firminarg (flalmhar. 1315—1915 Sept. 20 and 21, Entrance Examinations. Sept. 22, Recitations begin in all departments. Nov. 25, Thanksgiving Day. Dec. 22, at noon, Christmas Vacation begins. Jan. 5, 7 :45 A. M. Recitations begin. Jan. 25—29, Semester Examinations. fan. 29, First Semester ,ends. Feb... Show morefirminarg (flalmhar. 1315—1915 Sept. 20 and 21, Entrance Examinations. Sept. 22, Recitations begin in all departments. Nov. 25, Thanksgiving Day. Dec. 22, at noon, Christmas Vacation begins. Jan. 5, 7 :45 A. M. Recitations begin. Jan. 25—29, Semester Examinations. fan. 29, First Semester ,ends. Feb. 1, Second Semester begins. Feb. 12, Lincoln’s Birthday. Feb. 22, Washington’s Birthday. ' Apr. 15, at noon, Easter Vacation begins. Apr. 25, at 7:45 A. M. Recitations begin. JVIay 24, Commencement Day. May 25, Alumni Day. Closing Exercises of the Theological Department. Show less
BOARD OF TRUSTEES. Rev. K. B. Birkeland, Minneapolis, Minn, President. Term expires June, 1916. Mr. Otto Hansen, Minneapolis, Minn. Term expires June, 1915. Mr. Oscar Gnnderson, Minneapolis, Minn. Term expires June, 1917. Rev. E. E. Gynild, Willmar, Minn. Term expires June, 1918. Mr. Knnt Flaa,... Show moreBOARD OF TRUSTEES. Rev. K. B. Birkeland, Minneapolis, Minn, President. Term expires June, 1916. Mr. Otto Hansen, Minneapolis, Minn. Term expires June, 1915. Mr. Oscar Gnnderson, Minneapolis, Minn. Term expires June, 1917. Rev. E. E. Gynild, Willmar, Minn. Term expires June, 1918. Mr. Knnt Flaa, Abercrombie, N. Dak. Term expires June, 1919. SECRETARY AND AUDITOR TO THE BOARD. Mr. Fred Panlson, Augsburg Seminary, Minneapolis, Minn. TREASURER. Miss Ragna Szrerdrnp, Augsburg Seminary, Minneapolis, Minn. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Professor George Sverdrnp, Minneapolis, Minn. President ex officio. Mr. C. M. Roan, M. D., Minneapolis, Minn. Term expires June, 1915. Rev. 0. L. Torm'k, Racine, Wis. Term expires June, 1915. Rev. E. O. Larsen, Willrnar, Minn. Term expires June, 1916. Mr. Thomas Brekke, Aneta, N. Dak. Term expires June, 1916. Show less
Jamltg anh Elnatmrtnra. GEORGE SVERDRUP, M. A., President. Professor of Old Testament Theology and Hebrew. REV. ELIAS P. HARBO, B. A., Vice President. Professor of Systematic Theology. REV. ANDREAS I—IELLAND, Cand. Phil. Secretary of the Theological Faculty. Professor of New Testament Theology.... Show moreJamltg anh Elnatmrtnra. GEORGE SVERDRUP, M. A., President. Professor of Old Testament Theology and Hebrew. REV. ELIAS P. HARBO, B. A., Vice President. Professor of Systematic Theology. REV. ANDREAS I—IELLAND, Cand. Phil. Secretary of the Theological Faculty. Professor of New Testament Theology. REV. JOHN O. EVJEN, Ph. D. Professor of Church History. JOHANNEs L. NYDAHL, B. A., Cand. Theol. Secretary of the General Faculty. Professor of Natural Science and Norwegian. REV. H. N. HENDRICKSON, B. A., Registrar. Professor of Latin and History. REV. JOHN H. BLEGEN, B. A., Professor of German and Norwegian. SAMUEL O. SEVERSON, M. A. Professor of English. Show less
WILLIAM MILLS, B. A., Cand. The01., Librarian. Professor of Greek and Mathematics. J. DULEBOHN, B. A. l Instructor in English. REV. J. E. LOBECK, B. A. Instructor in U. 5. History and Norwegian. H. S. DIEHL, B. A. . Instructor in Chemistry. J. A. HOUKOM, B. A., Instructor in Arithmetic. “ S. P.... Show moreWILLIAM MILLS, B. A., Cand. The01., Librarian. Professor of Greek and Mathematics. J. DULEBOHN, B. A. l Instructor in English. REV. J. E. LOBECK, B. A. Instructor in U. 5. History and Norwegian. H. S. DIEHL, B. A. . Instructor in Chemistry. J. A. HOUKOM, B. A., Instructor in Arithmetic. “ S. P. RONNEI, '. Instructor in Bookkeeping and Commercial Law. HARRY ANDERSON, Director of Glee Club and Chorus. 0. A. URSETH, Director of Band and Orchestra. ARTHUR HANSON, B. A., Director of Gymnasium. FACULTY COMMITTEES. Registrationz—HARBO, BLEGEN, and HENDRICKSON. Curriculum t—HARBO, NYDAHL, and SEVERSON. Athletics t—HARBO, HENDRICKSON, and SEVERSON. Catalog I—HARBO, HENDRICKSON, and NYDAHL. Curator of Museum 2—]. L. NYDAHL. Show less
