4 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. GENERAL INFORMATION. COURSES OF STUDY. The Seminary has three departments. THE PRE- PARATORY DEPARTMENT offers a course of two years in the ordinary practical studies. The religious training— the first year in Norwegian, the second in English—- tends to awaken spiritual life... Show more4 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. GENERAL INFORMATION. COURSES OF STUDY. The Seminary has three departments. THE PRE- PARATORY DEPARTMENT offers a course of two years in the ordinary practical studies. The religious training— the first year in Norwegian, the second in English—- tends to awaken spiritual life as well as to impart mere religious information. As a rule only such are admitted, who have some thought of entering the services of the Church. THE GREEK DEPARTMENT offers a classical course of four years. The work is especially designed for such as have the ministry in view. Greek, therefore, the language of the New Testament and the early Church, occupies the leading place in the study of the languages. Latin and German receive due attention. Norwegian and English languages and literature are carefully studied. The History of the Church and the New Testament in the original, form the basis for the religious instruction. General History is given due consideration. The gradu- ates from this department receive the degree of Bachelor of Arts. THE THEOLOGICAL DEPARTMENT gives a thorough course of three years in theology. The end kept con- stantly in mind is to develop the spiritual side of the student that he may become an earnest and consecrated as well as a well-trained worker in’ the vineyard of the Lord. TERMS OF ADMISSION. Students are admitted into the Preparatory Depart— ment without examination. Those desiring to enter the Greek Department must pass a satisfactory examination. All applications for admission must be made to the Show less
AUGSBURG SEMINARY. II COURSE 11. (Every Third Year, 1596—97.) 01d Testament—Historical Booksand 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 Collosians and the Ephesians... Show moreAUGSBURG SEMINARY. II COURSE 11. (Every Third Year, 1596—97.) 01d Testament—Historical Booksand 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 Collosians and the Ephesians alternatively. Prof. Oftedal. Church History—I. and II. Corinthians, 1. Peter, 1. Thessalonians, ghe History of the Church through the middle ages. Prof. tedal. Dogmatics—Prof. Sverdrup. Homiletics—Prof. Sverdrup. COURSE [1]. (Every T/zz'rd Year, 1897-98.) 01d Testament—The Psalms. St. Matthew, the Epistle of James and the Epistle of Hebrews, Connections between 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 Symbolical Books of the Norwegian Lutheran Church. Prof. Sverdrup. STUDENTS. 1897=1898. Preparatory Department. FIRST YEAR. Anderson, Henry C., Castle Rock, Minn. Anderson, Nels E., Leeds Center, Wis. Bjerkan, Louis L., Little Sank, Minn. Brude, Thomas M., Minneapolis, Minn. Evenson, Carl R., Litchfield, Minn. Gunderson, Arnt T., Brooklyn, N. Y. Hanson, Albert T., Lamberton, Minn. Hanson, Peder H., Brandon, Minn. Hendrickson, John, Artichoke, Minn. Hungness, Ole J. 0., Minneapolis, Minn. Hustvedt, Ingvald, Lake Crystal, Minn. Jensvold, Charles L., Granite Falls, Minn. Johnson, John R., Little Falls, Wis. Linderud, Jens J., Sogn, N. Dak. Lostegaard, Christian E., Corning, Minn. Show less
BOARD OF TRUSTEES. Term Expires. ANDREW KNUDSEN, Farwell, Minn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .June, 1898 TH. HELGESEN, Wegdahl, Minn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..]une, 1899 OLAF HOFF, Minneapolis, Minn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..June, 1900 PROF. SVEN OFTEDAL,... Show moreBOARD OF TRUSTEES. Term Expires. ANDREW KNUDSEN, Farwell, Minn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .June, 1898 TH. HELGESEN, Wegdahl, Minn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..]une, 1899 OLAF HOFF, Minneapolis, Minn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..June, 1900 PROF. SVEN OFTEDAL, Minneapolis, Minn . . . . . . . . . . ..June, 1901 SEVER LARSON, Madelia, Minn . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . ..June, 1902 FACULTY. GEORG SVERDRUP, President. Professor of Old Testament and Dogmatz'es. SVEN OFTEDAL, . Professor of New Testament Exegeszs and C hurch History. J. H. BLEGEN, Professor of Greek and German. A. M. HOVE, Professor of English and English Literature. J. L. NYDAHL, Professor of Greek and History. W. M. PETTERSEN, Professor of History and Mathematics. THEO. S. REIMESTAD, Professor of Latin and Norwegian Literature. Show less
