(llnurata uf Elnatrufiinn. I. Theological. Three years. II. Collegiate. Four years. III. Preparatory. Three years. THE THEOLOGICAL DEPARTMENT. The Theological department oi Augsburg Seminar), 05ers to its students a three years’ course of study. The aim is to give them a them knowledge of the... Show more(llnurata uf Elnatrufiinn. I. Theological. Three years. II. Collegiate. Four years. III. Preparatory. Three years. THE THEOLOGICAL DEPARTMENT. The Theological department oi Augsburg Seminar), 05ers to its students a three years’ course of study. The aim is to give them a them knowledge of the Bible, the history of the Christian church, the teachings and prim ciples of the Lutheran church, angle practical training in dealing with the principal questions that arise in pastel-a] life and in the pastoral leadership of the cengregafion. As far as possible; the Bible is studied in its Brigitta! tongues. It is clearly realized, however, that mere lmnwledge net :1 complete equipment at a worker in the vineyard of our Lard, The ail-important consideratiqn is to awaken and foster in the student true leyalty to Christ 3116 absolute flhedience to the Holy Spirit; for witheut these qualities no man can betel-he "a good anti faithful eerrfiut"’* in Gail‘s house. OLD TESTAMENT THEOLOGY. REV. E. P. HARBO, temporarily in charge. The Old Testament record hf God’s dealings with His Cl'lOSEfl peeplei as well as with the natiqns in general, stands far all time as tho written in stone, showing clearly God's infinite love and mazfs perverted ways on account of sin. Thru all the centhries we see His never ceasing Show less
IO AUGSBURG SEMINARY! and it was during those years that he grew into that sympathetic understanding of young people and their spiritual difficulties and needs, which made him our leader in young people’s work. In 1898 he was called back to his Alma Mater t0- vicariate for Professor Oftedal, who... Show moreIO AUGSBURG SEMINARY! and it was during those years that he grew into that sympathetic understanding of young people and their spiritual difficulties and needs, which made him our leader in young people’s work. In 1898 he was called back to his Alma Mater t0- vicariate for Professor Oftedal, who was then abroad on a leave of absence, and the next year he was called to the chair of English Professor of Theology, which had then just been created. In this position he gradually won the hearts of both students and pastors by his unassuming but thoro work, and by his gentle but manly Christian conduct. In spite of his arduous duties he found time to pursue graduate work in English literature, philosophy, and Greek at the University of Minnesota. Professor Urseth has done a real service to the cause of religious instruction of the young by his excellent translation of Sverdrup’s Explanation of Luther’s Smaller Catechism. His last work, finished on the sick- bed, was a translation of Vogt’s Bible History. In the death of Professor Urseth our seminary has sustained a very severe loss. His pronounced Christian character, his tact, his marked executive ability and other admirable qualities made him universally respected and beloved. With full justice was it said at his funeral, that his conduct and work had brought nothing but honor and blessing to Augsburg Seminary. AIM AND DISCIPLINE. The aim of the founders of Augsburg Seminary was the education of young men for the Christian ministry. Specifically they had in View a ministry equipped and fitted for service in American Lutheran free churches Show less
14 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. ster exceed two weeks in the aggregate shall be admitted to examination without special permission of the faculty. Absence from examination in any subject, Without sufficient cause, shall be regarded as a failure in that sub— ject. Examinations for entrance are held in the... Show more14 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. ster exceed two weeks in the aggregate shall be admitted to examination without special permission of the faculty. Absence from examination in any subject, Without sufficient cause, shall be regarded as a failure in that sub— ject. Examinations for entrance are held in the fall, imme— diately before the opening of the Preparatory and College departments, and shall be under the supervision of the faculty. 2. Special Examinations. Students desiring exam— ination after the regular examinations can do so only by permission of the President and by paying a fee of one dollar. This rule applies to conditioned students and those who have made up work by themselves and wish to take examination for credit. 3. Examinations in the Theological department are held the last ten days of May. They consist of written work in the five following subjects: Old Testament, New Testament, Dogmatics, Church History, and Prac— tical Theology. The oral examinations follow, and are conducted by a committee composed of the Theological faculty and two members selected by the faculty. III. Class Standings. In determining the standing of a student in any sub- ject, the average monthly standing shall be combined with the result of the final examination in the ratio of two to one. This rule does not apply to the theses of the senior class in the College department. To pass in any given subject a student must receive a finai average of 75. computed on flie scale of a hundred. A student who shall get a final standing of at least 60 shall be “conditioned.” If a student fails to attain a final Show less
