QIalmhar 1915—1917. Sept. 25, Registration. Sept. 26, Recitations begin in all departments. Nov. 30, Thanksgiving Day. Dec. 22, at noon, Christmas Vacation begins. Jan. 9, at 7 :45 A. M. Recitations begin. Jan. 22—27, Semester Examinations. Jan. 27, First Semester ends. Jan. 30, Second Semes‘ter... Show moreQIalmhar 1915—1917. Sept. 25, Registration. Sept. 26, Recitations begin in all departments. Nov. 30, Thanksgiving Day. Dec. 22, at noon, Christmas Vacation begins. Jan. 9, at 7 :45 A. M. Recitations begin. Jan. 22—27, Semester Examinations. Jan. 27, First Semester ends. Jan. 30, Second Semes‘ter begins. Feb. 12, Lincoln’s Birthday. Feb. 22, \Vashington’s Birthday. Mar. 30, at noon, Easter Vacation begins. Apr. 10, at 7:45 A. M. Recitations begin. May 23, Commencement Day. May 24, Alumni Day. Closing Exercises of the Theological Department. Show less
AUGSBURG SEMINARY 27 figunpaia nf (flouting. Theological Department. Every Year. Hebrew, Junior Class; W. H. Green’s Elementary Heb— rew Grammer. Middle Class; Advanced Hebrew. SVERDRUP. Preaching in the Norwegian Language. Middle Class. HELLAND. Preaching in the English Language. Senior Class.... Show moreAUGSBURG SEMINARY 27 figunpaia nf (flouting. Theological Department. Every Year. Hebrew, Junior Class; W. H. Green’s Elementary Heb— rew Grammer. Middle Class; Advanced Hebrew. SVERDRUP. Preaching in the Norwegian Language. Middle Class. HELLAND. Preaching in the English Language. Senior Class. EVJEN. New Testament Greek. All Classes. Three Years’ C onrse. FIRST YEAR (1916—1917). Old Testament. Old Testament Introduction. SVERDRUP. New Testament. The Gospel of Mark, Synoptically; The Epistles of John, and The Apocalypse; New Testament Introduction; The Pauline Epistles. l‘IELLAND. The Acts of the Apostles. EVJEN. Church History. History of the Ancient Church. EVJEN. Systematic Theology. Dogmatics: Theology and An- thropology. HARBO. Church Polity. EVJEN. Propacdcutics. EVJEN. C atechetics. H ELLAND. Show less
AUGSBURG SEMINARY 23 ment of theological doctrine from the beginning of the second century to about 1700 A. D. Symbolics. The creeds are genetically treated and elucidated. Systematic Theology. Systematic Theology is the systematic exposition of the teaching of the Bible concerning God and man... Show moreAUGSBURG SEMINARY 23 ment of theological doctrine from the beginning of the second century to about 1700 A. D. Symbolics. The creeds are genetically treated and elucidated. Systematic Theology. Systematic Theology is the systematic exposition of the teaching of the Bible concerning God and man and their relation to each other. It naturally divides itself into three main branches: namely, Theology, or the Christian doctrine concerning God, Anthropology, or the Christian doctrine concerning man, and Soteriology, or the Christian doctrine concerning the restoration and maintenance of the true communion between God and man. To this part of a theological course also belongs the study of Ethics. Practical Theology.* I. Homilctics. This course includes first a survey of the History of Preaching, showing the character of the first Christian witness-bearing and the development of the characteristic principles of this preaching as an art: its alliance with pagan rhetoric and oratory; the consequences of this alli- ance upon the form and material of preaching, and the efforts made to find a form of its own in more complete harmony with the \Vord of God. Secondly the course involves a systematic study of the essentials of preaching as testifying of Christ, properly designated as Homiletics. It is constantly borne in mind that the power of preach- ing does not lie in human art but in divine authority of ‘ The work in this branch has been divided among the members of the Theological Faculty. Show less
B4 AUGSBURG SEMINARY is studied. Bevier's Greek syntax. Greek Prose Compo- sition. Four times a week. Junior I and II. MILLS. Course IV. Greek New Testament, Gospel of Mark and Gospel of John I-XV. Two times a week. Junior I and II. EVJEN. Course V. Plato. Phxdo. Four times a week. Senior I.... Show moreB4 AUGSBURG SEMINARY is studied. Bevier's Greek syntax. Greek Prose Compo- sition. Four times a week. Junior I and II. MILLS. Course IV. Greek New Testament, Gospel of Mark and Gospel of John I-XV. Two times a week. Junior I and II. EVJEN. Course V. Plato. Phxdo. Four times a week. Senior I. Course VI. Homer. Odyssey, Books I, IX, and X, or Iliad Book I and selections. Homeric form and