Aim anh Einfiplim’. The aim of the founders of Augsburg Seminary was the education of young men for the Christian ministry. Specifically they had in view a ministry equipped and fitted for service in American Lutheran free churches and unbiased by the educational theories and church ideals of the... Show moreAim anh Einfiplim’. The aim of the founders of Augsburg Seminary was the education of young men for the Christian ministry. Specifically they had in view a ministry equipped and fitted for service in American Lutheran free churches and unbiased by the educational theories and church ideals of the state church. While the curriculum of the school has been broadened and perfected in the course of time, it has been done along the lines of the foundation principles, and there has been no disposition to waver from its original purpose. 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 have graduated from its college department who have not pursued theological studies afterwards or even intended to do so. This is entirely natural, for the courses are not planned to prepare for theological studies alone. Christian parents naturally see benefits in an educational instruction 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- Show less
AUGSBURG SEMINARY 7 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,... Show moreAUGSBURG SEMINARY 7 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 thorough study of the “Word of God, and no branch of human knowledge which rna}r prepare the student for his special work or may be help- ful to him in this work can be considered indifferent. It follows that no so—called higher education which tends to foster aristocratic or hierarchic ideas among the students can be considered Christian in character or in accordance with the best interests of a free people and its institutions. It is necessary always to retain the Christian conception of greatness, “Whosoever would become great among you, shall be your servant,” lest higher education become a means of introducing castes among the people and especially of causing any estrange— nient between minister and people in the church. Augsburg Seminary subordinates all its work, its curriculum, its management and discipline to those principles. Since the founding of the school, 234 have grad— uated from the College department, and 384 from the Theological department. A large majority of the grad— uates are engaged in religious work in the Lutheran churches in America or in foreign mission fields. Show less
8 AUGSBURG SEMINARY STUDENT REGULATIONS. I. Terms of Admission. 1. All applications for admission to the Preparatory or College course are made to the President. 2. Students who have a fair common school educa- tion, including an elementary knowledge of English grammar, political geography,... Show more8 AUGSBURG SEMINARY STUDENT REGULATIONS. I. Terms of Admission. 1. All applications for admission to the Preparatory or College course are made to the President. 2. Students who have a fair common school educa- tion, including an elementary knowledge of English grammar, political geography, common and decimal frac- tions, and history of the United States, may be admitted to the first class in the Preparatory department. Those who are deficient in the common branches will be given a chance to make up these in sub—classes that will be organized for such students, if required. 3. To the other classes in the Preparatory depart- ment students will be admitted on examination or cred— entials from reputable schools or from state boards. All reasonable efforts will be made to place students in classes where they will find work suitable to their state of advancement. 4. Students who hold a certificate of having satis— factorily completed the course of the Preparatory de- partment of Augsburg Seminary, and those who present credentials from other schools showing that they have creditably 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. 5. Advanced standing in any subject will be granted to students who present satisfactory credentials from other schools showing that they have pursued the sub— ject to the same extent that is done in the Seminary. 6. All applications for admission to the Theological department are made to the Theological Faculty and the Show less
AUGSBURG SEMINARY 9 Board of Directors. All candidates for admission to this department must furnish evidence of moral char- acter and Christian experience. 11. Registration and Class Work. 1. Every student is required to register for a def- inite amount of work. In case a student wishes to... Show moreAUGSBURG SEMINARY 9 Board of Directors. All candidates for admission to this department must furnish evidence of moral char- acter and Christian experience. 11. Registration and Class Work. 1. Every student is required to register for a def- inite amount of work. In case a student wishes to discontinue a subject for which he has been properly registered or finds it desirable to change his registration he must first have the registrar’s permission. 2. Whenever in the opinion of the teacher it is advis- able to have a student assigned to another grade of work in the department, the teacher shall send him to the registrar with a request for the proper change. 