8 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. school of the United Norwegian Lutheran Church of America, formed by the union of the Conference, the And-Manurian Brodierhoad, and the Augustaua‘ Synod. The United Church, however, wither its support in 1893 and established a HEW schupl- This led to a legal controversy with... Show more8 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. school of the United Norwegian Lutheran Church of America, formed by the union of the Conference, the And-Manurian Brodierhoad, and the Augustaua‘ Synod. The United Church, however, wither its support in 1893 and established a HEW schupl- This led to a legal controversy with the United Church, which was finally settled in August, 1898, Augsburg Seminary relinquish, ing its end0wment fund on condition that no further claim should he made by the United Church against Augsburg Seminary; This leaves the schml- practically in the same candition in which it was filirty years ago, as far as financial suppnrt is concerned: it is entirely dependent on its friends. In 1899 the construction was. begun of a new, modern building fur offices. and class rooms. This building was finished in the fall of 190: at a cost of $43,000 and dedi- cated Jan. I, 1902‘ Since the {sanding of the school forty years ago, 189 have graduated from the: college deparfinent, and 342. frum tha theolugical depafime‘nt. A large majority 0f the graduates are engaged in religious work in the Lutheran churches in America u: in inreign mission fields. PROFESSOR H. A. URSETH. Professor Hans Andreas Urseth, dean of the college department of Augsburg SemMary, passed away Afiril third, 1909, after a prulonged and exceedingly painful illness. He had been dean of the college since 1907 and had during that time also performed mGSt of the admin— istrative duties of aqtiug president of the Seminary. He was how October third, 1866, in Dyrgf parish, in the northern part 0f Narway. Nine years old he came to Show less
38 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. Course III. Physiogmphy, comprising a study of the earth as a globe, the atmosphere, the ocean, the lands, plains and plateaus, mountains, volcanoes, rivers, lakes and valleys; deserts and glaciers, shorelines, the distribu- tion of organic forms, and the influence of... Show more38 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. Course III. Physiogmphy, comprising a study of the earth as a globe, the atmosphere, the ocean, the lands, plains and plateaus, mountains, volcanoes, rivers, lakes and valleys; deserts and glaciers, shorelines, the distribu- tion of organic forms, and the influence of geographic surroundings on human life and character. Davis’ Elementary Physical Geography is used as text-book, supplemented by references to the U. S. Geo- logical Survey, the Geological Survey of Minnesota, and other standard works. A colection of rocks and minerals, fossils, etc., are always at hand for illustration. Five times a week. First Preparatory II. BOTANY. PROFESSOR NYDAHL. An elementary study of plant morphology. plant phy- siology and ecology, including such topics as the seed and its germinaiton, growth and function of roots, stem, buds, leaves etc. ; the flower and its organs, pollination, fruit; 3 microscopical study of plant 5tmtture ; classification of plants, the struggle for existence and general distribution of plants. Bergen’s Elements of Botany is used as text=b00lg sup- plemented by botanical charts. Five times a week. Sec- ond Preparatory II. RELIGION. PROFESSORS BLEGEN, URSETH, HELLAND, and HENDRIEKSON. Augsburg Seminary is a strictly religious institution, founded and supported by Christian men and women for the distinct purpose of educating young men for the min- istry in Lutheran free churches. It is conceded, however, Show less
AUGSBURG SEMINARY, 41 MUSIC. Special classes in musical notation and sight reading will be organized and will be open to all students. Those who show aptness and interest will have opportunity to become members of the students’ chorus, which will study same of the masterpieces of choral music for... Show moreAUGSBURG SEMINARY, 41 MUSIC. Special classes in musical notation and sight reading will be organized and will be open to all students. Those who show aptness and interest will have opportunity to become members of the students’ chorus, which will study same of the masterpieces of choral music for male voices. PENMANSHIP. Those who lack proficiency in this essential art will be accomodated in special classes, where they will be drilled in the proper position and movements according to mod— ern methods, so as to acquire a rapid and legible business hand. fignnpzifi nf Glam-525. THEOLOGICAL DEPARTMENT. Every Year. Hebrew. Three times a week. Junior Class. W. H. Green’s Elementary Hebrew Grammar. Reading of Genesis I—VIII. Preaching in Norwegian. Once a week. Junior Class. Preaching in English and homiletical exercises. Once a week. N ew Testament Greek. Junior and Middle Classes. English Language. THREE YEARS' COURSE. FIRST YEAR. (1910—1911). Old Tesatment. Introduction; Pentateuch and Joshua, (Norwegian). New Testament. The Gospel of Mark synoptically ; the Epistles of Paul historically. (Norwegian). Show less
