AUGSBURG SEMINARY 69 suasive presentation of arguments in public. Prere- quisite: 10-11-12. Junior I. Two periods a week. 2 credits. 61-62. PUBLIC SPEAKING, READING, AND DRA- MATICS. Review of fundamentals previously studied, and practice in the rendering of memorized master- pieces and in the... Show moreAUGSBURG SEMINARY 69 suasive presentation of arguments in public. Prere- quisite: 10-11-12. Junior I. Two periods a week. 2 credits. 61-62. PUBLIC SPEAKING, READING, AND DRA- MATICS. Review of fundamentals previously studied, and practice in the rendering of memorized master- pieces and in the delivery of original speeches. Spe- cial attention to the development of natural and forceful utterance, thru stimulating the student to utilize effectively his own powers of thought, imagi- nation, and feeling. Work on formal correctness is continued. Two periods a week. Junior 11, and III. 4 credits. JOURNALISM 1-2-3. A course in the theory and practice of journalism, including the study and writing of news stories, feature articles, interviews, sports news, and editorials, with some attention to the organiza- tion and management of a newspaper. Designed for students who are especially interested in jour- nalism as well as for members of the staffs of stu- dent publications. One hour a week thruout the year. 3 credits. GROUP C DEPARTMENT OF ANCIENT LANGUAGES PROFESSOR LILLEHEI, Head HEBREW 7-8-9. BEGINNERS' COURSE. The elements of He- brew grammar are studied, together with the read- ing of selected passages of the Book of Kings. Three periods a week. 9 credits. 10-11-12. ADVANCED COURSE. The reading of selected portions from the Prophets and the reading Show less
AUGSBURG SE MINARY 103 DECLAMATORY CONTESTS Sigvald Qvale Memorial Contests are held an- nually. Augsburg Academy is a member of the Twin City Academic Forensic League, in which the stu- dents compete with other schools in declamatory, oratorical, and debating contests.
122 AUGSBURG SEMINARY Helland, Clara Irene ...... .. Helland, Ole Richard _. Heliksen, Clara Minneapolis, Minn. ____ LPekin, N. Dak. Wanamingo, Minn. Helseth, Arnold O. .. Minneapolis, Minn. Helseth, Evangeline .___ Minneapolis, Minn. Hermonson, Leonard Gayl . A ,,,, .Harvard, Ill. Hjelmeland,... Show more122 AUGSBURG SEMINARY Helland, Clara Irene ...... .. Helland, Ole Richard _. Heliksen, Clara Minneapolis, Minn. ____ LPekin, N. Dak. Wanamingo, Minn. Helseth, Arnold O. .. Minneapolis, Minn. Helseth, Evangeline .___ Minneapolis, Minn. Hermonson, Leonard Gayl . A ,,,, .Harvard, Ill. Hjelmeland, Mina JacobinaL Lands, N. Dak. Hostager, Rudolph ._ Wanamingo, Minn. Jacobsen, Dagny“ Minneapolis, Minn. Johanson, Bertha n ....Agate, N. Dak. Kalberg, Harold -___. Minneapolis, Minn. Kleven, Lydia Bernice Minneapolis, Minn. Knudtson, Clara _____ "M ....Hanlontown, Iowa. Larson, Merrol Rudolph __ Church’s Ferry, N. Dak. Larson, Orrie E. _.___._ Church’s Ferry, N. Dak. Larson, Ragnhild Jeanette - .....Superior, Wis Lower, Kenneth Ormenso ..A1bertville, Wis. Molvik, Olai M. _. __Minneapolis, Minn. Olson, Chester _ .Clitherall, Minn. Ostrem, Gustav John inneapolis, Minn. Rislov, Valborg e .LMinneapolis, Minn. Ronning, Harold Gerhar Minneapolis, Minn. Vinger, Gerhard Raymond Weltzin, Elmer M. .____._.._. Whalin, Martha E. .._..____ Juniors Aanstad, Pearl Marion .h- _____.Hampden, N. Dal-r. Anderson, Alvor Perry _ _._.I_-lanska, Minn. Arnold, Luther A. -aneota, Minn. Berge, Lewis 0. _. .-Peterson, Minn. Bestul, Sylvan M. . ._____..., _Ferndale, Wash. Christensen, Jessie Margaret _ Mannette, Wis. Dueland, Glendora _.___.._ .__.Slater, Iowa Eldevik, Agnes Laura -_ . hevlin, Minn. Ellingson, Emil Melfred andstone, Minn. Erdahl, Arthur C. . _.Donnelly, Minn. Evans, Walter Benn Sandstone, Minn. Everson, Wilhelm __ .._.Colfax, Wis. Fosen, Curtis R. Leeds, N. Dak. Froyen, Hjalmar A itchville, N. Dak. Gjevre, Bertha ____. Minneapolis, Minn. Grimstad, J. Arthur Gynild, Ellen _~_ Hagen, Conrad M. Hagen, Holger E. Hagen, Kristofer _, Hanson, Joseph Martin ._ Hendrickson, Norman OswaldL Hilde, Selmer Olai s .......... __ Pleasant Lake, N. Dak. Pleasant Lake, N. Dak. ____ .,Minneapolis, Minn. .Camrose, Alta., Canada .... ..Minneapolis, Minn. _Donalda, Alta., Canada 1 3.3 Show less
