26 AUGSBURG COLLEGE AND SEMINARY Tests are given the freshmen to afford a basis for counsel and guidance in planning their college program. For the purpose of proper classification all freshmen must take the entrance tests on the day designated in the Calendar. Orientation lectures are given... Show more26 AUGSBURG COLLEGE AND SEMINARY Tests are given the freshmen to afford a basis for counsel and guidance in planning their college program. For the purpose of proper classification all freshmen must take the entrance tests on the day designated in the Calendar. Orientation lectures are given during the first semester of the Freshman year, supplemented by regular periods of supervised stud . TZvo prize scholarships (tuition for the second half of the Fresh man year) are offered by the State Council of Minnesota Colleges,1 one to the first ranking Senior boy and one to the first ranking Senior girl from any Minnesota high school. Outside of Minnesota, where the regulation of the State Council of Minnesota Colleges does not apply, a limited number of scholar' ships of this kind are awarded to students of superior ability. Registration General Rules Registration means that the student accepts all the rules and regulations established by the school. Students are required to complete their registration on the days designated in the Calendar for this purpose. Students who in either semester register later than three days after classes begin shall pay a late registration fee of $3.00. The normal registration is 16 credit hours per week. All students register under the direction of the Registrar. Spe' cial problems of registration are referred to the Matriculation Com' mittee. No credit will be given a student for any subject for which he has not registered. Students working part'time are required to arrange the amount of their registration accordingly. No student may register for or enter a course later than four weeks after the beginning of classes, without special action by the Matriculation Committee. In registering, care should be taken to include the Junior College requirements during the first two years. However, if such re' gistration is delayed beyond the second year, a student will neither be required nor permitted to register beyond the allowed number of credit hours per semester in order to make it up. Amount of Classwork The privilege of registering for more than 17 credit hours may be granted only to students who have gained an average record 1 Augsburg College belongs to this organization. EA “9,. Show less
SEMINARY COURSES 57 r, 53. Principles and Curriculum of Physical Education. Prereq. 4 credits in activity. Jr. I. 3 Cr. Aims, scope, and objectives of physical education, orientation in education; biological, psychological, and sociological founda' tions; the program and construction of the... Show moreSEMINARY COURSES 57 r, 53. Principles and Curriculum of Physical Education. Prereq. 4 credits in activity. Jr. I. 3 Cr. Aims, scope, and objectives of physical education, orientation in education; biological, psychological, and sociological founda' tions; the program and construction of the course of study. 54. Baseball and Track Coaching. Jr. II. 1 Cr. Fundamentals and duties for all positions. Track and field events, conditioning. 56. Bmketball Coaching. Jr. II. 1 Cr. Fundamentals in basketball, offense and defense, scouting, gen, eral coaching strategy, schedule making. 58. School Health, First Aid, and Athletic Conditioning. Prereq. 1'2. Jr. II. 2 Cr. Principles, materials, and methods of school health service, superr vision and instruction, administration and teaching of First Aid, and principles and techniques of athletic conditioning and care of injuries. 62. Organization and Administration of Physical Education. Prereq. 19 credits toward minor or its equivalent. Sr. 11. 2 Cr. Problems of organization, administration, and supervision of activities in classwork, intramural and interscholastic athletics. Schedule making, facilities and equipment, budget making and finance, publicity, and arrangement of the program. 89. Teaching of Physical Education. Sr. I. 11/2 Cr. PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND RECREATION FOR WOMEN Miss Oster Minor, 19 credits. 1-2. Freshman Hygiene. (Required). Fr. 1, ll. 2 Cr. See Course 1‘2, page 56, for description. 3-4. Physical Activities. (Required of all freshman and sophomore women). Two hours a week. A varied activity course which includes the following units: Posture and correction, basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball, stunts and tumbling, and selected recreational sports. Special em! phasis is placed on physical fitness. 5. Recreational Leadership. So. I. 2 Cr. See Course 5, page 56. Show less
