6 AUGSBURG SEMINARY PROF. SVEN OFTEDAL. Prof. Oftedal was born at Stavanger, Norway, March 22, 1844. His parents were serious Christians, who con— scientiously followed the apostolic exhortation : bring your children up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. They also were anxious, that their... Show more6 AUGSBURG SEMINARY PROF. SVEN OFTEDAL. Prof. Oftedal was born at Stavanger, Norway, March 22, 1844. His parents were serious Christians, who con— scientiously followed the apostolic exhortation : bring your children up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. They also were anxious, that their boys should get the best education that the schools of the country could give. Sven, therefore, attended college at Stavanger, where he took the regular classical course, and became a student at the University of Norway in Christiania in 1862. After a course in philosophy, he took, what is known as “examen philosophicum” in 1863. After that time, partly at home, partly abroad, he studied ancient and modern languages during seven years. Suddenly and unexpectedly he com— menced studying theology and took his theological ex— amination in 1871. He felt a strong aversion against entering the estab— lished church of Norway as a regular clergyman. The life of a parson in the established church with its regular and tiresome round of duties did not seem satisfactory either to his manly spirit or to his religious fervor for the salvation of souls; nor was he in sympathy with the aristocratic system of the established church itself. His whole soul longed for independent religious work, where a free and living church might develop itself by the Spirit of God through the gospel, unhampered by human traditions and erroneous conceptions and ideas. In this state of mind an invitation to come to Amer— ica and help build up Augsburg Seminary was welcome to him. He came to Minneapolis in 1873 and com-menced work at once, and has continued ever since as theological professor at this institution. He also very soon became president of the Board of Trustees of the school, and in both capacities he has been the leading spirit in the or— ganization and upbuilding of the seminary. During 31 years he has worked almost incessantly for the welfare of Augsburg Seminary. Innumerable were the difficulties to be overcome, incredible was the bitter- ness of the opposition against Augsburg Seminary from the side of aristocratic ministers and vulgar minded poli— ticians, many were the schemes to destroy it in order to annihilate its influence among the Norwegians in America Show less
4' AUGSBURG SEMINARY Augsburg Seminary subordinates all its work, its whole curriculum, its management and its discipline, to 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... Show more4' AUGSBURG SEMINARY Augsburg Seminary subordinates all its work, its whole curriculum, its management and its discipline, to 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, Wis. 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. Wenaas. 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 S. R. Gunnerson. The school now had a theological faculty, composed of four Show less
BOARD OF TRUSTEES. SVEN HESKIN, Portland, N. D., . . . . . . . . . . ..June 1904 OTTO HANSEN, Waseca, Minn, . . . . . . . . . . ..]une 1905 PROF. SVEN OFTEDAL, Minneapolis, Minn.,...June 1906 SEVER LARSON, Madelia, Minn, . . . . . . . . . ..June 1907 REV. O. PAULSON, Blanchardville, Wis.,. . . . ... Show moreBOARD OF TRUSTEES. SVEN HESKIN, Portland, N. D., . . . . . . . . . . ..June 1904 OTTO HANSEN, Waseca, Minn, . . . . . . . . . . ..]une 1905 PROF. SVEN OFTEDAL, Minneapolis, Minn.,...June 1906 SEVER LARSON, Madelia, Minn, . . . . . . . . . ..June 1907 REV. O. PAULSON, Blanchardville, Wis.,. . . . .Jiine 1908 FACULTY. GEORG SVERD‘RUP, President, Professor of Old Testament Theology, Dogmatics, and Hebrew. SVEN OFTEDAL, President Board of Trustees, Professor of New Testament Exegesis, C hnrch History, and Greek. HANS A. URSETH, Professor of English Theology, and English Literature. JOHN H. BLEGEN, Professor of Greek, German, and Norwegian. H. NORMAN HENDRICKSON, Professor of Latin, English, and Music. JOHANNES L. NYDAHL, Professor of Greek, and Natnral Science. WILHELM PETTERSEN, Professor of History, and Mathematics. INSTRUCTOR. S. O. SEVERSON, English, United States History, and Arithmetic. AUGSBURG COLLEGE ARCHIVES Show less