3. Class work lost on account of late registration or from other causes must be made up. The work shall be assigned by the teacher of each subject, and no credit shall be given until such work has been done. 4. If a student desires extra work, he shall notify the instructor in the subject which he wishes to pursue. Such work may be granted by the registration committee on recommendation of the instructor only when the applicant has a record for good scholarship in all lines of his work. 5. N0 student who has been unable to carry success- fully the regular work shall be allowed to carry extra work in the succeeding year. III. Examinations. 1. Regular written examinations are held at the close of each semester in all classes of the Preparatory and College departments. 2. Candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Arts Show less
10 AUGSBURG SEMINARY shall present two final theses, one in the English and one in the Norwegian language. The subject must be ap- proved by the respective instructors and must be selected before the end of January. The English thesis must be presented not later than the last of March, and the N... Show more10 AUGSBURG SEMINARY shall present two final theses, one in the English and one in the Norwegian language. The subject must be ap- proved by the respective instructors and must be selected before the end of January. The English thesis must be presented not later than the last of March, and the N or— wegian thesis not later than May first. Each thesis shall be judged by the instructor and a censor chosen by the general faculty. In all other senior subjects the can- didates shall pass the ordinary semester examinations. 3. Absence from examination in any subject, with— out sufficient cause, shall be regarded as a failure in that subject. 4. Examinations for entrance are held in the fall, immediately before the opening of the Preparatory and College departments, and shall be conducted under the supervision of the faculty. 5. Special Examinations. Students may be granted special examination on applying to the President and paying a fee of one dollar. This rule applies to con— ditioned students and those who have made up work by themselves and wish to take examination for credit. 6. Examinations in the Theological department are held the last ten days of May. They consist of written work in the five following subjects: Old Testament, New Testament, Dogmatics, Church History, and Prac— tical Theology. The oral examinations follow and are conducted by a committee composed of the Theological faculty and two members selected by the faculty. IV. Class Standings. 1. In determining the standing of a student in any subject, the average monthly standing shall be combined with the results of the final examination in the ratio of Show less
AUGSBURG SEMINARY 11 two to one. This does not apply to the theses of the senior class in the College department. 2. The alphabetical scale is used in reporting the final standing; each letter constitutes a grade and has the following significance: ' A A_ } Excellent. B B__ } Good. C . C_ } Fair.... Show moreAUGSBURG SEMINARY 11 two to one. This does not apply to the theses of the senior class in the College department. 2. The alphabetical scale is used in reporting the final standing; each letter constitutes a grade and has the following significance: ' A A_ } Excellent. B B__ } Good. C . C_ } Fair. D Barely passable. E Conditioned. F Failure. 3. All conditions received in class as well as en— trance conditions must be removed within the next semester. 4. Failure in any study may be removed by passing entrance examinations in a satisfactory manner. 5. N0 student shall be allowed to carry on work as a regular student if he is conditioned in more than two— fifths of his work. ' 6. No student shall be allowed to enter the senior class with conditions. V. Degrees. 1. Any student of good moral character who has satisfactorily completed the course in the Preparatory de- partment shall be entitled to a certificate of graduation. Show less