62 AUGSBURG COLLEGE AND SBMINARY 3. The Spiritual Life. A practical study of basic principles of spiritual living, with emphasis upon the cultivation of the devo' tional life. Selections from the great classics of Christian devotion are studied. 1 Cr. 4. Theological Propaedeutic. A survey of the... Show more62 AUGSBURG COLLEGE AND SBMINARY 3. The Spiritual Life. A practical study of basic principles of spiritual living, with emphasis upon the cultivation of the devo' tional life. Selections from the great classics of Christian devotion are studied. 1 Cr. 4. Theological Propaedeutic. A survey of the main traditional divisions of Christian Theology; their subdivisions; their relation to the entire field of Theology, and to the whole realm of human knowledge. 1 Cr. 5. Introduction to Dogmatim. A preliminary study of the ecumenical creeds, the Augsburg Confession, Luther's Large Cate, chism, and the Life of Luther. 1 Cr. THE THREErYEAR CYCLE OF COURSES DEPARTMENT OF OLD TESTAMENT 11. Survey of Old Testament Literature. A general survey of the individual writings of the Old Testament; the history of the Old Testament Canon, and of the text. 4 Cr. 12. Problems and Methods. A study of selected problems of history and interpretation in connection with certain Old Testa— ment books, together with an introduction to the principles of Biblical criticism. 2 Cr. 13. The Prophet Isaiah. A careful study of the Biblical data of the political and religious conditions of Israel and Judah, to! gether with a survey of the contemporary history of Assyria, Syria, and Egypt. Attention is given to the beauty, sublimity, and spiritual richness of the book. 4 Cr. 14. The Prophet Jeremiah. (Alternates with 15.) A study of the political, moral, and religious trends of the time of Jeremiah. Special attention is given to Jeremiah‘s personal character, his Messianic hope, and to his portrayal of the struggle for spiritual freedom. 2 Cr. 15. The Prophet Ezekiel. (Alternates with 14.) A study of the Babylonian Captivity and its spiritual significance for the people of God. 2 Cr. 16. Psalms. The course includes an historical survey, a general introduction to the larger groups, and a careful exegetical study of a number of Psalms. 4 Cr. idrv Afi—r ; :_:- ::: ..‘.:—:«-TShow less
GENERAL INFORMATION 17 The residence halls are open for the occupancy of students on the day preceding the beginning of registration. Temporary ar— rangements may be made for students who have permission to come early to seek employment. Meals are served commencing the morning of the first day of... Show moreGENERAL INFORMATION 17 The residence halls are open for the occupancy of students on the day preceding the beginning of registration. Temporary ar— rangements may be made for students who have permission to come early to seek employment. Meals are served commencing the morning of the first day of registration. The use of special electrical appliances such as irons and high! powered lamps is permitted only after arrangements for them have been made with the Campus House Mother and after the payment of a fee to cover the additional current used. Dormitory residents are held responsible for breakage or injury to the furniture and furnishings. The College believes in the educational value of group living under faculty supervision. It is expected that life in the dormi‘ tories should foster the development of Christian character, self~ control, and consideration for the rights of others. Applications for Rooms Reservations of rooms should be made by September 1 upon special blanks which will be provided by the Registrar's Ofice upon request. A reservation fee of $2.00 is required at the time ap plication is made. This fee is returnable only in case the student finds it necessary to withdraw his or her application and notifies the Registrar's Office prior to August 15. Rooms are assigned to present occupants of the dormitories the last two weeks in May. After that, they are assigned to new ap' plicants in the order of application. Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall This new dormitory for men accommodates one hundred and five students. The modern arrangement of the dormitory, with its suites of two rooms for every two students (there are a few single rooms), helps to make this an exceptionally inviting and com, fortable College home for men. The rooms are furnished ex' cept with bedding and linen. Each occupant should supply him, self with the following: sheets for single bed. bedpad. pillow cases, blankets or quilts, and towels. These should be marked with the owner's name. Old Main The second and third floors of Old Main are used as a residence for men. There are both single and double rooms. The rooms are furnished except for pillows and other bedding and linen. (See above for itemized list of needed supplies.) Show less
48 AUGSBURG COLLEGE AND SEMINARY party organizations, on their cultural development, and on the re‘ lations with the rest of the world. Senior College Courses 51. History of England up to 1776. Prereq. 1'2. Jr. I. 4 Cr. Emphasis placed upon the constitutional development of England and the... Show more48 AUGSBURG COLLEGE AND SEMINARY party organizations, on their cultural development, and on the re‘ lations with the rest of the world. Senior College Courses 51. History of England up to 1776. Prereq. 1'2. Jr. I. 4 Cr. Emphasis placed upon the constitutional development of England and the factors which shaped the background of U. S. History. 52. The Renaissance and the Reformation. Prereq. 1-2. Jr. II. 4 Cr. A study of the economic, social, political, cultural, and religious movements that marked the transition from medieval to modern civilization and culture. 53, 54. Ancient History.* Prereq. 1—2. Jr., Sr. I, II. 80'. Political and military history is subordinated to the study of the cultural aspects of ancient civilization. The student is intro' duced to the problems and methods of the several fields of archa’ ological investigation. 55. Hispanic-American History?" Prereq. 1'2. I. 3Cr. A survey course with emphasis upon colonial administration, the age of revolution, and the twentieth century. 56. Backgrounds of World War II. II. 3 Cr. A study of the factors (social, economic, political, military, etc.) which underlie the present world conflict. 57. Seminar in English History and Introduction to Historical Method. Sr. I (First half). 2Cr. This course is based entirely on original sources and will include some study of the problems involved in the handling of source material. Prerequisite, 14 credits in history, including course 51 or equivalent. 58. Europe since 1815. Sr. I (Second half) and II. 6 Cr. A study of international relations as affected by nationalism, socialism, industrialism, militarism, and imperialism. The World War and the rise of the totalitarian states. Prerequisite, 14 credits in history. 86. Teaching of the Social Studies. Sr. II. 11/2 Cr. Combined Major in Social Sciences for Teaching Requirement: 22 credits in History and Human Geography and 18 credits in SociologY, Economics, and Political Science. * Not offered in 19411943. Show less
THE FACULTY 7 KARL ERMISCH. Ph.D.. S.T.D. German CARL FOSSE,* M.S. Chemistry, Physics LAWRENCE M. JONES, Ph.D. Chemistry (Acting Professor, 19414942) ARTHUR NASH, Ph.D. Biology LARS LILLEHEI, M.A., C.T. Greek GEORGE SOBERG, B.A. Mathematics NORMAN C. ANDERSON, B.A., C.T. Christianity. Journalism... Show moreTHE FACULTY 7 KARL ERMISCH. Ph.D.. S.T.D. German CARL FOSSE,* M.S. Chemistry, Physics LAWRENCE M. JONES, Ph.D. Chemistry (Acting Professor, 19414942) ARTHUR NASH, Ph.D. Biology LARS LILLEHEI, M.A., C.T. Greek GEORGE SOBERG, B.A. Mathematics NORMAN C. ANDERSON, B.A., C.T. Christianity. Journalism MARION WILSON LINDEMANN, M.A. French and Spanish ANNA PEDERSON, B.A. English AGNES B. TANGJERD, B.A., B.S. Librarian K. BERNER DAHLEN, M.A. Speech, Dean of Men HENRY P. OPSETH, B.M. Music RICHARD F. PAUTZ, B.A. Director of Physical Education and Recreation ROBERT C. CARLSON, B.A. Instructor in Physical Education; Coach, Football BERNHARDT I. KLEVEN, Ph.D. Social Science JOHN S. ACKER. B.A.. LL.B. Debate and Oratory KRISTOFER HAGEN, M.A.. Th.B. Psychology “ Deceased, 1942. .._. Show less
