6 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. SOCIETIES. The students naturally turn to societies for recreation and improvement, and several societies aside from those for debating, which form a part of the prescribed work in every class, have been organized. Among these is an association, brought into existence in 1876... Show more6 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. SOCIETIES. The students naturally turn to societies for recreation and improvement, and several societies aside from those for debating, which form a part of the prescribed work in every class, have been organized. Among these is an association, brought into existence in 1876, to care for the sick. Every student is eligible to membership and by paying a monthly due of twenty cents becomes entitled to free medical care during sickness. ' A total abstinence sooiety has also existed for many years and has done much to foster the Christian temper- ance work that has been carried on so actively and suc- cessfully throughout the Northwest. A missionary society was organized in 1885. It has awakened among the students a remarkable interest in both home and foreign missions, and it has sent within a few years four missionaries to Madagascar and one to China. Several are now preparing to follow them. The work at home has been pushed as well. Sunday-schools have been organized and conducted by it and prayer meetings have been held regularly in places where the needs were urgent. RELIGIOUS EXERCISES are essential to the spiritual welfare of a school. And Augsburg Seminary has provided for these. Morning prayers are held in the Seminary Chapel every week day, led by one of the professors. On Saturday the services include also a sermon. Numerous prayer meetings are also arranged by the students. The day’s work closes with devotional exercises in the students’ room. It can be said with reason that the “\Vord of Christ dwells with us richly”. Show less
4 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. constantly kept in mind is to develop the spiritual side of the student and make him an earnest and consecrated as well as a well trained worker in the vineyard of our Lord. TERMS OF ADMISSION. Students are admitted to the Preparatory Department without examination.... Show more4 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. constantly kept in mind is to develop the spiritual side of the student and make him an earnest and consecrated as well as a well trained worker in the vineyard of our Lord. TERMS OF ADMISSION. Students are admitted to the Preparatory Department without examination. Candidates for advanced classes must pass a satisfactory entrance examination. All appli- cations for admission to the College and Preparatory De- partment must be made to the President by Sept. 15th. Those desiring to enter the Theological Department, must apply to the President before Aug. 15th. They must give evidence of moral character and Christian experience. The Theological Faculty passes on the qualifications of the candidates. EXPENSES. The expenses for one year are about as follows: Tuition and room rent - - - - - - . - - - . - - - - - - . - - - $2500 Board at $1.50 a week for 30 weeks - - - - . - . . - - - - - - 45 00 Books, etc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00 Total......... .. .. ....$g§.oo The Theological students and the Seniors who intend to study for the ministry, do not pay tuition and room rent. BOARDlhlG. The students have conducted the boarding since 1872. As all purchases are made at wholesale prices and as the most rigid economy is practised, the result has been good, substantial board at a very low figure. LIBRARIES. The Seminary library was begun in 1869 with the modest sum of $217.00. It also received a'number of Swedish and Danish books from the Augustana Seminary at Paxton, Ill. Important works have been added from time to time partly by purchase, partly by gifts. This library owns now about 2000 volumes. Show less
