AUGSBURG SEMINARY. 47 tests held by the Prohibition League. To unify and promote the work in public speaking, The Augsburg Oratorical Association was organized in 1908. Under supervision of the faculty it has charge of all oratorical contests and debates. ~ M USICAL ORGANIZATIONS. The Augsburg... Show moreAUGSBURG SEMINARY. 47 tests held by the Prohibition League. To unify and promote the work in public speaking, The Augsburg Oratorical Association was organized in 1908. Under supervision of the faculty it has charge of all oratorical contests and debates. ~ M USICAL ORGANIZATIONS. The Augsburg Glee Club is composed of students who show marked musical ability and interest. Those who would become members must possess good voice, good ear, and fair ability to read music at sight. Several of the masterpieces of choral music for male voices are studied during the year and rendered at the various social gatherings and concerts in the Seminary and in the local churches. Professor Hendrickson is leader. The Augsburg Male Chorus is the oldest musical organization in the Seminary. Its aim is to drill students in practical chorus work and develop their taste for chaste music. All students who have good ear and some knowl- edge of musical notation may become members. The Augsburg Band was organized in 1904 and now consists of 21 members. During the first year of its existence it made fine progress and awakened an inter— est 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 instru— ments, 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 education. GENERAL SOCIETIES. The Augsburg Medical Aid Society, organized in 1879, is an organization for the mutual aid of members in case Show less
Inning SVEN OFTEDAL, Professor Emeritus, President. GEORGE SVERDRUP, JR., Vice-President. Professor of Old Testament Theology and Hebrew: SAMUEL O. SEVERSON, Secretary of Faculty. Professor of English and Mathematics. II. NORMAN HENDRICKSON, Registrar. 0 Professor of Latin and English. JOHN O.... Show moreInning SVEN OFTEDAL, Professor Emeritus, President. GEORGE SVERDRUP, JR., Vice-President. Professor of Old Testament Theology and Hebrew: SAMUEL O. SEVERSON, Secretary of Faculty. Professor of English and Mathematics. II. NORMAN HENDRICKSON, Registrar. 0 Professor of Latin and English. JOHN O. EVJEN, Professor of Church History. ELIAS P. HARBO, Professor of Systematic Theology. ANDREAS HELLAND, Professor of New Testament Theology. JOHN H. BLEGEN, Professor of Greek, German, and Norwegian. m2... Show less
AUGSBURG .SEMINARY. 31 pium; the Roman Empire as the greatest political idea before the French Revolution; the Elements of European Civilization; Institutional Christianity; h'lediacvalism: a) political and social in Feudalism, b) industrial and socio-political in the Free Cities, c) intellectual... Show moreAUGSBURG .SEMINARY. 31 pium; the Roman Empire as the greatest political idea before the French Revolution; the Elements of European Civilization; Institutional Christianity; h'lediacvalism: a) political and social in Feudalism, b) industrial and socio-political in the Free Cities, c) intellectual in Scho- lasticism, d) moral and religious in the Monastic Orders. The New Age growing out of Mediaevalism thru the Revival of Learning, the Great Discoveries and inven- tions, the formation of national governments, language. and vernacular literatures. Four times a week. Sopho- more I and II. PROFESSOR PE'l‘TERSEX. Course VIII. Modern History. Special attention is given to the following topics: the discovery of America and its historical significance; the Reformation Era ; the Catholic Reaction; the Thirty Year‘s \\'ar; the French Revolution; colonial expansion, commerce and industrial- ism; the new principles and forces of society; the modern state idea. Four times a week. Junior I and II. PROFESSOR PIET'I‘ERSIEN. GERMAN. PROFESSOR BLEGEN. The aim of the two years’ course in German is to enable the student to read fluently and translate readily common German, and to get a general knowledge of Ger- man literature and German authors. Course I. Elementary. Four times a week. Junior I and II. Course II. Keller’s Bilder aus der Deutschen Lite- ratur, and Storm’s Immensee read and translated. Re- view of Grammar. Four times a week. Senior I and II. Show less
AUGSBURG SEMINARY. 11 students will be admitted on examination or credentials from reputable schools or from state boards. All reason- able efforts will be made to place students in classes where they will find work suitable to their state of ad- vancement. Students who hold a certificate of... Show moreAUGSBURG SEMINARY. 