idiom and expression is being solved by those methods which the long experience of the Seminary has found most helpful, and the larger demands of the American—born ele— ment are taken care of by the enlargement of courses from time to time. Course I. Grammar and Composition. The object of this course is to give a fair knowledge of punctuation, ortho— graphy, orthoepy, sentence analysis and parts of speech. This course is supplemented by exercises in reading, where faulty tones and defective enunciation, such as occur in foreign accent, will receive careful attention. Written work based on classics throughout. (Five times a week). First Preparatory I and 11.- Course II. Grammar and Composition. This course is to be a thorough and painstaking review of technical grammar. Considerable time will be devoted to the analysis of difficult passages from standard authors. Compositions which are based upon selections read, are designed to cultivate a simple and forcible style of narration and description. Collateral reading assigned throughout the year. (Five times a week). Second Preparatory I and II. Course III. Elocution. The aim of this course is to acquaint the student with the principles of good readingv to train him in correct breathing and tone production, to help him form the habit of distinct articulation and correct enun— ciation, and to develop in him the power of natural vocal expression. (Once a week). Third Preparatory I and II. Course IV. 1. Grammar and Composition. The study of practical grammar correlated with composition. The study Show less
; and accurate expression. students are required to give a large number of written animations. Drills in mental :arithemetie are centiznued threugh the course 5 times a week. First Preparatory I and II. Gears: II. Senior Arithmetic. Text-book, supplemented by other material. The first four weeks... Show more; and accurate expression. students are required to give a large number of written animations. Drills in mental :arithemetie are centiznued threugh the course 5 times a week. First Preparatory I and II. Gears: II. Senior Arithmetic. Text-book, supplemented by other material. The first four weeks of the course are devoted to a review of fractions. 5 times a week. Second Preparatory I and IT. ' Course Show less
20 AUGSBURG SEMINARY tory of the Church after the Reformation. Symbolics and the Symbolical Books of the Norwegian Lutheran Church.—Sverdrup. By the English Professor in Theology (1904—1905). New Testament Introduction.—Westcott’s Introduction to the study of the Gospels. Church Historyz—The Acts... Show more20 AUGSBURG SEMINARY tory of the Church after the Reformation. Symbolics and the Symbolical Books of the Norwegian Lutheran Church.—Sverdrup. By the English Professor in Theology (1904—1905). New Testament Introduction.—Westcott’s Introduction to the study of the Gospels. Church Historyz—The Acts of the Apostles and the history of the ancient church to A. D. 800. Preaching and homiletical exercises for all classes. Synopsis of Courses of Studies. Roman numerals refer to courses; arabic to number of recrtations per week. PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT. First Year. English I, 5 Geography I 4 Norwegian I. 5 Religion I, 3 Mathematics I, 5 Penmanship 2 History I, 4 Music 2 Second Year. English II, 5 Geography II & III, 4 Norwegian II, 5 Religion II, 3 MathematiCs II. 5 Music ’2. History II & III, 4 Penmanship 2 Third Year. English III & IV, 5 Botany 5, second term Mathematics III & IV, 8 thsics 5 Physiology 5, first term Religion III, 3 GREEK DEPARTMENT. Freshman. English V & VI, 5 Mathematics IV, V & VLS Norwegian III, 5 History IV, 5 Greek I, 5 Religion IV, 3 Sophomore. English VII & VIII, 5 Latin I. 5 Norwegian IV, 4 Church History 3 Greek II, 5 Junior. English IX, 4 German I, 3 Norwegian V, 3 History VI, 4 Greek III, 5 Religion (New Test.) 2 Latin II, 5 Senior. English, (Courses X—XV, Latin III, 5 elective) 4 German II, 4 Norwegian VI, 2 History VII, 4 Greek IV, 4 Religion 2 Show less
America; Shakespeare’s Macbeth, Hamlet, or Lear. Debating and book reviews. (Five times a week). Sophomore II. Course IX. History of English Literature. This course aims at a more systematic study of the subject of English literature in its historical relations and requires for its suc« cessful... Show more America; Shakespeare’s Macbeth, Hamlet, or Lear. Debating and book reviews. (Five times a week). Sophomore II. Course IX. History of English Literature. This course aims at a more systematic study of the subject of English literature in its historical relations and requires for its suc« cessful accomplishment a first-hand acquaintance with the works of representative authors besides the text used. One Show less