AUGSBURG SEMINARY. ] I STUDENTS 1894=95. PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT. FIRST YEAR. Anderson, Andrew, R., Otiseo, Minn, Braaten, Carl H., Lansing, Minn. Erikson, John, Northwood, N. Dak. Field, Paul, Sand Creek, Wis. Gilbertsen, Gilbert, ' Ellsworth, Minn. Hagen, Ole H., Argyle, Wis. Hagen, Wm. M.,... Show moreAUGSBURG SEMINARY. ] I STUDENTS 1894=95. PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT. FIRST YEAR. Anderson, Andrew, R., Otiseo, Minn, Braaten, Carl H., Lansing, Minn. Erikson, John, Northwood, N. Dak. Field, Paul, Sand Creek, Wis. Gilbertsen, Gilbert, ' Ellsworth, Minn. Hagen, Ole H., Argyle, Wis. Hagen, Wm. M., Albaton, Iowa. Hansen, Hans, Belgrade, Minn. Hansen, John H., Brandon, Minn- Hange, Wilhelm, anton, N. Dak. Hillesey, Andrew R., Chicago, Ill. Hjortaas, John J., Roscoe, Minn. Hostager, Martin, \Vanamingo, Minn. Johnson, Christian 0., Lansing, Minn. Johnson, Gilmar, Fergus Falls, Minn. Kaldor, Oscar M., Hillsbm‘o, N. ‘Dak. Kvammen, Mads, Hanley Falls, Minn. Mills, Wm., Minneapolis, Minn. Moltzau, Daniel, Minneapolis, Minn. Oftedal, George, Minneapolis, Minn. Opseth, Ole A., Tacoma, Wash. Pederson, Elias, Brandon, Minn. Redal, Jacob, Tacoma, Wash. Robertstad, Andrew J ., La Mom-e, N. Dak. Simonsen, Michael, Minneapolis, Minn. Stavney, John A., Dalton, Minn.. SECOND YEAR. Andersen, Erick, Boyd, Minn. Andersen, John, Boyd, Minn- Berg, Oliver, Northfield, Minn. Bjerkan, Peter J., Hatton, N. Dak. Blomlie, John A., Chippewa Falls, Wis. EngebretSen, Henry S., \Vanamingo, Minn. Erickson, Edward L. VVillmar, Minn. Gjertsen, George E., Madelia, Minn. Halvorson, Jens, Wanamingo, Minn. Show less
AUGSRBUG SEMINARY. 7 OUTLINE OF WORK. 1894—95. PREPARATORY DFPARTMENT. FIRST YEAR. English. —Dai1y recitations. Grammar and reading. Text—books: McGuffey’s Fourth Reader and Morris’ English Grammar. ‘ - Norwegian.—Daily recitations. Orthography, dicta- tions, grammar, reading, and compositions.... Show moreAUGSRBUG SEMINARY. 7 OUTLINE OF WORK. 1894—95. PREPARATORY DFPARTMENT. FIRST YEAR. English. —Dai1y recitations. Grammar and reading. Text—books: McGuffey’s Fourth Reader and Morris’ English Grammar. ‘ - Norwegian.—Daily recitations. Orthography, dicta- tions, grammar, reading, and compositions. Text-books: Pauss and Lassens Norwegian Reader, Part II, Hof- gaard’s Norwegian Grammar. Arithmetic.—-—Three times a week. Robinson’s Com- plete Arithmetic. History—Four times a week. Sigv. Petersen’s History of the World. .- Religion. —Three times a week. Vogt’s Bible History and Sverdrup’s Epitome of Pontoppidan’s Explanation. Geography.—Three times a week. Harper’s School Geography; also map drawing. Penmanship. —Once a week. Vocal Music. —Once a week. The rudiments of music studied. Text-book: Jenson’s A. B. C. of Music. SECOND YEAR. English—Four times a week. Parsing, dictionary work, and reading. Text-books: McGufiey’s Fifth Reader and any good work on grammar. r Norwegian—Twice a week. Reading, declamatious, analysis. and compositions. Text-books: Eriksen and Paulsen’s Norwegian Reader, Part III, and Hofgaard’s grammar. Arithmetic—Three times a week. Robinson’s Complete Arithmetic. Algebra—Daily recitations. VVentworth’sSchoolAlgebra Physiology.—Twice a week. Eclectic Physiology. Ma- uikin used throughout. Physical Geography.~—Three times aweek. Houston’s Physical Geography. Show less
BOARD OF TRUSTEES? TERM EXPIRES ’ H. ENGEMOEN, Minneapolis, Minn . . . . . . .June, 1895. PROF. SVEN OFTEDAL, Minneapolis, Minn...Ju11e, 1896. REV. O. PAULSON, Blanchardville, Wis.. . .June, 1897. ANDREW KNUDSEN, Farwell, Minn. .. . . . .June, 1898. TH. HELGESEN, VVegdahI, Minn. . .. . .. . .June... Show moreBOARD OF TRUSTEES? TERM EXPIRES ’ H. ENGEMOEN, Minneapolis, Minn . . . . . . .June, 1895. PROF. SVEN OFTEDAL, Minneapolis, Minn...Ju11e, 1896. REV. O. PAULSON, Blanchardville, Wis.. . .June, 1897. ANDREW KNUDSEN, Farwell, Minn. .. . . . .June, 1898. TH. HELGESEN, VVegdahI, Minn. . .. . .. . .June, 1899. FACULTY. GEORG SVERDRUP, President. Professor of Old Testament and Dogmaties. S VEN OFTEDAL, Professor of ZVew Testament Eregesis and Church. History. J. H. BLEGEZV7 Professor of Greek and German. A. M H 0 VE, Professor of English and English Literature. J. L. ZVYDAIIL7 Professor of Greek and Ilistory. V”. M PETTERSELV, Professor of IIistory and JIIathematic-s. THE 0. S. REIMES TAD, Professor of Latin and Norwegian Literature. MELIUS CHRIS TIANSEZV, Instructor in Vocal and Instrumenlal Mes/970. AUGSBURG COHEGE ARCHIVES Show less