34 AUGSBURG COLLEGE AND SEMINARY Junior Year: Christianity; Chemistry 6, 50; Biology 51; Physics 1,2; German 3, 4, 5; Physical Education 3b'4b. Suggested Schedule of Studies in Preparation for Law School Freshman Year: Christianity 1, 2; Physical Education 1'2, 34; History 1'2; English 1’2 or 34;... Show more34 AUGSBURG COLLEGE AND SEMINARY Junior Year: Christianity; Chemistry 6, 50; Biology 51; Physics 1,2; German 3, 4, 5; Physical Education 3b'4b. Suggested Schedule of Studies in Preparation for Law School Freshman Year: Christianity 1, 2; Physical Education 1'2, 34; History 1'2; English 1’2 or 34; Biology 1, 2 or 34 or Chemistry 1'2; German 1-2 or French 1-2 or Spanish 1'2; Orientation. Sophomore Year: Christianity; History 3, 4; Psychology 1, 2; Philosophy 51, 54; Social Sciences 5152; 5364; Physical Educa' tion 33'4a. Suggested Schedule of Studies in Preparation for School of Dentistry Freshman Year: Christianity 1, 2; Physical Education 1‘2, 34; English 1'2 or 34; History 1'2; Chemistry 1-2; Mathematics 1, 2; Orientation. Sophomore Year: Christianity; Psychology 1, 2; Biology 34; Chemistry 51:52; Physics 1, 2; Physical Education 3342:. Suggested Schedule of Studies in Preparation for Nursing Freshman Year: Christianity 1, 2; Physical Education 344; Eng' lish 1'2 or 34; Chemistry 1’2 or Biology 34 if chemistry has been taken in high school; Psychology 1, 2; Social Science 1’2; Home Economics 1’2; Orientation. A two'year schedule may be arranged with the Registrar for those planning to enter the School of Nursing at the University of Mnnesota. Suggested Schedule of Studies in Preparation for Engineering Freshman Year: Christianity 1, 2; Physical Education 1'2, 34; English 1'2 or 34; Engineering Drawing and Descriptive Geo' metry; Chemistry 1'2; Mathematics 1, 2; Orientation. A tworyear schedule may be arranged with the Registrar for those preparing for certain engineering fields. Suggested Schedule of Studies in Preparation for Home Economics Specialization Freshman Year: Orientation; Christianity 1, 2; Physical Educa' tion 1'2, 34; English 1‘2 or 34; Chemistry 1'2; Home Economics 1'2, 3, and 4; Psychology 1. 2. Show less
l4 AUGSBURG COLLEGE AND SEMINARY Refunds Students who cancel their registration before the middle of any semester will pay for their tuition and fees at the rate of $5.00 per week for the time during which they have been in attendance. Students who cancel out after the middle of the semester will... Show morel4 AUGSBURG COLLEGE AND SEMINARY Refunds Students who cancel their registration before the middle of any semester will pay for their tuition and fees at the rate of $5.00 per week for the time during which they have been in attendance. Students who cancel out after the middle of the semester will re ceive no refund of tuition or fees. Payments for board and room are refunded in proportion to the time students have been in residence. Special Fees A fee of $1.00 each will be charged for the following examina' tions: 1. A final taken at another hour than the one scheduled. 2. An examination making up an incomplete or a condition received at the end of a semester. A fee of $3.00 is charged for late registration. College Seniors pay a diploma fee of $5.00. A fee of $2.00 is charged for registration with the Teachers' Placement Bureau. FORM OF BEQUEST I give, devise, and bequeath to the Board of Trustees of Augs‘ burg Seminary, Minneapolis, Minnesota, the sum of ...................... .. Dollars, for the support and maintenance of said Augsburg Semi' nary. Show less
30 AUGSBURG COLLEGE AND SEMINARY Delayed Finals If a student has obtained permission from the proper authorities to take finals after the semester ends, he is charged for these exr aminations at the rate of $1.00 each. The fee is to be paid to the Treasurer of the school, and, before the student... Show more30 AUGSBURG COLLEGE AND SEMINARY Delayed Finals If a student has obtained permission from the proper authorities to take finals after the semester ends, he is charged for these exr aminations at the rate of $1.00 each. The fee is to be paid to the Treasurer of the school, and, before the student takes an examination, he must obtain a statement from the Registrar’s of' fice and bring it to the teacher concerned. The teacher will give no examination before he has this statement. Conditions and Incompletes A condition or an incomplete received at the end of the semester must be removed within five weeks of the following semester of attendance. If this is not done within the time allowed, the con! dition automatically becomes a failure and the incomplete may be changed to a passing grade only when the average of the previous work is sufficiently high. The final grade after the condition ex amination is taken may not be higher than D. Students Below Grade Within a week after they have