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
14: AlTGS‘BURG SEMINARY. COURSES OF THE THEOLOGICAL DEPARTMENT. EVERY YEAR. HEBREW.iThree times a week with Junior Class. W. H. Green’s Elementary Hebrew Grammar. Prof. Sverdrup. NEW TESTAMENT.—Introduction once a week with Middle Class. F. \\'. “'eber’s Introduction. Prof. Biicknian. RHETORIC.-... Show more14: AlTGS‘BURG SEMINARY. COURSES OF THE THEOLOGICAL DEPARTMENT. EVERY YEAR. HEBREW.iThree times a week with Junior Class. W. H. Green’s Elementary Hebrew Grammar. Prof. Sverdrup. NEW TESTAMENT.—Introduction once a week with Middle Class. F. \\'. “'eber’s Introduction. Prof. Biicknian. RHETORIC.-—English. once a week with Junior Class. Prof. Lund. PSYCHOLOGY—English, once a week with Junior Class. Prof. Lund. H0MlLETlCS.-—Englishy once a week with Middle Class. Prof. Lund. PASTORAL EPISTLES.~English, once a week with Middle Class. Prof. Lund. HOMlLETlCS.—English, with Senior Class once a week. Prof. Lund. PASTORAL THEOLOGY AND CHURCH POLlTY.~English, once a week with Senior Class. Prof. Lund. CATECHETICS.—English, once a week with Senior Class. Prof. Lund. PREACHING.—In English once a week for all classes. Prof. Lund. PREACHING.—In Norwegian once a week for all classes. and Homi— letics in Norwegian one hour a week. Critic—Prof. Bh'ckman, 1892-93; Prof Oftedal. 1893.94; Prof. Schmidt, 189l—95. COURSE l. (EVERY THIRD YEAR, BEGINNING 1892=93.) OLD TESTAMENT.~Introdnction. Pentateuch and Joshua. Four times a week. Prof. Sverdrup. NEW TESTAMENT.'The Gospel according to St. Mark, synoptically. Three times a week. Prof. Bh‘ckman. CHURCH HISTORY.—The Acts of the Apostles and the History of the early Church. Emir times a week. Prof. ()ftedal. DOGMATICS.7Three times a week. Prof. Schmidt. THE PERICOPES.iOnce a week. Prof. Schmidt. COURSE II. (EVERY THIRD YEAR, 1893=94-) OLD TESTAMENT.—Historical Books and Jeremiah, Isaiah, or Eze- kiel alternatively. Four times a week. Prof. Sverdrup. NEW TESTAMENT.~The Gospel of St. Luke. the Epistles to the Romans and the Galatians, or Epistles to the Colossians and the Ephesians alternatively. Three times a week. Prof. Bockman. CHURCH HISTORY.—I. and II. Corinthians. I. Peter. I. Thessalonians. The History of the Church through the Middle Ages. Four times a week. Prof. Oftedal. DOGMATICS.—Three times a week. Prof. Schmidt. CATECHETICS.—Once a week. Prof. Schmidt. Show less
8 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. The Theological Departznent. This is a thorough and scientific course of three years in Theology. But the end 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... Show more8 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. The Theological Departznent. This is a thorough and scientific course of three years in Theology. But the end 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. Though the complete course is one of nine years, it has heretofore been necessary to shorten the time for 111any, as “ the harvest is truly great, but the laborers few." The exceptions have been made where the student has been advanced in years and at the same time has had experi— ence in Christian work. But the need for ministers has become less urgent from year to year, and more are taking the full course. A third difficulty that had to be met was how to secure teachers that were capable and at the same time in syin- pathy with the work. The instruction in all departments at first tell to the theological professors, but as the school grew and as at the same time the theological faculty was reduced to two members, assistance had to be secured. These men must not only be well educated and especially fitted for teachers, they must also be led by the spirit of God and must be willing to stake their all in furthering the interests of the school. Many were tried during the first fifteen years and found wanting. The work did not run smoothly until teachers trained in the school itself and imbued with the spirit, of its founders, were secured. Since then has the progress been rapid and the nunlber of graduates has increased manifold. Peace and har- mony has since reigned in the faculty and each teacher has worked faithfully for those entrusted to him and in unison with his associates. The members of the present college faculty were appointed as follows: J. H. Blegen and Theo. S. Reimestad in 1885, “'ilhelnl M. Pettersen in 1880', A. 31. Hove in 1887, and L. Nydahl in 1890. An essential part of a school is the student. Augs— burg Seminary experienced at first some difficulty in securing good material. There were comparatively few young men in the congregations who had the means and the desire to study. But as the school became more respected and loved by the people; and as the Church grew and became more prosperous, so has also the Show less
r——— 18 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. ‘ matics, and Church History. Next follows the oral work before a committee composed of the Faculty and three members, appointed by the President of the United Nor- wegian Lutheran Church. The degree of Candidatus Theologia: is conferred on the successful candidates. gt... Show morer——— 18 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. ‘ matics, and Church History. Next follows the oral work before a committee composed of the Faculty and three members, appointed by the President of the United Nor- wegian Lutheran Church. The degree of Candidatus Theologia: is conferred on the successful candidates. gt, % Show less
AUGSBURG SEMINARY. 15 COURSE lll. (EVERY THIRD YEAR, 1894=95.) OLD TESTAMENT.—The Psalms, St. Matthew, the Epistle of James. and the Epistle to the Hebrews. Connection between the Old and the New Testament. Four times a week. Prof. Sverdrup. NEW TESTAMENT.—The Gospel of St. John and I. Epistle of... Show moreAUGSBURG SEMINARY. 15 COURSE lll. (EVERY THIRD YEAR, 1894=95.) OLD TESTAMENT.—The Psalms, St. Matthew, the Epistle of James. and the Epistle to the Hebrews. Connection between the Old and the New Testament. Four times a week. Prof. Sverdrup. NEW TESTAMENT.—The Gospel of St. John and I. Epistle of John. Three times a week. Prof. Bo‘ckman. CHURCH HlSTORY.—II. Peter, Jude, H. Thessalonians. and History of the Church after the Reformation. Four times a week. Prof. Oftedal. SYMBOLICS and the Symbolical Books of the Norwegian Lutheran Church. Four times a week. Prof. Schmidt. Show less