AUGSBURG SEMINARY 11 COURSES 0F INSTRUCTION. ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE. The Seminary is fully aware of the importance of a thore v-ugh and efficient training in the English language. Not only should those who yet hold Norwegian as their muLher tongue have full command of English. but also... Show moreAUGSBURG SEMINARY 11 COURSES 0F INSTRUCTION. ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE. The Seminary is fully aware of the importance of a thore v-ugh and efficient training in the English language. Not only should those who yet hold Norwegian as their muLher tongue have full command of English. but also should lliat growing class of boys whose mother tongue is English be given full opportunity to [rain themselves in its effective use. The problem- ol’ teaching Norwegian-horn boys English idiom and expression is being solved by those. methods which the. long e'xpefleuce of the Seminary has found most helpful. and the larger demands of the American'almru ele; ment are taken care of by the enlargement of cugiurses from time to time, Cdurse I. Grammar: Elements of the Sentence. Read- ing and spelling drills. Orthoepy.—First Preparatory I and II.—Daily recitations. Course II. Grammar: The Parts of Speech. Reading and spelling drills, Language work—Second Preparatory I and II.—Daily recitations. Course III. Elocution and Reading: Third Preparatory 1_ Daily recitations. Course IV. Grammar: Review, Letter-writing and Business Forms. Daily recitations.—Third Preparatory II. Buehler’s Modern English Grammar used in all classes of the Preparatory Department. Course V. First Year Rhetoric and Composition. Eng— lish classicsstudy of one of the following dramas: Mac— beth. Merchant of Venice, Julius Caesar. Two works for general reading. Weekly composition and other written work: based on reading. Daily recitations.—Freshman I. Course VI. First Year Rhetoric and Composition. Eng— lish classics; study of one of the following: Milton’s Minor Poems, Vision of Sir Launfal, Tennyson’s The Princess. Written work. Daily recitations.—Freshman II. Merkley’s Modern Rhetoric used. Course VII. Second Year Rhetoric; description, narra- liou. exposition, argumetation, and persuasion. English classics: Macaulay’s Essay on Milton, or Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress. “Fritten work based on reading. Two works for general reading. Daily recitations.—Sophomore I. Course VIII. Second Year Rhetoric; same as course VII. English classics; Burke’s Conciliation with America. Debat— ing. Daily recitations.—Sophomore II. Course IX. History of English Literature. A first—hand acquaintance with representative works of the great authors is sought besides a knowledge of the text used. Essays. Four hours a week—Junior I and II. Text: Moody and Lovett’s History of English Literature. Show less
AUGSBURG SEMINARY 17 , PHYSIOLOGY. A general course in anatomy, physiology and hygiene, including an elementary study of cells and tissues, organs and their functions, as well as practical hygiene. The diges— tive. circulatory. respiratory and nervous systems are nearer— f‘ttlly studied. The laws... Show moreAUGSBURG SEMINARY 17 , PHYSIOLOGY. A general course in anatomy, physiology and hygiene, including an elementary study of cells and tissues, organs and their functions, as well as practical hygiene. The diges— tive. circulatory. respiratory and nervous systems are nearer— f‘ttlly studied. The laws [if health are cliscuised. the atim being- to point nut constantly the everyday applications of lite principles. of physiology. W‘alkers Revise-:1 Physiology used text—bumk, supplemented by n'tanikin. charts. sketches and natural speeimcns trawl for illustration: col— lateral reading. and lectures. 5 times a wee-k..—Thirrl Free paratory I and II. RELIGION. Augsburg Seminary is strictly a religiané institution, founded and supported by Christian men and women for the distinct purpose of educating ministers fit for the work in free Lutheran churches. And as all those interested in the institution Firmly believe that Christian experience is the one lhing needed for all men. and that godliness is profitable unto all tl‘tin‘gs. so they consider religirms instruction as necessary and essential to a sound and safe development of a gutting man. especially at College. AI, Augsburg Seminary. there-alum, titer-e: are not only regular devotional exercises, prayer meetings. missionary meetings. etc. but tell: nus in— struction forms an essential part of each of- the courses of the seminary. It begins in the Ist Preparatory Class with a review of the Explanation of Luther's catechism and the small Bible. History sci well known in all Norwegian homes and churches because used as text books in Lutheran Sunday schools