11 students will be admitted on examination or credentials from reputable schools or from state boards. All reason- able efforts will be made to place students in classes where they will find work suitable to their state of ad- vancement. Students who hold a certificate of having satisfac- torily completed the course of the Preparatory depart— mer{t of Augsburg Seminary, and those who present cre- dentials from other schools, showing that they have cre- ditably completed a course equivalent to our Prepara- tory course, are admitted to the freshman class without examination. Other students may be admitted by pass— ing a prescribed examination. Advanced standing in any subject will be granted to students who present satisfactory credentials from other schools showing that they have pursued the subject to the same extent that is done in the Seminary. All applications for admission to the Theological de- partment are made to the Board of Directors and the Theological faculty. All candidates for admission to this department must furnish evidence of moral char- acter and Christian experience. I I . Examinations. ]. Regular. Regular written examinations are held at the close of each school year in all classes of the Pre- paratory and College departments. In subjects extended over a period of less than a year, final examinations are held on the completion of the subject. In addition to the regular class examinations, mem- bers of the senior class shall write two theses on pre- scribed subjects in Norwegian and English. Show less
AUGSBURG SEMINARY. 27 Course XII. History of the English Language. Senior elective, three hours per week. PROFESSOR SEVERSUN. Course XIII. Drama. A study of the origin and growth of the English drama. To illustrate the various periods of the history of the drama, students are required to read a... Show moreAUGSBURG SEMINARY. 27 Course XII. History of the English Language. Senior elective, three hours per week. PROFESSOR SEVERSUN. Course XIII. Drama. A study of the origin and growth of the English drama. To illustrate the various periods of the history of the drama, students are required to read a large num- ber of plays, beginning with the oldest specimens of the Pre-Shakespearean drama. Senior I, four hours per week. PROFESSOR Suvunsox. Course XIV. Shakespeare. Advanced course. Senior II, three hours per week, alternating with course IX. PROFESSOR SEVERSON. Course XV. Extempore Speaking, argumentation, and vocal inter- pretation of literature. The aim of this course is to train the students to thoro self-control and natural, effective enunciation when facing an audience. It aims also to strengthen the student’s ability to analyze mixed prob— lems and to organize matter in support of fundamental propositions. One hour a week. Open to Juniors and Seniors. This course alternates with course X. PROFESSOR Slivrtksox. NORWEGIAN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE. PROFESSORS BLEGEN, PETTERSEN, i lYDAHL, and HELLAND. The aim of the six years’ course in Norwegian is to teach students to read, write and speak the language cor- rectly and fluently and get a general and thoro knowledge of the history of Danish and Norwegian literature. .. ,..‘ yéW Show less
22 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. tolic times; the growth of the idea of the church as a legal organization ending in Catholicism; the idea of the re— formers as to church government, especially that of Lu- ther; the modern movement from the state churches, and the idea of a free church according to... Show more22 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. tolic times; the growth of the idea of the church as a legal organization ending in Catholicism; the idea of the re— formers as to church government, especially that of Lu- ther; the modern movement from the state churches, and the idea of a free church according to apostolic usages, unique in character and unhampered by worldly and ra- tionalistic methods of organization and government. 4. Pastoral Theology. This course comprises the study of the foundation of the pastoral office and the New Testament ministry; the call; the minister’s personal consecration and renewal of his call; the nature of his preparation; his relation to his people; his leadership in the congregation in all matters pertaining to worship. instruction, the edification of the congregation. and to its organized activities; the minis- terial acts. and finally the minister’s care of souls. This course will be supplemented by lectures of pastors in active service. 5. Paul's Epistle: to the Corinthians. These epistles are taken up in connection with Church Polity as offering the best documentary source of early church organization. 6. The Pastoral Epistles. The Pastoral Epistles are read in connection with Pastoral Theology. THEOLOGICAL PROPAEDEUTICS. This course aims to show the purpose. structure and growth of the various branches of Theology with a work- ing bibliography including the most recent theological pub- Show less