AUGSBURG SEMINARY 13 of Minnesota, 1923; Summer quarter at Columbia University, N. Y., 1924. Teacher of History, Augs- burg Academy, 1923-. HAROLD MORTENSEN, B. A., M. A. Education. B. A., Augsburg College, 1920; Graduate study at the University of Minnesota, 1921-22, and Sum- mer Sessions, 1922,... Show moreAUGSBURG SEMINARY 13 of Minnesota, 1923; Summer quarter at Columbia University, N. Y., 1924. Teacher of History, Augs- burg Academy, 1923-. HAROLD MORTENSEN, B. A., M. A. Education. B. A., Augsburg College, 1920; Graduate study at the University of Minnesota, 1921-22, and Sum- mer Sessions, 1922, 23, 25, 27; M. A., 1923. Taught at Minnehaha Academy, Minneapolis, 1920-21; Wal- dorf Lutheran College, Forest City, Iowa, 1922-25; North Dakota Agricultural College, 1925-26; In- structor in English, Augsburg College, 1926-28; In- structor in Education, Augsburg College, 1927-. ARTHUR NASH, B. A. Biology. B. A., Augsburg College, 1922; Summer Sessions University of Minnesota; Graduate study, Univer- sity of Minnesota, 1925-26; Long Island Biological station, 1926; Instructor in Biology, Augsburg Col- lege, 1924-. LARS P. QUALBEN, B. A., M. A., C. T., Ph. D. Head of Department of Education. M. A. in Education, Columbia University, 1924. Lows JOHN SCHNELL, B. S. (E. E.) Mathematics. University of Colorado, 1924; Work for M. S. (E. E.) nearly completed at University of Minne- sota; Instructor of Electrical Engineering, Univer- sity of Colorado, fall quarter 1923-24; Instructor, Department of Engineering Mathematics, Winter and Spring Quarters, 1923-24; Assistant, Depart- ment of Electrical Engineering, University of Min- nesota, 1924-26. Head of Department of Mathema- tics, Augsburg College, 1925-26 and 1927-28. Show less
AUGSBURG SEMINARY 89 SENIOR COLLEGE COURSES 50. DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS. Variable and functions; theory of limits; differentiation and simple applications of the derivative; successive dif- ferentiation; maxima and minima; differentials; rates; change of variable; curvature; theorem of mean value;... Show moreAUGSBURG SEMINARY 89 SENIOR COLLEGE COURSES 50. DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS. Variable and functions; theory of limits; differentiation and simple applications of the derivative; successive dif- ferentiation; maxima and minima; differentials; rates; change of variable; curvature; theorem of mean value; indeterminate forms; partial differen- tiation; expansion of functions; asymptotes. Pre- requisite: Course 3. Five periods a week. 5 credits. 51. INTEGRAL CALCULUS. Integration of simple forms; constant of integration; definite integrals; integration of rational fractions; change of vari- ables; integration by parts; integration of areas, solids of revolution, surfaces of revolution, and sum- mation; successive and partial integration; integra- tion of irregular figures. Prerequisite: Course 4. Five periods a week. 5 credits. 52. DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS. Graphical re- presentation; equations of the first order and first degree; first order and higher degree; singular so- lutions; total differential equations; linear differ- ential equations; systems of simultaneous equations; integration in series; and partial differential equa- tions. Prerequisite: Course 5. Five periods a week. 5 credits. 75. TEACHERS' COURSE. This course is offered students who are preparing to teach mathematics in high schools. Its object is to give such training in methods as will qualify students successfully to teach the subjects of Arithmetic, Algebra, and Geo- metry. Prerequisite: Courses 1 to 52. Open to Seniors only. One period a week for one academic year. 3 credits. Show less
ORGANIZATIONS LITERARY SOCIETIES THE STUDENTS’ SOCIETY is an organization of the whole student body. THE CONCORDIA is the society of the Theological Seminary. This society usually discusses subjects of practical interest to theologians and ministers. The meetings are very interesting and helpful.... Show moreORGANIZATIONS LITERARY SOCIETIES THE STUDENTS’ SOCIETY is an organization of the whole student body. THE CONCORDIA is the society of the Theological Seminary. This society usually discusses subjects of practical interest to theologians and ministers. The meetings are very interesting and helpful. THE ALETHEA CLUB is a group of college