versi- fication. Four times a week. Senior II. Mlus. Crito and selected portions of MILLS. Course VII. Lysias. Four orations. Assigned read- ing in large histories of Greece. Class reports. Four times a week. Senior II. MILLS. HISTORY. EVJEN, NYDAHL, and HENDRICKSON. Course I. European History from about 1500 A. D. A careful study of the most important events in European history during modern times. Special attention given to the following subjects: The development of the English Constitution; Renaissance and Reformation; conditions in Europe; the French Revolution; the nineteenth Century. Reports, essays, and lectures. Texts used: Schjoths og Langes Verdenshistorie. Robinson’s Read- ings in European History. Three times a week. Soph- omore I and II. NYDAHL. Course II. Greek History. Designed for those who intend to teach history in High Schools. Special atten- tion will be given to organizing and presenting historical material to young students. An effort will be made to acquaint students with the sources of history and to a l Show less
48 AUGSBURG SEMINARY keeping and arranged to meet the needs of the individual students. Five times a week. First Academic, I and II. S. P. RONNZI. Course II. Elementary Algebra. The fundamental rules, factoring, divisors, multiples, simple and simulta- neous equations, fractions, theory of... Show more48 AUGSBURG SEMINARY keeping and arranged to meet the needs of the individual students. Five times a week. First Academic, I and II. S. P. RONNZI. Course II. Elementary Algebra. The fundamental rules, factoring, divisors, multiples, simple and simulta- neous equations, fractions, theory of exponents, involu- tion, evolution, radical expressions, surds, imaginaries, quadratic equations, ratio, proportion, and progression. Text: Hawkes, Touton and Luby, First Course in Alge- bra. Five times a week. Second Academic, I and II. MILLS. Course III. Plane Geometry. The object in view is to develop in the student a habit of exact definition and the ability of logical and continuous argument. Memor- izing of demonstrations is discouraged, and at every point the attempt is made to throw the student back on his own resources, thus developing in him the faculty of invention and discovery, so necessary in our modern life. Problems are worked both synthetically and analytically. The course includes lines, rectangular figures, circles, loci, ratio, proportion, limits, problems in construction, similar polygons and area of polygons. Text: Hart and Feldman, Plane Geometry. Five times a week. Third Academic, I and II. MILLS. Course IV. Higher Algebra. Two times a week. Fourth Academic, I and II. MILLS. GEOGRAPHY. NYDAHL. High School Geography. An advanced course in physical, economical, and regional geography. Course I. Physiography. This is a study of the physical conditions and natural development of the earth, Show less
52 AUGSBURG SEMINARY BOOKKEEPING. Success in any line depends largely upon accurate and comprehensive knowledge of the fundamentals of the subject. Such knowledge is difficult to obtain without a clear and concise presentation of the essential principles both by textbook and by teacher. For this... Show more52 AUGSBURG SEMINARY BOOKKEEPING. Success in any line depends largely upon accurate and comprehensive knowledge of the fundamentals of the subject. Such knowledge is difficult to obtain without a clear and concise presentation of the essential principles both by textbook and by teacher. For this reason individ- ual as well as class methods are employed during the course in bookkeeping. A brief outline of the course follows: Unit one, financial statements comprising ten problems in showing the assets and liabilities which together make up the net worth or capital of an individual or a business corpora- tion. 1. Financial statements—Two assets. 2. Financial statements.—Nine assets; five liabili- ties, depreciation. 3. Financial statements.——Twelve assets; five liabili- ties; depreciation. 4. Financial statements.—Nine assets; four liabli- ties; depreciation. 5. Financial stateménts.—Eleven assets; five liabili- ties; depreciation. 6. Financial statements.—Fifteen assets; fifteen liabilities. 7. Financial statements—Schedule of accounts pay- able and receivable. 8. Financial statements—Schedules of bills payable and receivable with accrued interest. 9. Inventory of merchandise with deductions for diminishment. ‘ Show less
f \ ’ Augahurg @nllpge anh @hrnlngiml Swminary MINNEAPOLIS. MINNESOTA ORGANIZED I869 r F ORTYSEVENTH YEAR Sfi AND CATALOG I9IS—l9l6 ANNOUNCEMENTS l9l6—I9l7