AUGSBURG SEMINARY. 29 Course VII. History of Norse and N or'wegian- Danish literature. The whole of Norwegian literature is studied in the light of Norwegian history. Special atten— tion is given to the Eddas, the Sagas, Ludvig Holberg, Wergeland, and Welhaven, and the great modern authors, with... Show moreAUGSBURG SEMINARY. 29 Course VII. History of Norse and N or'wegian- Danish literature. The whole of Norwegian literature is studied in the light of Norwegian history. Special atten— tion is given to the Eddas, the Sagas, Ludvig Holberg, Wergeland, and Welhaven, and the great modern authors, with critical reading of their works. Text—book: Erich- sen’s NorSk-danske Literaturhistorie. Four times a week in Senior, I and II. PROFESSOR PETTERSEN. HISTORY. PROFESSORS PETTERSEN, NYDAHI., and HELLAND. This most important study is followed thru the whole preparatory and college curriculum, and at every point special attention is given both to the so-called “facts” of history, and to their historical significance. Course I. History of the United States. The aim is to familiarize the student with historical matter viewed in chronological order and to arouse in him a proper in- terest in his country’s welfare. Text-book, assignment of topics, lectures, and collateral reading, especially me- moirs and biographies of prominent men. Four times a week. First Preparatory II. PROFESSOR PETTERSEN. Course II. History of the United States continued. In this course more advanced work is attempted, special attention being given to topical study and more indepen- dent reading that may lead the student to investigate and judge intelligently for himself. Four times a week. Second Preparatory I. PROFESSOR PETTERSEN. Course III. Civics. A Study of municipal, state and national government. The U. S. constitution is analyzed, Show less
WILLIAM MILLS, Professor of Greek and Mathematics. JOHANNES L. NYDAHL, Professor of Greek, and Natural Sciencc. WILHELM PETTERSEN, Professor of History. A. L. STOWELL, Director of Gymnasium. ea FACULTY COMMITTEES. Registration :—HENDRICK50N, SVERDRUP, and SEVERSON. Curriculum z—SVERDRUP,... Show moreWILLIAM MILLS, Professor of Greek and Mathematics. JOHANNES L. NYDAHL, Professor of Greek, and Natural Sciencc. WILHELM PETTERSEN, Professor of History. A. L. STOWELL, Director of Gymnasium. ea FACULTY COMMITTEES. Registration :—HENDRICK50N, SVERDRUP, and SEVERSON. Curriculum z—SVERDRUP, HENDRICKSON, and NYDAHL. Athletics :—-MILLs, HENDRICKSON, and SVERDRUP. Library :—SVERDRUP, EVJEN, and MILLS. Curator :—J. L. NYDAHL. Show less
AUGSBURG SEMINARY. 9 from this original purpose. An examination of the cur- riculum will make this statement clear at once. The three departments of the Seminary are, accord- ingly, one in purpose and not distinct schools. Yet, hundreds of young men have attended Augsburg and many graduated from... Show moreAUGSBURG SEMINARY. 9 from this original purpose. An examination of the cur- riculum will make this statement clear at once. The three departments of the Seminary are, accord- ingly, one in purpose and not distinct schools. Yet, hundreds of young men have attended Augsburg and many graduated from its college department who have not pursued theological studies afterward or ever in— tended to do so. This is entirely natural; for the courses are not planned to prepare for theological studies alone. Christian fathers naturally see benefits in an educational institution whose spirit and principles are distinctly re— ligious and Christian. A young man entering Augsburg at once finds him- self surrounded by religious influences tending to lead and guide him in his intellectual development and spirit- ual growth so that during those precious years of youth- ful enthusiasm he may by earnest study and religious consecration become fitted for a life of service. The example of the Master and his first devoted followers is daily set before the students in order that they may be— come imbued with the truth and its saving power and filled with a desire to declare it before all men. Spiritual life and Christian character are accordingly considered of infinitely higher importance than mere knowledge as such. No amount of study, no accumula- tion of data, no mental culture are of any real value to the Christian minister apart from a personal experience of saving grace and a firm and manly conviction of the truth as it is in Jesus. At the same time the greatest emphasis is laid on a thoro study of God’s word, and no branch of human knowledge which may prepare the student for his special work or may be helpful to him in this work can be considered indifferent. Show less
40 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. Course VI. The study of the New Testament in the original. Junior. Three times a week during both se- mesters. PROFESSOR EVJEN. C ourse VII. Review of Catechism and Church His- tory. Instruction in Norwegian. Text-books the same as in Courses I and V. Senior. Two times a... Show more40 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. Course VI. The study of the New Testament in the original. Junior. Three times a week during both se- mesters. PROFESSOR EVJEN. C ourse VII. Review of Catechism and Church His- tory. Instruction in Norwegian. Text-books the same as in Courses I and V. Senior. Two times a week dur- ing both semesters. PROFESSOR HARBO. MUSIC. Special classes in musical notation and sight reading will be organized and will be open to all students.- Those who show aptness and interest will have opportunity to become members of the students’ chorus, which will study some of the masterpieces of choral music for male voices. PENMANSHIP. Those who lack proficiency in this essential art will be accomorlated in special classes, where they will be drilled in the proper position and movements according to modern methods, so as to acquire a rapid and legible business hand. .41: 1 ._'. . 1 Ass.- 3 3 It, 3 I . l, Show less