and in the confirmation classes. Text books and instruction are in Norwegian. In the 2nd Preparatory Class is used- a larger book on Bible History so as to give the students a better idea of the way of God and the divine revel— ation in its successive development. Text book and instruc- tion in Norwegian. In the 3rd Preparatory Class the religi— ous instruction is in English and as text book is used the Explanation of Luther’s catechism (English translation by Prof. Urseth), the idea being to review this simple and yet profound representation of the way of salvation and at the same time familiarize the students with the religious terms in the English language. In the Greek Department, the religious instruction consists first in studying Bible History in English in the Ist class; Church History in the 2nd class, The New Testament in the original in the 3rd class, and reviewing Explanation and Church History in the senior class, Thus thruout the whole preparatory and classical course religious instruction is given a prominent place in the curriculum. and at the same time it is the serious aim of all the teachers to make the instruction profitable to the mind and heart of the pupils. Show less
AUGSBURG SEMINARY 9 EXPENSES. The expenses for. one year are abOut as follows: Tuition‘ $3 per term, including room rem. N0 deduction is made to students rooming flute side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..$30.oo Board at $2.00 a week for. 3'0 weeks” . . . ... Show moreAUGSBURG SEMINARY 9 EXPENSES. The expenses for. one year are abOut as follows: Tuition‘ $3 per term, including room rem. N0 deduction is made to students rooming flute side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..$30.oo Board at $2.00 a week for. 3'0 weeks” . . . . . . . .. 60.00 Beoks‘,etc...... . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . .. 23.00 $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. TERMS. The school year is divided into two terms, the first beginning October Ist continues till Christmas, the second beginning January 15‘; 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. EXAMINATIONS. Examinations far the Greek and Preparatory Depart ‘— ments are held the first week in Ma}: Commencement is held in the Seminary Chapel at the close of the week. Exait-Iinatious in the Theological Department are. held the last ten days of B‘Iay. They consist of written work in the five following branches: Old Testament, New Testa— ment, Dogmatics, Church History, and Practical Theol- ogy. The oral examinations follow, and are conducted by a committee composed of the theological faculty and um filel‘nllfl’s selected. by the faculty. The degree of Candidatus Tbeologjse is conferred upon the successful Candidates. Show less
AUGSBURG SEMINARY 3 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 influences, tending to lead him and guide him in his... Show moreAUGSBURG SEMINARY 3 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 influences, 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. N 0 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 conceptlon 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. Show less
14 AUGSBURG SEMINARY Course IV. Ancient History. Oriental, Greek. and Roman history to B. C. I33. Special attention is given to the following topics: Phoenicia and Lydia as the connecting links between Asiatic and Graeco—Roman civilization—the Graco—Persian wars, the diffusion of Hellenic culture... Show more14 AUGSBURG SEMINARY Course IV. Ancient History. Oriental, Greek. and Roman history to B. C. I33. Special attention is given to the following topics: Phoenicia and Lydia as the connecting links between Asiatic and Graeco—Roman civilization—the Graco—Persian wars, the diffusion of Hellenic culture through the conquests of Alexander the Great, and the historical significance of these conquests, 5 times a week—Freshman I and II. Course V.—Roman history continued and completed to 476 A. D., and the history of the Middle Ages. The follow- ing topics receive special attention: Rome as the world’s teacher in government and politics; the Municipium; the Roman Empire as the greatest political idea before the French Revolution; the Elements of European Civilization; Institutional Christianity; Mediaevalism: a) political and social in Feudalism, b) industrial and socio—political in the Free Cities, c) intellectual in Scholasticism, d) moral and religious in the Monastic Orders. The New Age growing out of Mediaevalism through the Revival of Learning, the Great Discoveries and Inventions, the formation of national governments, languages, and vernacular literatures. 