6 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. rather gloomy prospects, when the annual meeting was held the following year, it was decided to create a new chair, and Prof. S. Oftedal was called to it. Two new chairs were established in 1874, and Professors G. Sver- drup and S. R. Gunnerson accepted calls to these. It was... Show more6 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. rather gloomy prospects, when the annual meeting was held the following year, it was decided to create a new chair, and Prof. S. Oftedal was called to it. Two new chairs were established in 1874, and Professors G. Sver- drup and S. R. Gunnerson accepted calls to these. It was also decided at this meeting to complete the main build- ing and erect residences for the professors. This was done without waste. But the amount of money needed— $15,000—was, under the circumstances, large, and many despaired of raising it. The professors knew they were doing a work pleasing to God, and were ready to give up everything for the cause. They at once set about to bring the school out of debt. They carried on the instruction in the school, and they also did their best to raise money by subscription, by establishing a book concern, and by publishing books and periodicals. They were constantly abroad in the congregations during the vacations, in the interest of the Seminary. But in vain. In 1877 the debt had increased to $16,000, and a whole year’s salary to the professors remained unpaid. The arrears must be met or the school given up. But how? The entire Northwest where the Church was the strongest, had been ravished by grass- hoppers. Around Willmar, Minn., where the annual meeting was held in June, 1877, were the fields bare and black as swept by fire. But this common misfortune drew the members of the assembly closer to God, and they were willing to give freely of what was left them, to advance God’s work among men. They agreed to pay all indebtedness by January lst, and $18,000 was actually raised, most of it in sums ranging from 25 cents to $1, and the Seminary was saved. It has taken hard work and rigid economy since to keep the school and satisfy all demands for improvements, made necessary by a natural and uniform growth. The school has gone steadily forward during the past four— teen years and now owns nearly a block of ground,which together with the buildings is worth $85,000. To the school belongs also a publishing house, doing a busi- ness of over $50,000 a year, and an endowment fund of $50,000, raised since 1880. In the union of the Conference, Show less
AUGSBURG SEMINARY. 9 attendance at the school grown, until the accommoda- tions became inadequate to care for all that applied for admission. It has, therefore, become possible during the later years to select those who were willing to enter the service of the Church, while the others were recom-... Show moreAUGSBURG SEMINARY. 9 attendance at the school grown, until the accommoda- tions became inadequate to care for all that applied for admission. It has, therefore, become possible during the later years to select those who were willing to enter the service of the Church, while the others were recom- mended to enter schools more suitable to their purpose. Augsburg Seminary has as a result had a class of stu- dents that have been in full sympathy with its work and they have taken pride in upholding its good name at home and abroad. The majority of the students room at the school and board in a club under their own control. The school has set aside sufficient room for this purpose. Officers to conduct the business are elected in October and January. Good board is obtained at a low cost and the students also gain valuable business experience through this club. The school has been spared the constant worry to the. management so common in boarding schools. 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 regular monthly due of twenty cents becomes entitled to free 111edical care during sickness. A board of directors, consisting of two representatives from the Faculty, and one from each class, is elected annually to conduct the affairs of the society. This board not only provides treatment in case of sickness, it also has the power to prescribe and enforce such rules as to sanita— tion as are necessary to insure healthful surroundings. This has been done so carefully that~~barring an epidemic of diphtheriawthere has been very little sick— ness at the school, and usually the treasury can show a surplus at the end of the year. A total abstinence society has also existed for many years and has done much to foster the Christian tentper— ance work that has been carried on so actively and suc- cessfully throughout the Northwest. Show less
FACULTY. GEORG SVERDRUP, President, Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament. M. 0. BOCKMAN, Professor of New Testament Exegesis. E. G. LUND, English Professor of Practical Theology. SVEN OFTEDAL, Professor of Church History. F. A. SCHMIDT, D. D., Professor of Systematic Theology. I. H. BLEGEN,... Show moreFACULTY. GEORG SVERDRUP, President, Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament. M. 0. BOCKMAN, Professor of New Testament Exegesis. E. G. LUND, English Professor of Practical Theology. SVEN OFTEDAL, Professor of Church History. F. A. SCHMIDT, D. D., Professor of Systematic Theology. I. 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 lVIathematics. THEO. S. REIMESTAD, Professor of Latin and Norwegian Literature. MELIUS CHRISTIANSEN, Instructor in Vocal and Instrumental Music. Show less