,________w ‘I AUGSBURG SEMINARY. 19 the Church history of the Middle Ages reveals to us the power of the Gospel when brought in contact with an uncultured, heathen race. The results are, however, to a great extent of only an external nature, for of a true, - living connection of the church with... Show more,________w ‘I AUGSBURG SEMINARY. 19 the Church history of the Middle Ages reveals to us the power of the Gospel when brought in contact with an uncultured, heathen race. The results are, however, to a great extent of only an external nature, for of a true, - living connection of the church with its Master we see ,, but little. ii Nevertheless the true and living church existed and ‘1 did its quiet work even thru the dark ages, and it is the ; duty to point out this fact. rather than to lose oneself in the study of the official church and its worldly ways. i s The third course offers the study of the history of the church after the Reformation besides some of the Apos- i tolic writings. The Reformation of the sixteenth century , stands preeminently for true church life as against for— malism. It is true, there has been much formalism even I after the Reformation even in the Lutheran church itself, but there have also, on the other hand, been great forces in action, forces which have wrought wonders in the home church, in society, and in the foreign mission field. After all the church of the great Reformation still moves onward, resembling with a greater and truer reality than any other period since the Apostolic Age the flock follow— ing the Good Shepherd. History of the American. Church. A course in the History of the American church, giving special attention to the characteristic growth of the church on American soil, particularly the Lutheran branch, is conducted in English. SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY. Systematic Theology is the systematic exposition of the teaching of the Bible concerning God and man and their relation to each other. It naturally divides itself Show less
AUGSBURG SEMINARY. 43 Sophomore. BOTH SEMESTERS. English VII, 5. Norwegian V, 4. Greek II, 5. Latin 1, 5. Religion V, 3. History VII, 4. Junior. BOTH SEMESTERS. English VIII” IX, XI. Latin II, 5. XV, 4. German I, 3. A Norwegian VI, 3. History VIII, 4. Greek III, 5. Religion (Greek N. Test.) 3.... Show moreAUGSBURG SEMINARY. 43 Sophomore. BOTH SEMESTERS. English VII, 5. Norwegian V, 4. Greek II, 5. Latin 1, 5. Religion V, 3. History VII, 4. Junior. BOTH SEMESTERS. English VIII” IX, XI. Latin II, 5. XV, 4. German I, 3. A Norwegian VI, 3. History VIII, 4. Greek III, 5. Religion (Greek N. Test.) 3. BOTH SEMESTERS. Senior. English IX, X. XI, XII, 4. Latin III, 5. Norwegian VII, 4. German II, 4. Greek V & VI, 4. Religion VII, 2. PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT. Sub Class. BOTH SEMESTERS. English I, 5. Religion (Norw.) 3. Norwegian I, 5. Penmanship 1. Arithmetic I, 5. Music 1. Geography I, 5. First Class. FIRST SEMESTER. SECOND SEMESTER. Political Geography II, 5. English II, 5. English II, 5. Physiography, 5. Arithmetic II, 5. Arithmetic II, 5. Norwegian II, 4. Norwegian II, 4. Catechism, (Norw.) I, 3. U. S. History I, 4. Catechism, (Norw.) I, 3. Show less
AUGSBURG SEMINARY. 25 Course IV. Elocution. The aim of this course is to acquaint 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 enunciation, and to develop in him the power of... Show moreAUGSBURG SEMINARY. 25 Course IV. Elocution. The aim of this course is to acquaint 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 enunciation, and to develop in him the power of natural vocal expression. Once a week. Second Preparatory I and II. PROFESSOR SEVsRsox. Course V. Rhetoric and Composition. Class study of Merkley’s Modern Rhetoric; written exercises. Literature: Study of Macbeth, Julius Caesar, and Milton’s Minor Poems; four or five books for read- ing and practice. \Veekly themes. Five times a week. Third Preparatory I and II. PROFESSOR HENDRICKsON. Course VI. Rhetoric and Composition. Study of Exposition, Argumentation, Narration, and Description. Debate. Weekly essays. Text: Baldwin's College Manual of Rhetoric. Literature: Careful study of Othello, Hamlet, Burke’s Conciliation with the Co- lonies, and one of Bacon’s Essays; four or five books for collateral reading. Five times a week. Freshman I and II. PROFESSOR Slim-:RsOX. Course VII. 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 successful accomplishment a first-hand acquaintance with the works of representative authors besides the text used. One carefully prepared essay is required each month based on literary work, as well as h..- ". - Show less