12 AUGSBURG SEMINARY 2. The degree of Bachelor of Arts shall be confer— red on any student of good moral character who has satisfactorily completed the four years in the College de— partment. 3. The degree of Calcdidatus Theologice is confer— red upon graduates of the Theological department. (Emu... Show more12 AUGSBURG SEMINARY 2. The degree of Bachelor of Arts shall be confer— red on any student of good moral character who has satisfactorily completed the four years in the College de— partment. 3. The degree of Calcdidatus Theologice is confer— red upon graduates of the Theological department. (Emu-are nf Elam-union. I. Theological. Three years. II. Collegiate. Four years. III. Preparatory. Four years. THE THEOLOGICAL DEPARTMENT. The Theological department of Augsburg Seminary offers to its students a three years’ course of study. The aim is to give them a thorough knowledge of the Bible, the history of the Christian church, the teachings and principles of the Lutheran church, and a practical train- ing in deaiing with the principal questions that arise in pastoral life and in the pastoral leadership of the congre- gation. As far as possible, the Bible is studied in its original tongues. It is clearly realized, however, that mere knowledge is not a complete equipment of a worker in the vineyard of our Lord. T he all-important consid- eration is to awaken and foster in the student true loy- alty to Christ and absolute obedience to the Holy Spirit: for without these qualities no man can become “a good and faithful servant” in God’s house. Show less
AUGSBURG SEMINARY 13 OLD TESTAMENT INTRODUCTION AND EXEGESIS. The Old Testament record of God’s dealings with His chosen people, as well as with the nations in general, stand for all times as though written in stone, showing clearly God’s infinite love and man’s perverted ways on account of sin.... Show moreAUGSBURG SEMINARY 13 OLD TESTAMENT INTRODUCTION AND EXEGESIS. The Old Testament record of God’s dealings with His chosen people, as well as with the nations in general, stand for all times as though written in stone, showing clearly God’s infinite love and man’s perverted ways on account of sin. Through all the centuries we see His never ceasing compassion, and in all His dealings we be— hold the great aim, the salvation of mankind. The Bible, with its Old and New Testament, is not merely 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, it is con— sidered of the greatest importance to point out this inti- mate relation and its bearing on the two covenants. NEW TESTAMENT INTRODUCTION AND EXEGESIS. 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 foun— dation of the whole study of Christianity and the Chris— tian church. The study of the Master’s life is therefore of the greatest importance, since it is the full revelation 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 be— fore God and all the pople.” But He also reveals Him- self as the Son of God and the Savior of mankind, and only when viewing the Master as such are we enabled to understand both His words and His deeds. As the best means of studying the life of our Lord and especially His training of true workers for the King- Show less
14 AUGSBURG SEMINARY dom we regard the Gospel according to St. Mark. It is studied synoptically; i. e., the history as recorded by the three other Evangelists is constantly referred to and taken into consideration. In connection with the history of Christ’s life on earth the Epistles of St. Paul... Show more14 AUGSBURG SEMINARY dom we regard the Gospel according to St. Mark. It is studied synoptically; i. e., the history as recorded by the three other Evangelists is constantly referred to and taken into consideration. In connection with the history of Christ’s life on earth the Epistles of St. Paul are studied historically. This means neither mere exegesis nor mere introduction. They are studied as historical documents of the greatest value to those who wish to become acquainted with the Apostolic Age and to judge it rightly, especially in re— gard to its conception and teaching of the Gospel of Christ. Both the Gospels and the Epistles are pre—emin- ently historical, and not dogmatic, documents and should be studied as such. But the Gospel record relates not only to Our Lord; as “good tidings” it stands in a most intimate relation to all mankind. It not only tells about the Messenger; it is in itself a message to a fallen race. This viewpoint is given special attention in the study of the Gospel accord— ing to St. Luke, which forms the most important part of the second course of New Testament Theology. Under the same viewpoint some of the Epistles of St. Paul are also studied as a part of this course. There is yet another eternal truth of the highest im- portance revealed in the Gospel record and other New Testament writings. It is the intimate connection be— tween Christ and his Church, a connection spoken of by Our Savior himself as like unto that of the Good Shep— herd and his flock and of the true vine and its branches. Christ has not only done certain things for us, he has, so to speak, opened his own heart to us, so that we may get a glimpse of the depth of His love. And in so doing he has revealed the Father also. It is of the Show less