received the reports of their grades, students below grade must see their instructors in order to arrange for making up their deficiencies. Failures must be made up in class when the subject is offered again. Grade Values A—3 honor points per credit, or Excellent to Superior (95'100) B—Z honor points per credit, or Very Good to Excellent (85'94) C—l honor point per credit, or Average to Good (75—84) D—Passable (65'74) E—Condition F—Failure l—Incomplete Junior College Requirements For a proper distribution of subjects among the fundamental fields of knowledge the following credits are required of all stu' dents in the Junior College, laying the basis for study in pro’ fessional fields or for a general college education. Group A Christianity 8 credits Group B English: Course 1v2 or 34 6 credits Show less
SEMINARY COURSES 63 17. The Book of Job. (Alternates with 18.) A course which aims to make clear the teaching of the Wisdom Literature of the Old Testament in regard to fundamental problems in life. 2 Cr. 18. Post-Exilic Literature. (Alternates with 17.) A course in the literature, history, and... Show moreSEMINARY COURSES 63 17. The Book of Job. (Alternates with 18.) A course which aims to make clear the teaching of the Wisdom Literature of the Old Testament in regard to fundamental problems in life. 2 Cr. 18. Post-Exilic Literature. (Alternates with 17.) A course in the literature, history, and religion of Judaism in the Exile and post-Exile periods from Ezekiel to the New Testament times. 2 Cr. DEPARTMENT OF THE NEW TESTAMENT Dr. Helland 20. Survey of New Testament Literature. An historical in‘ vestigation of the origin, authorship, and interpretation of the books of the New Testament. History of the New Testament canon and text. Special attention to those books not treated in other courses. 2 Cr. 20a. Textual Criticism of the New Testament. An introducr tion to the principles of textual criticism. Survey of the history of criticism illustrated by studies in specific selections from the New Testament books. 1 Cr. 21. Bxegesis of Galatians. The Epistle to the Galatians is studied as the fundamental document of the Gospel of Christian freedom. Special attention to the basic problems of the authen’ ticity of the New Testament records. 2 Cr. 22. Interpretation of Mark and Luke. A study of the life and ministry of Jesus based on Mark as our oldest source, with supple, mentary passages from Luke. The origin and growth of the Synoptic tradition; the literary relation of the first three Gospels, an attempt to find a satisfactory solution of the Synoptic Probv lem. 3 Cr. 23. Interpretation of Matthew. Special emphasis is placed on the teachings of Jesus, their preservation and transmission. The relation of Matthew‘s Gospel to the Old Testament, and its presen' tation of Jesus‘ person, ministry, and teaching to the Jewish mind. 3 Cr. 24. Interpretation of John. A supplementary study of the life of Christ, with special reference to the development of faith and unbelief. the Person of Christ, and the advanced spiritual teachings of the Fourth Gospel. 3 Cr. 25. The Book of Acts. A study of the birth and growth of the Christian Church. the struggle for spiritual liberty, and the foundations of the Christian world mission. Special attention to the relation of the Pauline Epistles to the events recorded in Acts. 2 Cr. Show less
66 AUGSBURG COLLEGE AND SEMINARY DEPARTMENT OF PRACTICAL THEOLOGY A. Pastoral Theology 50. Principles of Pastoral Theology! This course which is based on the Pastoral Epistles, comprises the historical and theoret' ical study of the foundations of the pastoral oflice and the New Testament ministry... Show more66 AUGSBURG COLLEGE AND SEMINARY DEPARTMENT OF PRACTICAL THEOLOGY A. Pastoral Theology 50. Principles of Pastoral Theology! This course which is based on the Pastoral Epistles, comprises the historical and theoret' ical study of the foundations of the pastoral oflice and the New Testament ministry. 2 Cr. 50a. Pastoral Psychology and Soul-Care.* A study of Chris' tian experience and its varied expressions. The principles of soult care are studied in the light of the teachings of the great spiritual leaders of the Church. The relation of psychiatry to soul'care. 2 Cr. 51. Evangelistics. A course dealing with foreign, home, and inner missions, including the work of Deaconess institutes, also the practical work in rescue missions, street meetings, special mist sions, etc. 2 Cr. B. Homiletics 523. Principles and Practice of Preaching. Technical and psychological elements of preaching. Emphasis upon sermons. Junior Class. 