4 times a week, Sophomore I and II. Course VI.—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 War; the French Revolution; colonial expansion, commerce and industrialism; the new principles and forces of society; the modern state idea. 4 times a week—Junior I and II. Course VII.—History of the Scandinavian countries, that of Norway being given particular attention. 4 times a week. —Senior I and II. LATIN. The Latin language‘is sturlicd, firsL nu. account of its great influence on English language and lit-teraH‘irc, and secondly because of its precision and curacy. which give excellent opportunity for grammatical discipline. The student is drilled thoroughly on inflections, word formation, and syntax, and special attention is given to words that have been adopted into English. The aim, on the whole, is to make the study of Latin, not a mere occomplishment, but a useful discipline which may be of practical advantage to the student in his future work. The following courses are offered:— Course I.—Elementary. Bennett’s Latin Lessons and Bennett’s Latin Grammar. 5 times a week—Sophomore I and II. Course II.—Selcctione fr‘rfrm Roman History, Viri Romae, Nepos, and Caesar. Ru‘nlfi: and Dennison’s Junior Latin Book. Bennett’s- Grammar, and, Bennett’s Latin Composi— tion. 5 times a we:rzl<.=Juniur I and II. Show less
18 AUGSBURG SEMINARY THEOLOGICAL DEPARTMENT COURSES. Every Year. Hebrew2—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, 1904-1905). Old Testament—Introduction;... Show more18 AUGSBURG SEMINARY THEOLOGICAL DEPARTMENT COURSES. Every Year. Hebrew2—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, 1904-1905). Old Testament—Introduction; Pentateuch ahd Joshua.— Sverdrup. New Testamentz—The Gospel according to Mark, synopti— cally; the Epistles of Paul, historically. Church History:—The Acts of the Apostles, and the History of the Early Church to the Middle Ages. Dogmaticsz—Theology and Anthropology.—Sverdrup. COURSE II. (Every Third Year 1905—1906). Old Testament:—Historical Books and Jeremiah, Isaiah, or Ezekiel alternatively.—Sverdrup. New Testamentz—The Gospel of Luke, Epistle to the Romans, and the Galatians, or to the Colossians, and the Ephesians alternatively. Church Historyt—I. and II. Corinthians, I_ Peter, I. Thes— ialonians; History of the Church through the Middle ges. Dogmatics:—Sverdrup. Homiletics:—Sverdrup. COURSE III. (Every Third Year, 1903-1904). Old Testament—The Psalms; Matthew; the Epistle of James and Epistle to the Hebrews; Connections between the Old and the New Testament.—Sverdrup. New Testament:—The Gospel of J0hn.—Ofteda1. Church History:—II. Peter; Jude; II. Thessalonians; His- tory of the Church after the Reformation.—Oftedal. Symbolics and the Symbolical Books of the Norwegian Lutheran Church.—Sverdrup. By the English Professor in Theology. (1903—1904). Pastoral Theology:—Three times per week. Pericopesz—Two times per week. ‘ Bible Reading and Study of English Bible Style :—Two times per week. Preachingz—Once per week.—Urseth. Outline of Courses of Study. Figures refer to number of recitations per week. PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT. First Year. English 5 Geography 4 Norwegian 5 Religion 3 Arithmetic 5 Penmanship 2 United States History 4 Music 2 Show less
10 AUGSBURG SEMINARY LIBRARIES. The Seminary Library enntains about L500 volumes. lat-11.1131, a library begun in [83:63 and owned by the students, contains over 1,500 volumes of the best English and Nor-i wegian literature. Reading rooms for magazines and daily and weekly newspapers... Show more10 AUGSBURG SEMINARY LIBRARIES. The Seminary Library enntains about L500 volumes. lat-11.1131, a library begun in [83:63 and owned by the students, contains over 1,500 volumes of the best English and Nor-i wegian literature. Reading rooms for magazines and daily and weekly newspapers aremaintained. The library is open every day to all students. SOCIETIES. Several societies aside from those for debating, which form a part of the regular work in every class, have been organized. Among these are: The Student’s Union, which meets the last Friday of each month; An association organized in 1879 to care for the sick; 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. 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 keel": up their interest in their Alma Mater. ANNOUNCEMENT. The Theological Department opens September 15, 1904. Entrance Examinations to the Greek Department Sep— tember 30, 1904. The Greek and Preparatory Departments open October I, 1904. Show less