BOARD OF TRUSTEES. Rev. K. B. Birkeland, Minneapolis, Minn., President. Term expires June, 1916. Mr. Osrar Cundsrson, Minneapolis, Minn. Term expires June, 1917. Rev. E. E. Gynild, Willmar, Minn. Term expires June, 1918. Mr. Knut Flaa, Abercrombie, N. Dak. Term expires June, 1919. Mr. Otto Hansen... Show moreBOARD OF TRUSTEES. Rev. K. B. Birkeland, Minneapolis, Minn., President. Term expires June, 1916. Mr. Osrar Cundsrson, Minneapolis, Minn. Term expires June, 1917. Rev. E. E. Gynild, Willmar, Minn. Term expires June, 1918. Mr. Knut Flaa, Abercrombie, N. Dak. Term expires June, 1919. Mr. Otto Hansen, Minneapolis, Minn. Term expires June, 1920. SECRETARY AND AUDITOR TO THE BOARD. Mr. Fred Paulson, Augsburg Seminary, Minneapolis, Minn. TREASURER. Miss Ragna Sz'erdrup, Augsburg Seminary, Minneapolis, Minn. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Professor George Sz'crdrup, Minneapolis, Minn. President ex officio. Rev. E. O. Larsen, \Villmar, Minn. Term expires June, 1916. Mr. Thomas Brckkc, Aneta, N. Dak. Term expires June, 1916. Reta P. 0. Laurhammer, Fairdale, N. Dak. Term expires June, 1917. Mr. Front: Wellzin, Donnelly, Minn. Term expires June, 1917. Show less
46 AUGSBURG SEMINARY HISTORY. HENDRICKSON and NYDAHL. Course 1. Ancient History.‘ About four weeks are spent in a rapid survey of the elements of oriental civili- zation and their transmission to Europe. The remainder of the semester is devoted to the History of Greece. The following topics... Show more46 AUGSBURG SEMINARY HISTORY. HENDRICKSON and NYDAHL. Course 1. Ancient History.‘ About four weeks are spent in a rapid survey of the elements of oriental civili- zation and their transmission to Europe. The remainder of the semester is devoted to the History of Greece. The following topics receive special emphasis: Greek Coloni- zation; the City State; Development of Democracy in Athens; the Persian Wars; the Age of Pericles; The Hellenistic Age. The second semester is devoted to Roman History. Special attention is given to The Equalization of the Orders, Organization of Roman Rule in Italy, Expansion of the Roman Power, Plutocracy, Military Rule, The Principate, The Monarchy, Causes of the Decline, Rome and the Germans to 800 A. D. Textbook: Westermann, The Story of the Ancient Nations. Four times a week. Second Academic, I and II. HENDRICKSON. Course II. Mediaevol and Modern History. Care- ful review of Charlemagne's work as a basis. Special attention will be given to the following topics: Institu- tional Christianity; Free Cities; Crusades; Feudalism; Scholasticism; the Revival of Learning; the Great Dis- coveries and Inventions; the Reformation; the Catholic Reaction; the Thirty Year’s War; the French Revolu- tion; colonial expansion, development of industry, com- merce, and the arts, and the resulting social and political changes. A limited amount of collateral reading, de- finitely assigned and carefully controlled. Four times a week. Third Academic, I and II. HENDRICKSON. Course 111. History of the Scandinavian countries, Show less
AUGSBURG SEMINARY 37 groups: Bacteria, (schizomycetes) ; Blue green algae, (Cyanophyceae); Green algae, (Chlorophyceae); Algae fungi or Phycomycetes ; Sac fungi or Ascomycetes; Lich— ens; Basedium fungi or Basidiomycetes; Mosses and Liverworts, or Bryphytes; Pteridophytes; Gymnosperms Angiosperms... Show moreAUGSBURG SEMINARY 37 groups: Bacteria, (schizomycetes) ; Blue green algae, (Cyanophyceae); Green algae, (Chlorophyceae); Algae fungi or Phycomycetes ; Sac fungi or Ascomycetes; Lich— ens; Basedium fungi or Basidiomycetes; Mosses and Liverworts, or Bryphytes; Pteridophytes; Gymnosperms Angiosperms; leading families of flowering plants and their uses. Timber forestry: plant breeding. Discussion of plant industries; Ecological grouping. Special atten- tion paid to field work and an herbarium of 50 specimens required of each student. Text, Bergen and Caldwell’s Practical Botany. Three hours a week. Freshman I and II. CHEMISTRY. H. S. DIEHL. The courses in chemistry are intended to give the student a general knowledge of the science and training in laboratory work. They will prepare the one who successfully completes them to enter on more advanced work or a professional course or fit him to teach chemis- try in secondary schools. Course I. General Chemistry. No previous work on the subject is required. The course includes the general principles and fundamental laws of the science and a study of the common elements and compounds, including their physical and chemical properties and uses. The laboratory work consists of experiments to illustrate the properties and reactions of the elements and compounds, of which a careful record in a note book is required. Text: McPherson and Henderson’s General Chemistry and Laboratory Manual. Three lectures, including daily quizzes, and five hours laboratory work per week for one year. Freshman I and II. Show less