and theological students whose purpose is the discussion of social and religious problems. There are several societies composed of college students especially interested in literature, public speaking, and debating. THE WRITERS’ CLUB is an organization of Col- lege students who are particularly interested in writing. THE ACADEMY CLUB draws its members from the Academy. ALUMNI ASSOCIATION The Alumni Association is composed of all gradu- ates of the College and Theological Seminary. It holds an annual business meeting during Com- mencement week. The annual alumni banquet oc- curs on the evening of the day following Commence- ment Day. Local associations of the alumni are being or- ganized to include in their membership all gradu- ates of the College and Theological Seminary. The object of these associations is to keep strong and vital the ties which bind the graduates of Augsburg Show less
62 AUGSBURG SEMINARY consists of an analytical study of the great religious systems of the world—Hinduism, Buddhism, Zoroas- trianism, Confucianism, TaoiSm, Shintoism, and Mo- hammedanism. These great world systems will be compared and contrasted with Christianity. Two periods a week. Senior 1,... Show more62 AUGSBURG SEMINARY consists of an analytical study of the great religious systems of the world—Hinduism, Buddhism, Zoroas- trianism, Confucianism, TaoiSm, Shintoism, and Mo- hammedanism. These great world systems will be compared and contrasted with Christianity. Two periods a week. Senior 1, II, and III. 6 credits. 62-63-64. THE STUDY or THE NEW TESTAMENT IN THE ORIGINAL. (See Greek). Special 1, II, and III. Four periods a week. 12 credits. 65. THE SOCIAL TEACHINGS or THE PROPHETS or THE OLD TESTAMENT. The aim of this course is to study the prophets to see how the spiritual truths find their application in the daily life of the people and of the individual. The spirit of Christ is the necessary spirit for right living and Christ the solu-’ tion for all human problems. Two periods a week. Junior and Senior I. 2 credits. 66. THE SOCIAL TEACHING or THE NEW TESTA- MENT. This course is designed to give a survey of the social teachings of Christ and the Apostles. The object of the study is to get a clear conception of the social principles of the New Testament, so that these may be brought to bear on the solution of present day social problems. Prerequisites: Courses 1, 2, and 3. Junior and Senior II. Two periods a week. 2 credits. 67. PROBLEMS. This course in “problems” is designed to help the student to solve the intellectual difficulties which arise out of the many conflicting theories and opinions in the world today. Two periods a week. Junior and Senior III. 2 credits. 68—69. ETHICS. Show less
AUGSBURG SEMINARY 65 SENIOR COLLEGE COURSES The courses numbered 50 and above are Senior College courses and hence require specialized work, laying the foundation for scholarly research. COMPOSITION AND LITERATURE Courses 1 to 6, required of Freshmen, combine the study and practice of written... Show moreAUGSBURG SEMINARY 65 SENIOR COLLEGE COURSES The courses numbered 50 and above are Senior College courses and hence require specialized work, laying the foundation for scholarly research. COMPOSITION AND LITERATURE Courses 1 to 6, required of Freshmen, combine the study and practice of written composition and a survey of English Literature by types, and form a prerequisite to the more intensive courses of the following years. 1-2-3. COMPOSITION. Quarter I: How to study, and adjustments to college life. Composition in general. Quarter II: Exposition and argumenta- tion. Quarter III: Description and narration. Cor- rectness and effectiveness in writing emphasized. Weekly themes required, with careful attention to the correction of errors. Two periods a week. Fresh- man I, II, and III. 6 credits. 4-5-6. LITERATURE. A study of the backgrounds of English Literature, and an analysis of the most prominent authors and important classics. Quarter 1: Literary values, the essay, and the Short story. Quarter II: The novel and the drama. Quarter III: Poetry. The acquirement of a few basic principles, a knowledge of historical environments, and an in- telligent appreciation of works of the most import- ant authors are basic aims of the course. Two periods a week. Freshman I, II, and III. 6 credits. 7. LITERARY CRITICISM. A study of the funda- mental principles of literature, analysis of various types ,the consideration of personality in literary art, and the study of critics. Four periods a week. Sophomore I. 4 credits. Show less