department. Course I. Elementary. Boise and Pattengill’s First Les- sons, and Hadley and Allen’s Greek Grammar. 5 times a week. Freshman I and 11. Course II. Xenophon’s Anabasis, books I and II, and Had- ley and Allen’s Grammar are carefully studied. 5 times a week. Sophomore I and 11. Course... Show more department. Course I. Elementary. Boise and Pattengill’s First Les- sons, and Hadley and Allen’s Greek Grammar. 5 times a week. Freshman I and 11. Course II. Xenophon’s Anabasis, books I and II, and Had- ley and Allen’s Grammar are carefully studied. 5 times a week. Sophomore I and 11. Course Ill. Xenophon’s Anabasis, book III. Plato’s Apolo- gy and Crito are read, and Greek syntax is studied. 5 times a Show less
INTRODUCTORY. The aim of Augsburg Seminary is the education of ministers, qualified for work in a free Lutheran Church. As soon as a young man enters Augsburg Seminary, he at once finds himself surrounded by religious influ— ences, tending to lead him and guide him in his intellectual development... Show moreINTRODUCTORY. The aim of Augsburg Seminary is the education of ministers, qualified for work in a free Lutheran Church. As soon as a young man enters Augsburg Seminary, he at once finds himself surrounded by religious influ— ences, tending to lead him and guide him in his intellectual development and his spiritual growth, so that during those precious years of youthful enthusiasm he may by earnest study and religious consecration become fitted and strengthened for the hard work and self—sacrificing life of a Christian minister. The example of the Master him— self and his first devoted followers is daily set before the students in order that they may become imbued with the Truth and its saving power, and be filled with the desire to declare it before all men in order to satisfy the greatest ‘ wants of the human soul. Spiritual life and Christian character are considered of infinitely higher importance than mere knowledge. No amount of reading, no memorizing of facts, no mental or intellectual ability are of any real value to the Christian minister without personal experience of saving grace and firm and manly conviction of the truth as it is in Jesus. At the same time there is needed the most thorough study of the Word of God, and no branch of human knowledge which may prepare the student for his special work, or be helpful to him in it, can be considered indifferent: It is also an essential principle of Augsburg Seminary, that no so-called higher education which tends to develop aristocratical or hierarchical tendencies among the stud— ents, is Christian in character or in accordance with the highest interests of a free people and its institutions. It is necessary always to retain the Christian conception of true greatness: “Whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant,” and not use higher education as a means of introducing any caste—division among the people and especially of causing any estrangement be- tween ministers and the believers in the church. Augsburg Seminary subordinates all its work, its whole curriculum, its management and its discipline, to Show less
8 AUGSBURG SEMINARY GENERAL INFORMATION. Departments. Augsburg Seminary now has‘three departments: 3 preparatory of three years, in which the common practical branches are taught; a classical of four years, leading to the degree of B. A.; and a theological of three years. DISCIPLINE. The... Show more8 AUGSBURG SEMINARY GENERAL INFORMATION. Departments. Augsburg Seminary now has‘three departments: 3 preparatory of three years, in which the common practical branches are taught; a classical of four years, leading to the degree of B. A.; and a theological of three years. DISCIPLINE. The discipline is exercised in a Christian spirit. The spiritual welfare of the students is considered of the highest importance. Religious services are held every morning in the Seminary Chapel. Prayer meetings are held every Saturday evening and Sunday morning. EXPENSES. The expenses for one year are about as follows: Tuition, $15 per term, including room rent. N0 deduction is made to students rooming out side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..$3o.oo Board at $2.00 a week for 30 weeks . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00 Books, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 25.03 $115.00 Incidentals.—Each student deposits on entrance a fee of two dollars for incidental expenses. What is not used will be returned at the end of the school—year. Theological students and seniors in the Greek depart- ment pay no tuition. All dues are payable in advance at the beginning of each term. The students have conducted a boarding club since 1872, the necessary accommodations being furnished by the school. TE RM'S. ‘The school year is divided into two semesters, the first beginning October Ist continues till Christmas, the second beginning January Ist closes the first week in May. DAILY ROUTINE. The school is in session from 8:00 A. M. to I :00 P. M. five days each week. Morning prayers led by one of the professors are held in the Seminary Chapel at 7:45. A. M., Saturdays at 8:00 A. M. The students, observe study hours after 4:00 P. M. Show less