20 AUGSBURG SEMINARY in the vineyard of our Lord. The all-important consid- eration is to awaken and foster in the student true loy- alty to Christ and absolute obedience to the Holy Spirit: for without these qualities no man can become "a good and faithful servant” in God’s house. COURSES OF... Show more20 AUGSBURG SEMINARY in the vineyard of our Lord. The all-important consid- eration is to awaken and foster in the student true loy- alty to Christ and absolute obedience to the Holy Spirit: for without these qualities no man can become "a good and faithful servant” in God’s house. COURSES OF INSTRUCTION. Old Testament Introduction and Exegesit. The Old Testament record of God’s dealings with His chosen people, as well as with the nations in general, stand for all times as though written in stone, showing clearly God’s infinite love and man’s perverted ways on account of sin. Through all the centuries we see His never ceasing compassion, and in all His dealings we be- hold the great aim, the salvation of mankind. - The Bible, with its Old and New Testament, is not merely a book consisting of “two volumes bound in one". There is a great truth contained in the old saying that “the New Testament lies hidden in the Old and the Old is revealed in the New.” In order to give the students a clear understanding of the Bible as a whole, it is con- sidered of the greatest importance to point out this inti- mate relation and its bearing on the two covenants. New Testament Introduction and Exegesir. In this part of Bible’ study the first aim is to give the students a clear and concise view of the life of Our Lord Jesus'Christ. This must necessarily form the foundation of the whole study of Christianity and the Christian church. The study of the Master’s life is therefore of the greatest importance, since it is the full revelation of God’s grace, so often pointed to by the prophets of the Old Testament. In the Gospel record He reveals Him- Show less
14 AUGSBURG SEMINAR? Equipment. LIBRARIES. The Augsburg Seminary Library comprises the books of the Old library, the Heggtveit Addition, the Idun Library, the Missionary Library, and the nucleus of a Temperance Library. Additions are being made from time to time. The encyclopedic, the literary,... Show more14 AUGSBURG SEMINAR? Equipment. LIBRARIES. The Augsburg Seminary Library comprises the books of the Old library, the Heggtveit Addition, the Idun Library, the Missionary Library, and the nucleus of a Temperance Library. Additions are being made from time to time. The encyclopedic, the literary, and the historical collections are especially valuable. The matter at present unbound will, when bound, materially add to both the quantity and the quality of our books. By special arrangement students of Augsburg now have the privilege of using a large number of the Public Library’s books, without having to go to the Library for them. For this we are under special obligation to Miss Countryman, Librarian of the Minneapolis Public Li- brary. THE MUSEUM. Some years back the beginning was made of a muse- um for the Seminary. The Alumni association became interested, and its members made many valuable gifts. There is a Madagascar collection, a Santhal collection, a considerable collection of rare old books, minerals, curios, etc. Professor Nydahl is the curator. Contribu- tions should be sent to him. BOARDING CLUB. The students have conducted a boarding club since 1872, the necessary accommodations being furnished by the Seminary. The club is managed by the students on the co-operative plan, andoeach student gets table board Show less