GENERAL EXPENSES For Theological students, tuition is free. The tuition for the College is $20 a quarter and for the Academy $15 a quarter. Tuition for the Senior year will be refunded to those who enter Theology. Students taking more than the maximum num- ber of periods (17 in the College and 22... Show moreGENERAL EXPENSES For Theological students, tuition is free. The tuition for the College is $20 a quarter and for the Academy $15 a quarter. Tuition for the Senior year will be refunded to those who enter Theology. Students taking more than the maximum num- ber of periods (17 in the College and 22 in the Aca- demy) are charged at the rate of one dollar for each additional period a week per quarter. The following incidental fees are required of all students and are payable in advance: Caution __ _______ .___$ 2.00 Gymnasium _________ __ 2.00 Library ____.c...... _______ ._._ 1.00 Student Activities _______ e. 10.00 Subject fees: College Chemistry, Physics, Biology 1 ......................... .. 10.00 each Academy Physics, Bookkeeping, Typewriting, Shorthand ~__ 5.00 each Diploma Fee (College)..c._w._ 5.00 Diploma Fee (Academy) _.~_.* 3.00 The estimated expenses for one year are about as follows: Tuition in Academy $15.00 per quarter __c...._w _’.__$45.00 Tuition in College M per 3— 1; quarter _______________ Show less
76 AUGSBURG SEMINARY JUNIOR COLLEGE COURSES 1-2-3. EUROPEAN HISTORY. A general intro- ductory course from the break-up of the Roman Empire to 1914. Special emphasis will be laid on those events and institutions which have largely determined the character of modern European civil- ization. This... Show more76 AUGSBURG SEMINARY JUNIOR COLLEGE COURSES 1-2-3. EUROPEAN HISTORY. A general intro- ductory course from the break-up of the Roman Empire to 1914. Special emphasis will be laid on those events and institutions which have largely determined the character of modern European civil- ization. This course is designed to lay the founda- tion for future work in history. No prerequisites. Credit will not be given unless the whole course is completed. Three periods a week. Freshman I, II, and III. 9 credits. 4. THE BEGINNINGS OF UNITED STATES HISTORY. This course covers the ground from the expulsion of the French from North America to the end of the Jeffersonian period. A careful survey is made of the large movements in this period, such as the American Revolution, the “Critical Period”, the making of the Constitution, the launching Of the government, and the formation of parties, territ- orial and economic expansion, and the second war with England. Three periods a week. Sophomore I. 3 credits. 5. THE MIDDLE PERIOD or U. s. HISTORY. This course is a continuation of the preceding and ends with the completion of Reconstruction. A brief sur- vey is made Of “Nationalism,” “Sectionalism,” the J acksonian era, Westward expansion, industrial de- velopment, slavery, the Civil War, and Reconstruc- tion. Three periods a week. Sophomore II. 3 credits. 6. RECENT U. S. HISTORY. This course deals with the history of the United States from 1877 to to the present time. Special attention is given to the economic, social, and political factors that have .a as.» Show less
FACULTY COMMITTEES Matriculation :—SVERDRUP, HENDRICKSON, MISS MOBTENSEN, SVEEGGEN Curriculum :—MELBY, LILLEHEI, BUSBY Student Standingz—SVERDRUP, MISS MORTENSEN, MELBY Athletics :—MELBY, MORTENSEN, SVERDRUP Catalog :—SVERDRUP, SVEEGGEN, NASH, JOHNSON Social t—SVERDRUP, MIss MORTENSEN, Fossn,... Show moreFACULTY COMMITTEES Matriculation :—SVERDRUP, HENDRICKSON, MISS MOBTENSEN, SVEEGGEN Curriculum :—MELBY, LILLEHEI, BUSBY Student Standingz—SVERDRUP, MISS MORTENSEN, MELBY Athletics :—MELBY, MORTENSEN, SVERDRUP Catalog :—SVERDRUP, SVEEGGEN, NASH, JOHNSON Social t—SVERDRUP, MIss MORTENSEN, Fossn, NASH Recommendations z—QUALBEN, SVERDRUP, HEN- mucxsou Curator of Museum :—NYDAHL Show less