AUGSBURG SEMINARY 15- greatest importance to realize this living connection be- tween Our Savior and his Church, this communion which makes the Church the body of Christ. a holy tem- ple built of living stones, himself being the chief corner— stone. Tt is the realization of this connection which... Show moreAUGSBURG SEMINARY 15- greatest importance to realize this living connection be- tween Our Savior and his Church, this communion which makes the Church the body of Christ. a holy tem- ple built of living stones, himself being the chief corner— stone. Tt is the realization of this connection which forms the necessary basis for the Christian faith in eternal salvation and the “restoration of all things.” It therefore naturally leads up to and culminates in the study of “the last things.” As the best material for this part of the study of the New Testament we consider the Gospel according to St. John. CHURCH HlSTORY. The first course consists of the study of the Aposto- lic Age and the history of the early church to the Middle Ages. In the second course the history of the church dur— ing the Middle Ages is studied. he third course offers the study of the history of the church after the Reformation. History of the American Church. The course gives attention to the characteristic growth of the church on American soil, particularly the Lutheran branch. History of Dogma. This course traces the develop- ment of theological doctrine from the beginning of the second century to about 1700 A. D. Symbolics. The creeds are genetically treated and elucidated. 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
16 AUGSBURG SEMINARY into three main branches; namely, Theology, or the Christian doctrine concerning God, Anthropology, or the Christian doctrine concerning man, and Soteriology, or ' the Christian doctrine concerning the restoration and maintenance of the true communion between God and man. To... Show more16 AUGSBURG SEMINARY into three main branches; namely, Theology, or the Christian doctrine concerning God, Anthropology, or the Christian doctrine concerning man, and Soteriology, or ' the Christian doctrine concerning the restoration and maintenance of the true communion between God and man. To this part of a theological course also belongs the study of Ethics. PRACTICAL TH EOLOGY.* I. Homiletics. This course includes first a survey of the History of Preaching, showing the character of the first Christian witness-bearing and the development of the characteristic principles of this preaching as an art: its alliance with pagan rhetoric and oratory; the consequences of this alli— ance upon the form and material of preaching, and the efforts made to find a form of its own in more complete harmony with the Word of God. Secondly the course involves a systematic study of the essentials of preaching as testifying of Christ, properly designated as Homiletics. It is constantly borne in mind that the power of preach- ing does not lie in human art but in divine authority of the Word and the Spirit of God. Hence, while there must be intense study of the text and much practice in the art of presenting truth, the essential homiletic pre- paration consists in ridding minds of worldly notions as to preaching and self-confidence in order that Word and Spirit may have full sway. Further the course consists in the study of the pericopes; analytical reading of representative sermons; written outlines of sermons and religious addresses, and weekly sermons in class. * The work in this branch has been divided among the members of the Theological Faculty. Show less
AUGSBURG SEMINARY 17 2. Catechetics. Catechetics as a branch of Practical Theology at- tempts 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 congregation as fundamentally necessary and... Show moreAUGSBURG SEMINARY 17 2. Catechetics. Catechetics as a branch of Practical Theology at- tempts 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 congregation as fundamentally necessary and requiring careful training of teachers and patient and systematic execution. 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 educa— tion as they prevail in the church today; thirdly, the practical application of principles and methods to our educational need, 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— tolic times; the growth of the idea of the church as a legal organization ending in Catholicism; the idea of the reformers as to church government, especially that of Luther; the modern movement from the state churches, and the idea of a free church according to apostolic usages, unique in character and unhampered by wordly and rationalistic methods of organization and govern- ment. Show less