18 AUGSBURG SEMINAR? board elected by them. The subscription price is 75 cents per year, in advance. GENERAL INFORMATION. Expenses. The expenses for one year are about as follows: Tui- tion, $15 per semester, including room rent . . . . . $30.“) No deduction is made to students rooming outside.... Show more18 AUGSBURG SEMINAR? board elected by them. The subscription price is 75 cents per year, in advance. GENERAL INFORMATION. Expenses. The expenses for one year are about as follows: Tui- tion, $15 per semester, including room rent . . . . . $30.“) No deduction is made to students rooming outside. Students provide their own rooms with furniture. Each students should take along from home a pillow, two pillow slips, two sheets, a quilt, and towels. Board for 35 weeks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $85.“) Books, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 25.00 Electric light and steam heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.00 Library fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00 Gymnasium fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2.00 $163.00 DAILY ROUTINE. The school year is divided into two semesters, the first, beginning the last week in September, continues till the last week in January, the second, beginning Feb- ruary lst, closes the last week in May. The school is in session from 7:45 A. M. to 12:30 P. M. the five last days of each week. Morning prayers led by one of the professors are held in the Seminary chapel at 7 :45 A. M., Mondays at 8:00 A. M. The chapel exercises on Monday of each week con- sist of a sermon by one of the professors. Attendance at chapel is required of all students, and failure to attend at any time must be reported. The students observe study a.‘ 3‘; Show less
WILLIAM MILLS, B. A., Cand. Theol., Librarian. Professor of Greek and Mathematics. J. DULEBOHN, B. A. Instructor in English. H. S. DIEHL, B. A. Instructor in Chemistry. S. A. PATCHIN, B. A. Instructor in Economics. S. P. RONNEI, Instructor in Bookkeeping and Commercial Law. FREDRICK DITMANSEN, B.... Show moreWILLIAM MILLS, B. A., Cand. Theol., Librarian. Professor of Greek and Mathematics. J. DULEBOHN, B. A. Instructor in English. H. S. DIEHL, B. A. Instructor in Chemistry. S. A. PATCHIN, B. A. Instructor in Economics. S. P. RONNEI, Instructor in Bookkeeping and Commercial Law. FREDRICK DITMANSEN, B. A. Assistant in Chemistry. CLARENCE J. CARLSEN, B. A. Assistant in English. HARRY ANDERSON, Director of Glee Club and Chorus. VIRGIL PERSON, Leader of Band and Orchestra. HAROLD JOHNSON, B. A., Physical Instructor. FACULTY COMMITTEES. Registration 2—SVERDRUP, HENDRICKSON, NYDAHL. C urriculum :—SVERDRUP, MILLS, SVEEGGEN. Athletics z—SVERDRUP, HENDRICKSON, HARBO. Catalog :—SVERDRUP, HENDRICKSON, BLEGEN. Curator of Museum z—NYDAHL. Show less
8 . AUGSBURG SEMINARY many have graduated from its college department who have not pursued theological studies afterwards or even intended to do so. This is entirely natural, and the courses are not planned to prepare for theological studies alone. Christian parents naturally see benefits in an... Show more8 . AUGSBURG SEMINARY many have graduated from its college department who have not pursued theological studies afterwards or even intended to do so. This is entirely natural, and the courses are not planned to prepare for theological studies alone. Christian parents naturally see benefits in an educational institution whose spirit and principles are distinctly re- ligious and Christian. A young man entering Augsburg at once finds him- self surrounded by religious influences tending to lead and guide him in his intellectual development and spirit- ual growth so that during those precious years of youth— ful enthusiasm he may by earnest study and religious consecration become fitted for a life of service. The example of the Master and his first devoted followers is daily set before the students in order that they may be- come imbued with the truth and its saving power and filled with a desire to declare it before all men. Spiritual life and Christian character are, accordingly, considered of infinitely higher importance than mere knowledge as such. No amount of study, no accumula- tion of data, no mental culture is of any real value to the Christian minister apart from a personal experience of saving grace and a firm and manly conviction of the truth as it is in Jesus. At the same time the greatest emphasis is laid on a thorough study of the Word of God, and no branch of human knowledge which may prepare the student for his special vocation or may be helpful to him in this work can be considered indifferent. It follows that no so-called higher education which tends to foster aristocratic or hierarchic ideas among the students can be considered Christian in character or in accordance with the best interests of a free people and Show less