114 AUGSBURG SEMINARY stjerne Bj¢rnson’s “Synn¢ve Solbakken” and “En glad gut” are studied thoroly. Five periods a week. 1 unit. 11 A-B-C. A SURVEY OF THE HISTORY or NORWAY AND OF NORWEGIAN LITERATURE. Oral and written compositions on topics from Norwegian History and Literature. Declamations and... Show more114 AUGSBURG SEMINARY stjerne Bj¢rnson’s “Synn¢ve Solbakken” and “En glad gut” are studied thoroly. Five periods a week. 1 unit. 11 A-B-C. A SURVEY OF THE HISTORY or NORWAY AND OF NORWEGIAN LITERATURE. Oral and written compositions on topics from Norwegian History and Literature. Declamations and speeches in Norwe- gian. A review and advanced study of Grammar. Reading and translation. Reports on most import- ant authors. Texts: Haereid’s “Norges Historie”, Holvik’s “Second Year Norse”, Michelet and Vowle’s “Terje Viken”, Bj¢rnson’s “Arne”. Selections from Holberg, Wergeland, Bj¢rnson, and Ibsen. Five periods a week. 1 unit. LATIN I A—B-C. BEGINNERS’ COURSE. Two quarters are spent in mastering inflections and the most common constructions. The third quarter is spent in the reading of easy Latin prose, study of elementary Latin syntax, and study of English words derived from the Latin. The whole year’s work must be taken in order to get credit for any part of it. Four periods a week. a week. 1 unit. 11 A—B-C. LATIN GRAMMAR AND COMPOSITION. Se- lections from Cicero’s Orations and from Caesar’s Gallic War are read. Sight-reading. Four periods a week. 1 unit. i i ". g E l I. Show less
AUGSBURG SEMINARY 119 SHORTHAND The Gregg System of shorthand is taught. This system is based upon the natural principles govern- ing the combinations and manual movements of or- dinary writing. A thoro study of the theory is made. Drill is given in dictation and transcription to en- able the... Show moreAUGSBURG SEMINARY 119 SHORTHAND The Gregg System of shorthand is taught. This system is based upon the natural principles govern- ing the combinations and manual movements of or- dinary writing. A thoro study of the theory is made. Drill is given in dictation and transcription to en- able the student to acquire sufficient speed for or- dinary business work. TYPEWRITING A-B-C. The Rational System of touch typewrit- ing is taught. This instruction develops neatness, rapidity, and accuracy. Individual instruction is given to each student until the keyboard is mastered. Practice for a high speed is stressed thruout the en- tire course. 1 unit. MUSIC This course, giving general information on many topics in music, is designed to increase the student’s knowledge and appreciation of music. It includes a study of musical notation, formation of scales and chords, analysis of smaller compositions, musical terms, a brief history of music, and biographical sketches. Three periods a week thruout the year. 1A; unit. Courses in vocal, piano, and instrumental music are offered to students in the Academy. Individual arrangement is made for this instruction. Credit is given for this work. PHYSICAL EDUCATION The course provides opportunity for physical ex- ercises in order to maintain and build up the general health. The work covers calisthenics, setting up ex- ercises, light and heavy apparatus. The fundamen- tals of basketball, football, and baseball are taught Show less
AUGSBURG SEMINARY 11 Augsburg College, 1915-; Member of the National Council of Teachers of English; Member of the Modern Language Association of America. JOHANNES L. NYDAHL, B. A., C. T. College Li- brarian. B. A., Augsburg College, 1888; C. T., Augsburg Seminary, 1891; Professor of Norse,... Show moreAUGSBURG SEMINARY 11 Augsburg College, 1915-; Member of the National Council of Teachers of English; Member of the Modern Language Association of America. JOHANNES L. NYDAHL, B. A., C. T. College Li- brarian. B. A., Augsburg College, 1888; C. T., Augsburg Seminary, 1891; Professor of Norse, Augsburg College, 1891-1919; Curator of Museum; Librarian, 1919-. HENRY N. HENDRICKSON, B. A., C. T. History and Latin. Registrar. B. A., Augsburg College, 1891; National Normal University, Lebanon, Ohio, 1891-92; University of Minnesota, 1892-94; Augsburg Seminary, 1894-97, C. T., 1897; Summer Session, Columbia University, 1922; Pastor, Superior, Wis, 1897-1900; Head of Department of History, Augsburg College, 1900-. ELMER D. BUSBY, B. A., M. A. Social Science. B. A., Thiel College, 1891; M. A., Thiel College, 1907; Professor of Mathematics, Concordia College, Moorhead, Minn., 1891-1907; Professor, Thiel Col- lege, 1907-14; Professor, Columbia College, Everett, Wash., 1914-19; Professor, Mathematics and Social Science, Augsburg College, 1919-23. Head of De- partment of Philosophy, Economics, and Sociology, 1923-. CARL FOSSE, B. A., S. M. Chemistry. B. A., Dakota Wesleyan University, 1912; S. M., University of Chicago, 1916; Instructor, Marshall, Minn., 1912-14; University High School, University Show less