1 Cr. 52b. Homiletics. The application of the principles of preach- ing to the outlining and presentation of brief sermons. Emphasis upon thorough preparation and constant practice in delivery. Middle Class. 1 Cr. 52c. Sermons. A course in the preparation and delivery of sermons. Both the structural and spiritual elements are empha' sized. Sermons by great preachers are studied. Senior Class. 1 Cr. C. Polity and Worship 53. Church Polity. A course dealing with the Biblical theory of the congregation; the officers, organization, and government in the apostolic times; the growth of the idea of the church, the idea of a free church. I and II Corinthians are studied as the best source. 2 Cr. 54. Church Administration. A study of the various aspects of congregational organization. Methods of increasing efficiency in the performance of the pastor‘s duties. Effective office procedures. The practice and teaching of Christian stewardship. 1 Cr. ‘ Note: Courses marked with asterisk are omitted by first year ‘ students. Show less
AUGSBURG COLLEGE ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION Entrance Requirements An application for admission must be accompanied by a certi' fied record of the high school work done. This record should be sent in before September 15. Students who have obtained the required fifteen high school units may be admitted,... Show moreAUGSBURG COLLEGE ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION Entrance Requirements An application for admission must be accompanied by a certi' fied record of the high school work done. This record should be sent in before September 15. Students who have obtained the required fifteen high school units may be admitted, without examination, to the Freshman Class of the College. All candidates for admission must present the following units: Four units of English, including Outlines of English and Amer. ican Literature; or three units of English and two units of a foreign language. Two units of Social Studies. One unit of Mathematics. Students deficient in English will be required to pursue a course of preparatory study in this subject in order that they may qualify for classification in Freshman English. Such deficiency and the requirements with regard to preparatory training will be deter’ mined at the beginning of the Freshman year by means of tests in oral, written, and literary work. The requirements include the attainment of definite standards as to spelling, grammar, pronun' ciation, and general correctness in the use of the English language. After the Freshman year, students who are found deficient in English are reported to the English Department and required to take work to remedy their deficiency. Advanced standing in any subject is granted to students who present satisfactory credentials from other institutions showing that they have pursued the subject to the same extent as required in this college. Freshman Guidance During the first days of school special opportunities will be afforded the freshmen to become acquainted with college aims and ideals. The incoming student will be helped to find himself through guidance as to what the college expects of him socially. morally, intellectually, and spiritually. Church allegiance, choice of studies. college standards of scholarship. social requirements, and other necessary matters will be considered. Show less
ADMINISTRATION PRESIDENT BERNHARD CHRISTENSEN BOARD OF TRUSTEES REV. JOHN A. HOUKOM, President Term expires 1943 Ashland, Wis. MR. THOS. HALVORSEN, Secretary Term expires 1946 Minneapolis, Minn. HON. OLE O. SAGENG, Dalton, Minn. Term expires 1942 REV. H. O. LEE, Poulsbo, Wash. Term expires 1944... Show moreADMINISTRATION PRESIDENT BERNHARD CHRISTENSEN BOARD OF TRUSTEES REV. JOHN A. HOUKOM, President Term expires 1943 Ashland, Wis. MR. THOS. HALVORSEN, Secretary Term expires 1946 Minneapolis, Minn. HON. OLE O. SAGENG, Dalton, Minn. Term expires 1942 REV. H. O. LEE, Poulsbo, Wash. Term expires 1944 MR. BERT A. BALERUD, Minot, N. Dak. Term expires 1945 BOARD OF DIRECTORS President, BERNHARD CHRISTENSEN, ex oflicio REV. P. A. STROMNIEN, Lamberton, Minn. Term expires 1942 PROF. THEO. L. NYDAHL, Mankato, Minn. Term expires 1942 REV. GEO. KNUDSON, Minneapolis, Minn. Term expires 1943 REV. S. H. FRAMSTAD, St. Paul, Minn. Term expires 1943 BUSINESS DIRECTOR OLAF ROGNE TREASURER MISS RAGNA SVERDRUP REGISTRAR MARTIN QUANBECK PERSONNEL DIRECTOR .............. ..NORMAN C. ANDERSON DEAN OF MEN ........................................ ..K. BERNER DAHLEN DEAN OF WOMEN ................................ ..GERDA MORTENSEN ETHEL INGEBREDTSEN .................... ..Secretary to the President DAGMAR DAHL .................................. ..Assistant to the Treasurer ISADORA ANDERSON ...................... ..Assistant to the Registrar Show less