AUGSBURG SEMINARY THEOLOGICAL DEPARTMENT COURSES. Every Year. Hebrew:—Two times a week with Junior Class. W. H. Green’s Elementary Hebrew Grammar.——Sverdrup. Preaching:—In Norwegian; once a week for Junior Class.— Sverdrup. - COURSE I. (Every Third Year, 1907-1908). Old Testament:—Introduction;... Show moreAUGSBURG SEMINARY THEOLOGICAL DEPARTMENT COURSES. Every Year. Hebrew:—Two times a week with Junior Class. W. H. Green’s Elementary Hebrew Grammar.——Sverdrup. Preaching:—In Norwegian; once a week for Junior Class.— Sverdrup. - COURSE I. (Every Third Year, 1907-1908). Old Testament:—Introduction; Pentateuch and Joshua.— Sverdrup. New Testamentz—The Gospel according to Mark, synoptic- ally; the Epistles of Paul, historically.—Helland. Church History:--The Acts‘of the Apostles, and the History of the early Church to the Middle Ages.—.—Helland. Dogrnatics :—Theol-ogy and Anthropology.—Sverdrup. COURSE ll. (Every Third Year, 1908-1909). Old Testament:——Historical Books and Jeremiah, Isaiah, or Ezekiel alternatively—Sverdrup. New Testament:—The Gospel of Luke, Epistle to the Romans and the Galatians, or to the Colossians, and the Ephesians alternatively.—Helland. Church History:—I. and II. Corinthians, 1. Peter, I. Thes- salonians; History of the Church through the Middle Ages.—Helland. Dogmatics :é—Soteriology—Sverdrup. Homiletics :——Sverdrup. COURSE lll. (Every Third Year, 1906-1907). Old Testament—The Psalms; Connections between the 01d and the New Testament; Matthew; the Epistle of James and Epistle to the Hebrews.—Sverdrup. New Testament:—The Gospel of Johny—Helland.‘ Church History:—II. Peter; Jude; II. Thessalonians; His- tory of the Church after the Reformation.—Helland. Symbolics and the Symbolical Books of the Norwegian Luth- eran Church.~—Sverdrup. ' By the English Professor in Theology, H. A. Urseth. (1905-1906). Homiletics:—Three hours a week. New Testament Greek:—Two hours a week. History of the American Church:—TWO hours a week. Preaching in English:—One hour a week. Show less
12 AUGSBURG SEMINARY 1879’, is an organization for the mutual aid of members in case of sickness. It has charge of the bathrooms. Students who room at the Seminary and pay a fee of 50 cents per semester may become members, and as such they are entitled to free use of the baths, and, in case of‘... Show more12 AUGSBURG SEMINARY 1879’, is an organization for the mutual aid of members in case of sickness. It has charge of the bathrooms. Students who room at the Seminary and pay a fee of 50 cents per semester may become members, and as such they are entitled to free use of the baths, and, in case of‘ sickness, to free medical attendance, provided, that no student may receive aid exceeding $15 in any one school year; 7 A missionary society, organized in 1885, which has awakened among the students a remarkable interest both in Home and Foreign Missions; ‘ Idun Library Association; The Prohibition League, which meets once a week. THE AUGSBURG BAND was organized in 1904 and now consist of 21 member-s. During the first year of its existence it made fine progress and awakened an interest in instrumental music which is still increasing. Nearly all the members remained to the end of the term and thus kept the organization intact. Boys who play band instruments. brass or reed, and who come to Augsburg next year, will stand a good chance to become members and thus add also to their musical edu- cation. THE AUGSBURG- STRING BAND was organized in 1905 and met for rehearsal twice a week during the school year. - AUGSBURG ECHO is published monthly by the students and is edited by a Board elected by them. The subscription price is 50 cents per year in advance. ALUMNI ASSOCIATION. The Augsburg Seminary Alumni Association held its first meeting in May, 1891. Its annual meeting is held the day following commencement. The Association aims to unite the graduates and keep up their interest in their Alma Mater. ‘ ANNOUNCEMENT. The Theological Department opens September 17, 1906. Entrance Examinations to the Greek Department Sep- tember 27—29, 1906. The Greek and Preparatory Departments open Octo- ber I, 1906. Show less
6 AUGSBURG SEMINARY these principles. They are underlying and determining every detail of the work of the school. No branch of study is taken up, and no arrangement of time or work is made without this purpose. Thus it is attempted to educate ministers who combine thorough knowledge of the divine... Show more6 AUGSBURG SEMINARY these principles. They are underlying and determining every detail of the work of the school. No branch of study is taken up, and no arrangement of time or work is made without this purpose. Thus it is attempted to educate ministers who combine thorough knowledge of the divine word with Christian character, and who know how to work in the spirit of brotherly love and sympathy with the people in the churches. ' HISTORICAL. Augsburg Seminary was founded in 1869 at Mar— shall, VVis. Prof. A. Wenaas was placed in charge. The aim was to educate ministers for free Lutheran churches. The idea was new to the Norwegians, and the school could not be modeled after the institutions