AUGSBURG SEMINARY. 9 History.—Four times a week. Ancient history. Text— book: Anderson’s New Manual of General History. Church History.—Twice a week. Text-book: Nissen’s Church History. JUNIOR CLASS. Greek.——Daily recitations. Xenophon’s Anabasis, III. Book and the Acts of the Apostles translated... Show moreAUGSBURG SEMINARY. 9 History.—Four times a week. Ancient history. Text— book: Anderson’s New Manual of General History. Church History.—Twice a week. Text-book: Nissen’s Church History. JUNIOR CLASS. Greek.——Daily recitations. Xenophon’s Anabasis, III. Book and the Acts of the Apostles translated. Grammar and Analysis. Latin.—Daily recitations. Caesar’s De Bello Gallico, first three books translated. Etymology reviewed and syntax carefully studied. English.—Four times a week. Rhetoric reviewed. English Literature from Caedmon to Shakespeare. Compositions. Norwegian.—Three times a week. Literature, composi- tions, analysis. Text-book: Eriksen’s Selections from Norwegian and Danish Authors, Part II. German.—Three times a week. Reading, translation and analysis. Aalholm’s Reader and Lokke’s Grammar. History—Three times a week. Modern History. Text- book: Anderson’s New Manual of General HistOry. Religion.~Jl_‘wic-.e a week. The Gospel af St. Mark read in the original. SENIOR CLASS. Greek—Four times a week. Xenophon’s Anabasis re- viewed and Plato’s Apology and Crito translated and analyzed. The grammar carefully reviewed. Latin—Four times a week. Cicero’s four Catilinarian speeches translated and analyzed. Caesar’s De Bello Gal— lico reviewed. Harkness’ Latin Grammar reviewed. _ German.——Three times a week. Boiesen’s German Prose read and translated. Grammar completed and reviewed, English—Four times a week. Swinton’s Studies in Eng- lish Literature and Brooke’s Primer of English Litera- ture. Shakespeare’s Macbeth read. Norwegian—Three times a week. History of Norwegian and Danish Literature completed. \Vritten work on topics assigned. History. —Twice a week. Andersons New Manual of General History. Religion—Twice a week. The History of the Church, Bible History and Catechism. _ N. 3. Vocal music twice a week for all classes in the College. Show less
GENERAL INFORMATION. ORGANIZATION. AUGSBURG SEMINARY was organized 1869 at Marshall, Wis., and moved to Minneapolis, Minn, 1872. It is the first Norwegian divinity school in America. The seminary nas three departments giving a complete course of nine years: A Preparatory Department comes first,... Show moreGENERAL INFORMATION. ORGANIZATION. AUGSBURG SEMINARY was organized 1869 at Marshall, Wis., and moved to Minneapolis, Minn, 1872. It is the first Norwegian divinity school in America. The seminary nas three departments giving a complete course of nine years: A Preparatory Department comes first, into which as a rule only such are admitted as have some thought of entering the Church. Here the religious training —— the first year in Norwegian, the second in English — tends to awaken spiritual life as much as to impart mere religious information. The ordinary practical studies are pursued and after two years the student is expected to obtain a second grade teachers certificate and work as a teacher in the congregations during the vacation. The College Department, a four years’ classical course, continues the work of the Preparatory Department. The work is specially designed for those who have the ministry in view. Greek therefore, the language of the New Test- ament and the early Church, occupies a leading place in the study of languages. Latin and German rank next. Norwegian and English receive special attention. The History of the Church and the New Testament in the orig- inal form the basis for the instruction in religion. General History, Norwegian and English Literature are carefully studied. The graduates from this course receive the degree of Bachelor of Arts. The Theological Department. This is a thorough and scientific course of three years in Theology. But the end Show less