AUGSBURG SEMINARY. 5 President at least one month before the opening of the school. No student will be admitted to the Theological Department unless he can furnish to the Faculty evidence of moral character and Christian experience. EXPENSES. The expenses for one year are about as follows:... Show moreAUGSBURG SEMINARY. 5 President at least one month before the opening of the school. No student will be admitted to the Theological Department unless he can furnish to the Faculty evidence of moral character and Christian experience. EXPENSES. The expenses for one year are about as follows: Tuition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. $25 00 Board at $1.50 a week for 30 weeks. . 45 00 Books, etc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 25 00 $95 00 The theological students and the seniors, who are pre- paring for the ministry, pay no tuition. BOARDING. The students have conducted the boarding since 1872. As all purchases are made at wholesale prices and the most rigid economy is practised, the result is, 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 Au gustana Seminary at Paxton, Ill. Important works have been added from time to time, partly by purchase, partly by gifts until the library now owns over 2,000 volumes. “IDUN,” a library begun in 1876 by the students, is maintained by them and every year a respectable number of good books is added. It contains over 1,200 volumes of the choicest literature in the Norwegian and English languages. Two reading rooms, one for magazines, the other for daily and weekly papers, are also maintained. The best of its kind in the two languages is on file and the students have free access to them at all times. Show less
AUGSBURG SEMINARY. 9 United States History—Three times a week, first term. Barnes’ History of the United States; also written work on topics aSSIgned by the teacher. Prof. Reimestad. Civil Government—Three times a week, second term, Mowry’s Elements of Civil Government. Prof. Reimestad. Vocal... Show moreAUGSBURG SEMINARY. 9 United States History—Three times a week, first term. Barnes’ History of the United States; also written work on topics aSSIgned by the teacher. Prof. Reimestad. Civil Government—Three times a week, second term, Mowry’s Elements of Civil Government. Prof. Reimestad. Vocal Music—Drill one hour a week. Greek Department. FRESHMAN CLASS. Greek—Daily recitations. Boise and Pattegill’s First Lessons in Greek and Hadley and Allen’s Greek Grammar are used as text-books. Prof. Blegen. English—Daily recitations. Parsing, analysis, and reading. Text-books: Brooks’ Manual of Elocution, and any complete grammar. Prof. Hove. Norwegian—Daily recitations. Reading, declamations, grammar, analysis, and compositions. Text-books: N. Rolfsen's Norw. Reader, Part III, and Hofgaard’s Grammar. Prof. Nydahl. Geometry—Three times a week. Macnie’s Plane Geometry. Prof. Pettersen. Bible History—Three times a week. Text-book: Vogt’s Bibel- historie for Middelskolen. Prof. Sverdrup. History of Norway—Three times a week. Sigv. Petersen’s History of Norway. Prof. Nydahl. SOPHOMORE CLASS. Greek—Daily recitations. The first two books of Xenophon’s Anabasis and grammar. Text-books: Hadley and Allen’s Greek Grammar and Xenophon’s Anabasis. Prof. Blegen. Latin—Daily recitations. Harkness’ New Latin Reader and Harkness’ Latin Grammar used as text-books. Prof. Reimestad. English—Four times a week. Bardeen’s Shorter Course in Rhetoric. Julius Caesar read. Prof. Hove. Norwegian—Four times a week. Grammar reviewed. Norwegian Literature, and compositions every other week. N. Rolfsen's Reader, Part IV, and Hofgaard’s Grammar. Prof. Blegen. History—Four times a week. Ancient history. Text-book: Myer’s General History. Prof. Pettersen. Church History—Twice a week. Text-book; V. Vogt’s Church History. Prof. Reimestad. JUNIOR CLASS. Greek—Daily recitations. Xenophon’s Anabasis, Book III. and the Acts of the Apostles translated. Grammar and Analysis. Prof. Nydahl. Latin—Daily recitations. Caesar’s De Bello Gallico, first three books translated. Etymology reviewed and syntax carefully studied. Prof. Reimestad. Show less