r AUGSBURG SEMINARY. 39 churches because used as text books in Lutheran Sunday schools and in the confirmation classes. Text books: Sverdrups Forklaring and Vogts lille Bibelhistorie. The instruction is given in Norwegian. First Preparatory. Three times a week during both semesters. PROFESSOR... Show morer AUGSBURG SEMINARY. 39 churches because used as text books in Lutheran Sunday schools and in the confirmation classes. Text books: Sverdrups Forklaring and Vogts lille Bibelhistorie. The instruction is given in Norwegian. First Preparatory. Three times a week during both semesters. PROFESSOR HELLAND. Course II. In this course is used a larger book on Bible History so as to give the student a better idea of the way of God and the divine revelation in its successive development. Text book: Vogts st¢rre Bibelhistorie. The instruction is in Norwegian. Second Preparatory. Three times a week during both semesters. PROFESSOR BLEGEN. Course III. In this course the religious instruction is in English and as text book is used the Explanation of Luther’s catechism (English translation by Professor Urseth), the idea being to review this simple and yet pro- found representation of the way of salvation and at the same time familiarize the students with the religious terms in the English language. Third Preparatory. Three times a week during both semesters. PROFESSOR EVJEN. Course IV. Study of the Bible History in English. Text-book: Bible History (Augustana Synod Edition). Also extensive reading of selected portions of the Bible. Freshman. Three times a week during both semesters. PROFESSOR HENDRICKSON. Course V. Church History. Text-book: Jensen & Platou, Kirkehistorie. Instruction in Norwegian. Sopho— more. Three times a week during both semesters. PROFESSOR BLEGEN. Pa. Show less
AUGSBURG SEMINARY. 21 consists in ridding minds of worldly notions as to preach- ing and self—confidence in order that Word and Spirit may have full sway. Further the course consists in study of the pericopes ; analytical reading of representative ser- mons; written outlines of sermons and... Show moreAUGSBURG SEMINARY. 21 consists in ridding minds of worldly notions as to preach- ing and self—confidence in order that Word and Spirit may have full sway. Further the course consists in study of the pericopes ; analytical reading of representative ser- mons; written outlines of sermons and religious ad- dresses, and weekly sermons in class. 2. Catechetics. Catechetics as a branch of Practical Theology attempts to teach the proper methods of instructing the young in the church, especially, in the Christian religion. It looks upon the educational work entrusted to every congrega- tion as fundamentally necessary and requiring careful training of teachers and patient and systematic execu- tion. A good pastor should not only himself be able “to feed the lambs” but should also know how to teach others the same art. The course involves, first, a survey of the history of Christian education; secondly, a description of the theories and methods of such education as they pre- vail in the church today; thirdly, the practical application of principles and methods to our educational needs, so that the material of instruction may be suited as much as possible to the growing heart and mind of the child. This again involves a knowledge of the systematic use of the Bible for instruction as well as of the other books used in catechetical instruction. 3. Church Polity. This course discusses the biblical theory of the con- gregation as the communion of saints; the offices, or- ganization, and government of the congregation in apos Show less
AUGSBURG SEMINARY. 15 of sin. Thru all the centuries we see His never ceasing compassion, and in all His dealings we behold the great aim. the salvation of mankind. To help the students to see “the footprints of the Lord” is one of the chief aims of Augsburg Seminary. For this reason the study of... Show moreAUGSBURG SEMINARY. 15 of sin. Thru all the centuries we see His never ceasing compassion, and in all His dealings we behold the great aim. the salvation of mankind. To help the students to see “the footprints of the Lord” is one of the chief aims of Augsburg Seminary. For this reason the study of the Old Testament has al- ways been given a prominent place in the theological course. But this is not all. We hold that the Bible is the record of God’s revelation to man and itself a very es- sential part of this revelation. We do not look upon he Bible with its Old and New Testament merely as a book consisting of “two volumes bound in one.” There is a great truth contained in the old saying that “the New Testament lies hidden in the Old, and the Old is revealed in the New.” In order to give the students a clear understanding of the Bible as a whole, we regard it of the greatest importance to point out this intimate relation and its bearing on the two covenants. NEW TESTAMENT THEOLOGY. In this part of Bible study the first aim is to give the students a clear and concise view of the life of Our Lord Jesus Christ. This must necessarily form the foundation of the whole study of Christianity and the Christian church. The study of the Master’s life is therefore of the greatest importance; first of all since it is the full revela— tion of God’s grace, so often pointed to by the prophets of the Old Testament. In the Gospel record He reveals Himself as “the prophet mighty in word and deed before God and all the people.” But He also reveals Himself as the Son of God and the Savior of mankind, and only Show less