14 AL'GSBURG SEMINARY. SECOND YEAR. Amundsen, Carl, Bestul, Jonas L., Fossum, Jens E., Hage, Edward 0., Hald, Nils P., Halling, Luther, Hanson, Elder M., Helseth, Hans (_)., Hoigaard, Jonas 8., Lie, Aslak, Pederson, Math. A., THIRD YEAR. Blessum, G., Dyrnes, John 0., Jensen, Halvor, Olson, O. T.,... Show more14 AL'GSBURG SEMINARY. SECOND YEAR. Amundsen, Carl, Bestul, Jonas L., Fossum, Jens E., Hage, Edward 0., Hald, Nils P., Halling, Luther, Hanson, Elder M., Helseth, Hans (_)., Hoigaard, Jonas 8., Lie, Aslak, Pederson, Math. A., THIRD YEAR. Blessum, G., Dyrnes, John 0., Jensen, Halvor, Olson, O. T., Sand, B. A., Sundal, Bernt L., Tekse, Tobias, Tollefson, E. C., Torvik, O. L., Urseth, H. A., Litchfield, lVIinn. Scandinavia, Wis. Gem, S. Dak. Sand Creek, Wis. Minneapolis, Minn. Duluth, Minn. Minneapolis, Minn. Minneapolis, Minn. Tacoma, “'ash. Adams, Minn. Hanley Falls, Minn. Menomonee, Wis. Minneapolis, Minn. Argyle, Wis. Bloomington, Ill. Belgrade, Minn. St. Paul, Minn. Minneapolis, Minn. Willmar, Minn. VVanamingo, Minn. Crookston, Minn. SUMMARY. Preparatory Department— Firstyear............................26 Secondyear..........................24 50 Collegiate Department— Freshmen............................17 Sophomore............... .......12 Juniors..............................12 Seniors..............................5 46 Theological Department— First 11 Second year.........................11 Thirdyear.......... . . . , . . . .. 10 32 A, .A, n Show less
10 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. COURSES OF THE THEOLOGICAL DEPARTMENT. EVERY YEAR. Hebrew.—Jl‘hree times a week with Junior Class. W. H. Green’s Elementary Hebrew Grammar. Prof. Sverdrup. Preaching.— In Norwegian, once a week for Middle and Senior Classes. Pastoral Theology.iIn English, twice a week. Rev.... Show more10 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. COURSES OF THE THEOLOGICAL DEPARTMENT. EVERY YEAR. Hebrew.—Jl‘hree times a week with Junior Class. W. H. Green’s Elementary Hebrew Grammar. Prof. Sverdrup. Preaching.— In Norwegian, once a week for Middle and Senior Classes. Pastoral Theology.iIn English, twice a week. Rev. M. Falk Gjertsen. COURSE I. (Every Third Year, 78.95--96.) Old Testament.»—Introduetion. Pentateueh and Josua. _Pr0f. Sverdrup. New Testament. —The Gospel according to St. Mark, synoptieally. Prof. Oftedal. Church History. —The Acts of the Apostles and the History of the early Church. Prof. Oftedal. Dogmatics. — Prof. Sverdrup. COURSE ll. (Every Third Year, 1896--97.) Old Testament.r—Historioal Books and Jeremiah, Isaiah, or Ezekiel alternatively. Prof. Sverdrup. New Testament—The Gospel of St. Luke, the Epistles to the Romans and the Galatians, or Epistles to the Co- lossians and the Ephesians alternatively. Prof. Oftedal. Church History. I. and II. Corinthians, I. Peter, I. Thessalonians, The History of the Church through the middle ages. Prof. Oftedal. Dogmatics. ———l’rof. Sverdrup. Homiletics. —' Prof. Sverdrup. COURSE ///. (Every Third Year, 7897—-.98.) Old Testament—The Psalms, St. Matthew, the Epistle of James and the Epistle to the Hebrews. Connection betw. the Old and the New Testament. Prof. Sverdrup. New Testament. —The Gospel of St. John and I. Epistle of John. Prof. Oftedal. Church History—II. Peter, Jude, II. Thessalonians and history of the church after the reformation. Prof. Oftedal. Symbolics and the Symbolioal Books of the Norwegian. Lutheran Church. Prof. Sverdrup. Show less