AUGSBURG SEMINARY. IS SENIOR (IV GREEK CLASS). Aasen, Olaus A., Portland, N. Dak. Andreassen, Asmund L., Bloomer, Wis. Diesen, Colbjorn M., Washburn, N. Dak. Eliassen, John K., Marinette, Wis. Erickson, Erick A., Valley City, N. Dak. Eriksen, Olaf J., Wegdahl, Minn. Flo, Karl, Mankato, Minn.... Show moreAUGSBURG SEMINARY. IS SENIOR (IV GREEK CLASS). Aasen, Olaus A., Portland, N. Dak. Andreassen, Asmund L., Bloomer, Wis. Diesen, Colbjorn M., Washburn, N. Dak. Eliassen, John K., Marinette, Wis. Erickson, Erick A., Valley City, N. Dak. Eriksen, Olaf J., Wegdahl, Minn. Flo, Karl, Mankato, Minn. Gilbertson, Tryggve 0., Willmar, Minn, Haaheim, Olav E., Adrian, Minn. Johnson, Ludvig E., Ishpeming, Wis. Laurharnmer, Peter 0., La Moure, N. Dak. Martin, George W., Minneapolis, Minn, Oftedal, Asmund, Minneapolis, Minn. Skonnord, John J., Minneapolis, Minn. Stangeland, Charles A., Eagle Grove, Iowa. Sverdrup, George, Minneapolis, Minn. Torland, Asbjorn, Minneapolis, Minn. Ytrehus, Henry K., Fergus Falls, Minn. Theological Department. FXRST YEAR: Eriksen, Emil M. H., Wegdahl, Minn. Land, B. 1., Vining, Minn. Larson, George, Wanamingo, Minn. Olson, Gilbert, Willmar, Minn. Pederson, Andrew J., Hanley Falls, Minn. Peterson, Elias, Brandon, Minn. Rossing, Olaf, Sundahl, Minn. Vigestad, Andreas J., Elbow Lake, Minn. SECOND YEAR. Bode, Hans E., Hereford, Minn. Casperson, Hans, Duluth, Minn. Christensen, Olaf L., Christiania, Minn. Flagestad, Olaf, Sacred Heart, Minn. Jorgenson, Christian, Northwood, N. Dak. Lillehei. T. August, Belgrade, Minn. Michaelson, Michael B., Minneapolis, Minn. Moen, Christopher, Hazelwood, Minn. Pederson, Ludvig L., Osakis, Minn. Tollefson, Christian M., Willmar, Minn. Vang, Carl 5., Minnewaukan, N. Dak. THIRD YEAR. Ekrem, John M., Minneapolis, Minn. Evjen, John O., Ishpeming, Wis. Hatlem, Nils A., Minneapolis, Minn. Jerstad, John B., Chippewa Falls, Wis. Lockrem, Andrew K., Warren, Minn. Mattson, John, Comstock, Wis. Swenson, Ole, Wanamingo, Minn. Vartdal, Andreas, Blanchardville, Wis. Wang, Knut J., Portland, N. D. Show less
AUGSBURG SEMINARY '2) The change, however, came gradually. The number of theological professors was in time reduced from four to two, and the number of college professors gradually increased. J. H. Bugge was appointed in 1882 to a chair in the college. The result was satisfactory. In 1885 two... Show moreAUGSBURG SEMINARY '2) The change, however, came gradually. The number of theological professors was in time reduced from four to two, and the number of college professors gradually increased. J. H. Bugge was appointed in 1882 to a chair in the college. The result was satisfactory. In 1885 two more college professors were appointed; namely, J. H. Blegen and Theo. S. Reimestad. Then followed the appointments of W. M. Pettersen in I886, and A. M. Hove in 1887. J. L. Nydahl succeeded the late I. H. Bugge in 189I. After the change in the appointment of professors to the college was made, the attendance grew from year to year, and the school prospered in every way. In 1890 Augsburg Seminary became the school of the United Norwegian Lutheran Church of America, formed by the Union of the Conference, the Anti—Missourian Brother— hood, and the Augustana Synod. The United Church, however, withdrew its support in 1893 and established a new school. Since this time the school has again made progress. The attendance has steadily increased until the accommo— dations have become inadequate. Contributions for the support of the school have come more freely from year to year. In August, 1898, the controversy with the - United Church was finally settled, Augsburg Seminary relinquishing its Endowment Fund on condition that no further claim should be made by the United Church against Augsburg Seminary. This leaves the school practically in the same position in which it was twenty- five years ago as far as financial support is concerned: It is entirely dependent on its friends. Since the founding of the school thirty years ago 111 have graduated from the college department, and 245 from the theological department. Nearly all the graduates are engaged in religious work in Lutheran Churches in America or in Foreign mission fields. Show less