32 AUGSBURG COLLEGE AND SEMINARY Electives Electives are made with the purpose of properly distributing a student’s choices among the fundamental fields of knowledge and culture, as well as among the correlatives of the major. Senior College students should, as a rule, choose their electives from... Show more32 AUGSBURG COLLEGE AND SEMINARY Electives Electives are made with the purpose of properly distributing a student’s choices among the fundamental fields of knowledge and culture, as well as among the correlatives of the major. Senior College students should, as a rule, choose their electives from courses designated as Senior College Courses. Graduation and Degree The amount of work required for graduation comprises a minimum of 128 credits with an average grade of C, or one honor point for each credit. A credit equals one recitation period a week throughout one semester. Honor points are computed at the rate of one honor point for each credit with a grade of C, two honor points for each credit with a grade of B, and three honor points for each credit with a grade of A. An average of 128 honor points must be attained for the 128 credits required for the B.A. degree. Residence Requirement To receive the BA. degree the candidate must spend at least the concluding year for such degree in residence. Degree with Distinction The B.A. degree with distinction is conferred as follows: Average honor points per credit Distinction 2.8—3.0 Summa Cum Laude 2.5—2.79+ Magna Cum Laude 2.1~—2.49+ Cum Laude Graduate Study In order to receive a recommendation for graduate work, a student must attain an average grade of B, or two honor points per credit. Teacher’s Certificate In order to receive a recommendation for the teacher's certifi- cate, a student must attain an average of one and one half honor points per credit in the courses of his major field. Show less
8 AUGSBURG COLLEGE AND SEMINARY MARIE KJELAAS, B.A. Norwegian JOEL TORSTENSON, M.A. Social Science PHILLIP A. KILDAHL, M.A. Instructor in Philosophy and History CARL O. PAULSON, M.A. Instructor in Library Science ELVIRA SPRINGER, B.A. Instructor in Home Economics JENNIE SKURDALSVOLD, B.M. Voice... Show more8 AUGSBURG COLLEGE AND SEMINARY MARIE KJELAAS, B.A. Norwegian JOEL TORSTENSON, M.A. Social Science PHILLIP A. KILDAHL, M.A. Instructor in Philosophy and History CARL O. PAULSON, M.A. Instructor in Library Science ELVIRA SPRINGER, B.A. Instructor in Home Economics JENNIE SKURDALSVOLD, B.M. Voice MARGRBTHE PETTERSEN Piano LELAND B. SATEREN, B.A. Director of Band, Biology NORMAN MYRVIK, M.A. Instructor in Piano MARIE LIEMOHN, B.A., B.M. Instructor in Piano BERTHA OSTER, B.S. Instructor in Physical Education for \Vomen CARL SWANSON, M.A. Coach, Basketball and Baseball M. L. HOVLAND, M.D. School Physician SISTER HELGA LARSON, R.N. School Nurse STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE FACULTY Matriculation: Svecggen, Quanbeck, Miss Mortensen, Kleven ' Curriculum and Catalog: Christensen, Sveeggen, Quanbeck, Nash Student Personnel: Quanbeck, Anderson, Dahlen, Miss Mortensen Athletics: Nash, Pautz, Melby, Soberg Social: Miss Mortensen, Mrs. Lindemann, Ermisch, Torstenson Convocations: Nash, Miss Pederson, Sateren Library: Hendrickson, Sveeggen, Helland Musical Organizations: Hendrickson, Opseth Curator of Museum and Archivist: Lillehei Show less