24 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. GRADUATES. COLLEGE DEPARTMENT. 1879. Bugge. John Tui Minneapolis, Minn, Gnlhrandson. 0.. Montevideo, Minn., Nilsen, N. Gregor. Morris. “1., Prof. A ligsb. Sem. Clergyman. Clergyman. Thomson. Christianil' Long Creek, Minn., Theol. Student. 6ie11,o. P.. Osakis, Minn, 1880.... Show more24 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. GRADUATES. COLLEGE DEPARTMENT. 1879. Bugge. John Tui Minneapolis, Minn, Gnlhrandson. 0.. Montevideo, Minn., Nilsen, N. Gregor. Morris. “1., Prof. A ligsb. Sem. Clergyman. Clergyman. Thomson. Christianil' Long Creek, Minn., Theol. Student. 6ie11,o. P.. Osakis, Minn, 1880. Bleg'eu. J. H.. Minneapolis. Minn, H'oultom. Olaf 8.. Mekinock. N. Dak.. Farmer. Prof. Augsb. Stem. C] ergyma n. Olson, L. j. Sigurd. St. Ansgar. Ia, Prof. St. Ansgar Sem. Reimestad, 'I‘. 55.. Minneapolis. Mil-111., Stenvig, Carl L.,"r Minneapolis. Minn. 1881. Loe, Olaus E., Baltimore, Md., Mathiesen, Fred, \Vatertown, S. Dak., Rognlie, 0., Miniieraukan, N. Dak., Romsdahl, S., Ishpeming, Mich., Skordalsvold, J. J., Minneapolis, Minn, Saeterlie, H. M., Osakis, Minn, 1882. Brynildsen, ]., Mentor, Minn, Lie, Simon T.,T Madison, VVis., 1883. Askeland, H. T., Minneapolis, Minn., Berg, 0. P., Starbuck, Minn, Sovde, G. A., Sioux City, Iowa, 1884:. Anderson, 0. K., Ft. Ransom, N. Dak., Kirkbak, O. H., Mound City, S. Dak., Nelson, Thorwald, Minneapolis, Minn., ‘rDeceased. Prof. Augsb. Sem. Teacher. Clergy man. Merchant. Teacher. Clergyman. Journalist. Clergyinan. Clergyman. Student. Asst. Librarian. Merchant. Clergyman. Clergyman. Clergyman. Merchant. Show less
AUGSBURG SEMINARY. 17 library of Augustana Seminary at Beloit, Iowa was re- ceived in 1890. Mrs. K. O. Lomen presented, last year, two hundred volumes of choice theological works, the private library of her deceased husband, Prof. K. O. Lomen. This library owns now over 2000 volumes. “Idun”, a... Show moreAUGSBURG SEMINARY. 17 library of Augustana Seminary at Beloit, Iowa was re- ceived in 1890. Mrs. K. O. Lomen presented, last year, two hundred volumes of choice theological works, the private library of her deceased husband, Prof. K. O. Lomen. This library owns now over 2000 volumes. “Idun”, a library begun in 1876 by the students, is maintained by them and every year it receives 3 respec- table number of good books. It contains about 1200 vol- umes of the choicest literature in the Norwegian and English languages. In connection with the library are two reading rooms, one for magazines, the other for daily and weekly papers. The best of its kind in the two languages is on file and the students have free access to them. The magazines can also be taken out. ’ DAILY ROUTINE. The school is in session from 8:00 a. m. to 1:00 p. m., five days in the week. Morning prayers, led by one of the professors, are held in the chapel at 7:45 a. m., Saturdays 8:00 a. m. The students observe study hours after 4:00 p. m. MUSIC. This important subject is duly cared for, as instruction by competent teachers is provided. Several choirs also exist and are conducted by able leaders. EXAMINATIONS. The spring examinations for the College and Prepara- tory Departments are held the first week in May, except for the Senior class. Their examinations begin a week earlier and are partly written, partly oral, while the work in the other classes is all written. Commencement takes place in the Chapel May 7th, when the graduates receive their diplomas as Bachelors of Art. The examinations in the Theological Department come in May. The preliminary work consists of a sermon, pre- pared in the course of two weeks on a topic, assigned by the Faculty; and of a sermon, delivered before the class and the Faculty, after three hours preparation. The ex- aminations proper consist of written work in the follow- ing four branches : Old Testament, New Testament, Dog- Show less