m . a: . 'cdwaa film/r7 1" 11‘ AUGSBURG SEMINARY The Students Union, which meets the lastvFriday‘of each month; . v An association organized in I879 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... Show morem . a: . 'cdwaa film/r7 1" 11‘ AUGSBURG SEMINARY The Students Union, which meets the lastvFriday‘of each month; . v An association organized in I879 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; ‘ A [Historical Association, organized in¢I898J under the auspices of which one lecture on historical subjects has been given each week throughout the year; Idun Library Association. ' AUGSBURG ECHO. Is published monthly by the students and is edited by a! Board elected by them. The subscription price is 50 cents a year in advance. ALUan ASSOCIATION. The Augsburg Seminary Alumni Association held its first meeting in May, 1891. Its annualvmeeting is held the day following the commencement. The ,Asso- ciation aims to unite the graduates and keep up their interest in their Alma Mater.‘ ' . fiirsi Zea '1‘. MMO'YI'CCZL Randc'ua _. .72“: {151mm a. fi‘fl‘éoil‘: 5'1.“ 970a1 .( 1 Dnamima - hiatfummodieal 1 .9th dual!” i“ Sludq of 73111“; amaL 80,41 geamfl’tfl W‘U‘ML {£01on 11 wulé - .‘ “diffused é, ' Sutomi jLa'f‘. Cantu-1813111 - 21%”mean [agn'fl’d‘éfaig a wait fmt tum, f. ‘ C ~ Ira-(«9‘1 " :8. 471;”: I Show less
6 AUGSBURG SEMINARY GENERAL INFORMATION. COURSES OF STUDY. Augsburg Seminary now has three courses of study: a preparatory of two years, in which the common prac— tical branches are taught; a classical course of four years; and a theological course of three years. DISCIPLINE. The discipline is... Show more6 AUGSBURG SEMINARY GENERAL INFORMATION. COURSES OF STUDY. Augsburg Seminary now has three courses of study: a preparatory of two years, in which the common prac— tical branches are taught; a classical course of four years; and a theological course of three years. DISCIPLINE. The discipline is exercised in a Christian spirit. The spiritual welfare of the students is considered of the highest importance. Religious services are held every morning in the Seminary Chapel. Prayer meetings are held every Saturday evening and Sunday morning. TERMS OF ADI'IISSION. Students are admitted to the Preparatory Depart— ment without examination. Those desiring to enter the Greek department or classical course must pass a‘satis- factory examination or have certificates issued by recog— nized schools. Candidates for admission to the- Theo— logical Department must furnish evidence of moral char— acter and Christian experience. All applications are made to the president. EXPENSES. The expenses for one year are about as follows: Tuition.. ...$25.oo Board at $1.50 a week for 30 weeks. .4500 Books, incidentals, etc. .25.oo——$95.oo The theological students and the seniors who are pre— paring for the ministry, pay no tuition. All dues are payable in advance at the beginning of each term. No ' deduction in tuition and contingent fees will be made for less time than half a term. The students have conducted Show less
~I AUGSBURG SEMINARY a boarding club since 1872, the necessary accommoda— tions being furnished by the school. TERMS. The school year is divided into two terms, the first beginning October 1st continues till Christmas, the sec— ond beginning Jan. lSt closes the first week in May. DAILY ROUTINE. The... Show more~I AUGSBURG SEMINARY a boarding club since 1872, the necessary accommoda— tions being furnished by the school. TERMS. The school year is divided into two terms, the first beginning October 1st continues till Christmas, the sec— ond beginning Jan. lSt 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 8 :00 A. M. The students observe study hours after 4 :00 P. M. EXAHlNATlONS. Examinations for the Greek and Preparatory Depart- ments are held the first week in May. Commencement is held in the Seminary Chapel at the close of the week. The examinations in the Theological Department are held the last ten days of May. They consist of written work in the four following branches: Old Testament, New Testament. Dogmatics, and Church History. The oral examinations follow and are conducted by a com— mittee composed of the theological faculty and two mem— bers selected by the faculty. The degree of Candidatus Theologiee is conferred upon the successful candidates. LlBRARIES. The Seminary Library contains about 1,500 volumes. Idun, a library begun in 1876 and owned by the students, contains over 1,300 volumes of the best English and Nor— wegian literature. Reading rooms for magazines and daily and weekly newspapers are maintained. The li— brary 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: Show less