40 AUGSBURG SEMINARY the course in the Interpretation of Galatians. Spe- cial attention is given to the principles of Redemp- tion and the Christian life, as reflected in this writ- ing. Required: 3 quarter hours. 25. INTERPRETATION or COLOSSIANS. An his- torical and critical exegesis of the... Show more40 AUGSBURG SEMINARY the course in the Interpretation of Galatians. Spe- cial attention is given to the principles of Redemp- tion and the Christian life, as reflected in this writ- ing. Required: 3 quarter hours. 25. INTERPRETATION or COLOSSIANS. An his- torical and critical exegesis of the entire Epistle, with special study of the heretical doctrines which loom in the background, and which Paul is refuting. The result of recent studies in Comparative Reli- gion, and especially the results of studies in the Jewish-Hellenistic Literature of that period, will be reviewed in this connection. Elective: 3 quarter hours. 26. THE PASTORAL EPISTLES. These are not studied in a special course, but in connection with the course in Pastoral Theology. 27. INTERPRETATION OF HEBREws. A survey of the conditions out of which the Epistle grew, and the situation of its readers, in contrast with the con- ditions and situation disclosed by the Epistle of James. Some attention is given to the problem as to whether or not these Hebrews were influenced by the Gnostic sect called the Melchizedekians. Atten- tion is also given to the Jewish Christian thinking of the author of Hebrews. Required: 2 quarter hours. Alternates with Course 28. 28. INTERPRETATION OF THE EPISTLE 0F JAMES. This is perhaps the earliest of the canonical New Testament writings. As such it has a peculiar sig- nificance, especially in its historical setting. Special attention is given to the characteristic thinking of the author, and to the situation of the circle of readers of the Epistle. The book will also be studied Show less
AUGSBURG SEMINARY 111 Egypt, in the Tigris-Euphrates valley and Asia Minor, showing how these early societies form the basis of later European civilization and culture. The study of Greek History to the death of Alexander the Great, dealing with Greek settlement and coloni- zation, the city state... Show moreAUGSBURG SEMINARY 111 Egypt, in the Tigris-Euphrates valley and Asia Minor, showing how these early societies form the basis of later European civilization and culture. The study of Greek History to the death of Alexander the Great, dealing with Greek settlement and coloni- zation, the city state, religious ideals and institu- tions, development of democracy in Athens, the Age of Pericles, and the decline of Greece. Five periods a week. B. HELLENISTIC AGE AND ROME. Beginning with the spread of Greek culture and its modifica- tion under oriental influence in the Hellenistic Age, this course will deal chiefly with the Roman people: the Republic, unification and expansion, political re- volution, the Empire. military rule, the monarchy, decline and disintegration. Five periods a week. C. MEDIEVAL HISTORY. This course begins with the disintegration of the Roman Empire and con- tinues to the period of 1500. In it is traced the vital connection between ancient and medieval civiliza- tion, and those elements which combined to give me- dieval culture its peculiar character are pointed out. The leading topics will be: Rome and the Germans, Charlemagne, the Papacy, the Holy Roman Empire, Feudalism, the Crusades, the growth of cities and commerce, Scholasticism, the Revival of Learning, and the new geographical discoveries. Five periods a week. 1 unit. II MODERN HISTORY A. MODERN HISTORY FROM 1500 To 1789. A brief survey of the medieval period is made, as a help to understand the big movements of this period which include the Reformation, the Catholic Re- formation, the wars of religion, absolutism and the Show less