12 AUGSBURG COLLEGE AND SEMINARY The Museum Some years ago the beginning was made of a Museum for the school. The Alumni Association became interested and members have presented many valuable gifts. There are several collec' tions,—a Madagascar Collection, a Santa] Collection, and a con!... Show more12 AUGSBURG COLLEGE AND SEMINARY The Museum Some years ago the beginning was made of a Museum for the school. The Alumni Association became interested and members have presented many valuable gifts. There are several collec' tions,—a Madagascar Collection, a Santa] Collection, and a con! siderable collection of rare minerals, curios, etc. Contributions should be sent to Prof. L. Lillehei, Curator. The Archives In the spring of 1929 the Augsburg Archive Society was or' ganized. The purpose of this organization is to gather and pref serve documents, books, and other articles of historical value. To house the Archives a fire'proof room has been provided in the New Main. Here are now found a fine collection of periodicals, old and rare books, manuscripts, letters, and pictures, and also about 1,000 volumes of Norwegian'American literature, affording rich resources for scholarly research. Further contributions to the Archives should be sent -to Prof. L. Lillehei. Archivist. Library The collections in the Library aggregate about 20,000 volumes exclusive of pamphlets. Seventyrfive of the best periodicals, pamphlets dealing with popular subjects, and a number of serials devoted to the interests of special fields are received currently. Students have access to the Library daily from 7:45 A. M. to 10:00 P. M. On Saturday the Library closes at 4 P. M. Laboratories A laboratory is provided on the ground floor of the Adminis' tration building equipped for laboratory work in inorganic, or' ganic, and analytical Chemistry. The laboratory for Biology is located in Old Main and is sup' plied with compound microscopes, slides, and other equipment and material for laboratory work in the biological sciences. The Physics laboratory is on the second floor of the Adminis' tration building. ‘Book Shoppe The Lutheran Free Church Publishing Company has its very attractive bookstore in West Hall on the campus. Here are readily available not only textvbooks, stationery, and supplies, but also a fine selection of Christian literature. Show less
22 AUGSBURG COLLEGE AND SEMINARY Athletics Physical Education and Recreation. Under the direction of the Department of Physical Education a wide range of activities of a recreational nature is arranged for general student participation. Every student is urged to find some activity in which to... Show more22 AUGSBURG COLLEGE AND SEMINARY Athletics Physical Education and Recreation. Under the direction of the Department of Physical Education a wide range of activities of a recreational nature is arranged for general student participation. Every student is urged to find some activity in which to participate for his own pleasure and recreation. Correcreational activities such as skating parties, winter sports days, skip day, informal hiking, and community singing are part of the program. Informal play periods are sponsored on a lighted play field and in the gymna' sium throughout the fall and spring. Intramural Department. Through the intramural department competition is maintained in sixrman touchball, Park Board basket! ball, interclass basketball, ping pong, badminton, diamondball, handball, archery, volleyball, tetherball, horseshoe, tennis, shuffle' board, and hockey. Four basketball teams and one hockey team are entered annually in the Park Board Leagues. These teams are equipped and sponsored by the Department of Physical Educa’ tion and play a regular schedule of games throughout the winter. Intercollegiate Athletics. Augsburg is a member of the Min' nesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. The college is rep! resented annually by teams in football, basketball, baseball, track, tennis, and golf. The “A” Club. Membership in the "A" Club is limited to all men who have won a major A at Augsburg. The aim of this organization is uto bind the ‘A’ men of the past, present, and future into a more intimate bond of fellowship, and to keep the athletics of Augsburg on the highest possible plane." Women’s Athletic Association. The Women’s Athletic Associa' tion is an honorary organization. Membership is gained by par ticipation in individual and group recreation activities with awards given on a point basis. The Augsburg W. A. A. is a member of the Minnesota Athletic Association of College Women. Music A comparatively large number of students take part in the musical activities of the school. These are composed of the choirs and the band and a variety of smaller groups. The aim of these organizations is to spread the Christian Gospel through the fel‘ lowship of music and song. Membership in the choirs and the band is based upon musical aptitude and academic standing. College credit is given to mem' bers who fulfil the requirements outlined by the Department of Music. Show less