AUGSBURG SEMINARY. 7 the Anti—Missourian Brotherhood and the Augustana Synod in 1890, the fund was farther increased. The Con— ference endowed two theological professorships, the Anti-Missourian Brotherhood two, and the Augustana Synod one. But the difficulties have not all been material. It has... Show moreAUGSBURG SEMINARY. 7 the Anti—Missourian Brotherhood and the Augustana Synod in 1890, the fund was farther increased. The Con— ference endowed two theological professorships, the Anti-Missourian Brotherhood two, and the Augustana Synod one. But the difficulties have not all been material. It has taken time and much thought and study to plan the work of the school to suit the circumstances. The stu— dents had to be recruited from the congregations in the countrynfrom the very plow, so to speak. A preparatory training was, therefore, absolutely necessary before they could take up the study of theology. Yet this prepara— tory work must be an essential part of their education for the ministry. How to arrange this had to be solved by experience. In the course of time, after trying various methods, the following system has resulted and has been used successfully for the last ten years: A Preparatory Department comes first, into which students are admitted without examination; but as the accommodations are limited, only such as a rule are admitted as have some thought of entering the service of the Church. Here the religious trainingithe first year in Norwegian, the second in English~tends to awaken spir— itual life as much as to impart mere religious informa- tion. The ordinary practical studies are pursued and after finishing this two years’ course the students expect to obtain a second grade teacher’s certificate and during vacations to work as teachers in the congregations. The College Department, a four years‘ classical course, continues the work of the Preparatory Department. The work is specially designed for those who have the minis— try in View. Greek, therefore, the language of the New Testament and the earlyChurch, occupies a leading place in the study of languages. Latin and German rank next. As a majority of the students are true bi-linguals, their two mother tongues, Norwegian and English, receive special attention. The History of the Church and the New Testament in the original form the basis for the instruction in religion. General History, Norwegian and English Literature are carefully studied. The graduates from this course receive the degree of Bachelor of Arts. Show less
10 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. A missionary society was established i1'11885. It has awakened among the students a remarkable interest in both home and foreign missions, and it has sent within a few years four missionaries to Madagascar and one to China. Several are now preparing to follow them. The work... Show more10 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. A missionary society was established i1'11885. It has awakened among the students a remarkable interest in both home and foreign missions, and it has sent within a few years four missionaries to Madagascar and one to China. Several are now preparing to follow them. The work at home has been pushed as well. Sunday—schools have been organized and conducted by it, and prayer meetings have been held regularly in places where the needs were urgent. Religious Exercises are essential to the spiritual wel— fare of a school. And Augsburg Seminary has provided for these. Morning prayers are held in the Seminary Chapel every week day, being led by one of the professors. On Saturday the services include also a sermon. Numer- ous prayer meetings are also arranged by the students. The day's work closes with devotional exercises in the students‘ rooms. It can be said with reason that the “\Yord of Christ dwells with us richly.” Augsburg Seminary has in every way tried to be true to its original aim to be a Lutheran divinity school that shall be able to meet the requirements made of pastors in free congregations in a free country. Through rebuffs and ridicule. through sunshine and success, the set pur- pose has never been lost sight of, and indeed God has abundantly blessed the work. Show less