of the estab— lished church of Norway. The school has, therefore, had more difficulties to contend with than the seminaries established later. The supporters of Augsburg Seminary were at first connected with the Swedish Augustana Synod. When in 1870 they parted from the Swedes and organized the Conference, the school was left without buildings, and for about two years was conducted in a rented hall by Prof. VVenaas. . But the energetic and practical Rev. 0. Paulson, at that time in charge of a church in Minneapolis, took up the work of securing suitable quarters. He obtained‘ grounds in Minneapolis, raised about $4, 000 in cash, and in 1872 had a three—story brick veneered building ready to receive the school. This gave courage to the supporters of the Seminary, and the following year at the annual meeting'of the Con— ference a second chair in theology was created, to which Prof. Sven Oftedal accepted a call and began work the same year. In 1874 two more theological professors were ap— pointed, namely, G. Sverdrup and R. Gunnerson. The school now had a theological faculty composed of four able, energetic men. But experience soon made it clear that a theological faculty, however able, was not enough, to make the school equal to the demands made upon it. But the lesson had to be learned through years of ex— perience. ' . Show less
18 AUGSBURG SEMINARY ‘ Course II. Senior Arithmetic. Text-book, supplemented by other material. The first four weeks of the course are devoted to a review of fractions. 5 times a week. Second Preparatory I and II. Course Ill. High School Algebra. The fundamental rules, factoring, divisors,... Show more18 AUGSBURG SEMINARY ‘ Course II. Senior Arithmetic. Text-book, supplemented by other material. The first four weeks of the course are devoted to a review of fractions. 5 times a week. Second Preparatory I and II. Course Ill. High School Algebra. The fundamental rules, factoring, divisors, multiples,-simple and simultaneous equa— tions, fractions, theory of exponents, involution, evolution Show less
AUGSBURG SEMINARS! 13 COURSES OF INSTRUCTION. ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE. The Seminary is fully aware of the importance of a thor- ough and efficient training in the English language. Not only should those who yet hold Norwegian as their mother tongue have full command of English, but also... Show moreAUGSBURG SEMINARS! 13 COURSES OF INSTRUCTION. ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE. The Seminary is fully aware of the importance of a thor- ough and efficient training in the English language. Not only should those who yet hold Norwegian as their mother tongue have full command of English, but also should that growing class of boys whose mother tongue is English be given full opportunity to train themselves in its effective use. The problem of teaching Norwegian-born boys English idiom and expression is being solved by those methods which the long experience of the Seminary has found most helpful, and the larger demands of the American-born element are taken care of by the enlargement of courses from time to time. Course I. Grammar and Composition. The object of this course is to give a fair knowledge of punctuation, orthography, orthoepy, sentence analysis and parts of speech. This course is supplemented by exercises in reading, where faulty tones and defective enunciation, such as occur in foreign accent, will receive attention. Written work based on classics throughout. (Five times a week). First Preparatory I and II. Course II. Grammar and Composition. This course is to be a thorough and painstaking review of technical grammar. Considerable time will be devoted to the analysis of difficult passages from standard authors. Compositions which are based upon selections read, are designed to cultivate a simple and forcible style of narration and description. Collateral reading assigned throughout the year. (Five times a week). Second Preparatory I and II. Course lll. Elocution. The aim of this course is to ac- quaint the student with the principles of good reading, to train him in correct breathing and tone production, to help him form the habit of distinct articulation and correct enun- ciation, and to develop in him the power of natural vocal ex- pression. (ane a week). Third Preparatory I and II. Course 1V. 1. Grammar and Composition. The study of practical grammar correlated with composition. The study of the sentence as the unit of expression. Sentence analysis and construction. Drill on the essentials. (Two times a week). Third Preparatory I and II. ' 2. First Year Rhetoric and Composition. Class study of Merkley’s Modern Rhetoric. Written exercises on work sug- gested by text. Weekly themes. (Two times a week). Third Preparatory I and II. Course V. Second Year Rhetoric and Composition; Eng— lish classics; study of one of the following dramas: Mac- beth, Merchant of Venice, Julius Caesar. Two works for general reading. Written work based on reading. (Five times a week). Freshman I. Show less