34 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. PHYSICS. PROFESSOR NYDAHL. Elementary Physics, including recitations, solution Of problems, and practical demonstrations of the fundamental laws Of nature. Carhart and Chute’s High School Physics is used as text-book, supplemented by other works on the subject. The... Show more34 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. PHYSICS. PROFESSOR NYDAHL. Elementary Physics, including recitations, solution Of problems, and practical demonstrations of the fundamental laws Of nature. Carhart and Chute’s High School Physics is used as text-book, supplemented by other works on the subject. The elementary principles of mechanics, sound, light, heat, magnetism and electricity, are verified by simple experiments in the laboratory. Five times a week. Third Preparatory I and II. PHYSIOLOGY. PROFESSOR NYDAHL. A general course in anatomy, physiology and hygiene, including an elementary study of cells and tissues. The digestive, circulatory, respiratory and nervous systems are carefully studied. The laws of health are discussed, the aim being to point out constantly the every-day applica- tion of the principles of physiology. Eddy’s Physiology and Anatomy is used as text-book, supplemented by mani— kin, charts, sketches and natural specimens used for illus- trations; collateral reading and lectures. Five times a week. Second Preparatory I. LATIN. PROFESSOR HENDRICKSON. C OZM’SE. I. Elementary. Bennett’s Latin Lessons, Ben— nett’s Latin Grammar, and Ritchie’s Fabulae Faciles. Five times a week. Sophomore I and II. PROFESSOR MILLS. Show less
22 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. maintenance of the true communion between God and man. To this part of a theological course also belongs the study of the symbolical or confessional books of the Lutheran church and a comparison with the cenfes'siOns of that Christian church bodies. The value of such a,... Show more22 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. maintenance of the true communion between God and man. To this part of a theological course also belongs the study of the symbolical or confessional books of the Lutheran church and a comparison with the cenfes'siOns of that Christian church bodies. The value of such a, study both from a purely ceiifessioml and from .an apolo- getic standpoint will be readily seen. PRACTICAL THEOLOGY. PROFESSOR URSETH. I. H omiletics. 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 diaractefisfic principle of this preaching as an art; its alliance with pagan rhetoric and. oratory; the consequences of this alliance upon the form and material of preaching, and the efiorts made to find a fonn of its own in more complete harmony with the Word of Goo. 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 preaching does not lie in humanvart but in the divine authority of the Word and the Spirit of God. Hence, While there must be intense study of the text and much prantice in the art of presenting truth, the essential .horniletic preparation tonsists in ridding minds of timorltfl}r notions as to preaoh~ ing and of seifeeonfidence in order that Word and Spirit may have full sway. Further the course consists in study of the pericopes; analytical reading of representative ser- mons; written outlines of sermons end religious addresses? and weekly sermons in class. Show less
44 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT. Sub Class. BOTH SEMESTERS. English I, 5. Religion (Norw.) 3. Norwegian I, 5. Penmanship I. Arithmetic I, 5. Music 1. Geography I, 5. First Class. FIRST SEMESTER. SECOND SEMESTER. Political Geography II, 5. English II, 5. English II, 5. Physiography, 5... Show more44 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT. Sub Class. BOTH SEMESTERS. English I, 5. Religion (Norw.) 3. Norwegian I, 5. Penmanship I. Arithmetic I, 5. Music 1. Geography I, 5. First Class. FIRST SEMESTER. SECOND SEMESTER. Political Geography II, 5. English II, 5. English II, 5. Physiography, 5. Arithmetic II, 5. Arithmetic II, 5. Norwegian II, 4. Norwegian II, 4. Catechism, (Norm) I, 3. U. S. History I, 4. Catechism, (Norm) I, 3. Second Class. FIRST SEMESTER. SECOND SEMESTER. Physiology, 5. Botany 5. English III & IV, 5. English III & IV, 5. Algebra I, 5. Algebra I, 5. U. S. History II, 4. Plane Geometry I, 5. Civics 3. History of Norway 3. Bible History 3. Bible History 3 (Norw.) Third Class. FIRST SEMESTER. SECOND SEMESTER. Physics 5. Physics 5. English V, 5. English V, 4. Norwegian III, 4. Norwegian III, 5. Plane Geometry 4. Algebra II, 5. General History 5. General History 5. Catechism 3. Catechism 3. Show less
28 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. Course XI. Literary Criticism. A study of the form, content, and spirit of literature. Junior and Senior I, one hour per week. PROFESSOR URSETH. Course XII. History of the English Language. Senior elective, three hours per week. PROFESSOR URSETH. Com’se XIII. Drama. A study... Show more28 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. Course XI. Literary Criticism. A study of the form, content, and spirit of literature. Junior and Senior I, one hour per week. PROFESSOR URSETH. Course XII. History of the English Language. Senior elective, three hours per week. PROFESSOR URSETH. Com’se XIII. Drama. A study of the origin and growth of the English drama. To illustrate the various periods of the history of the drama, studente are enquired to read a large num- ber of piajrs, beginning with the Oldest specimens of the Pre-Shakespearean drama. Senior I, four hours per Week. PROFESSOR SEVERSON. C curse XIV. Shakespeare. Advanced course. Senior II, three hours per week, alternating with course IX. PROFESSOR SEVERSON. Course XV. Extempore Speaking, argumentation, and vocal inter- pretation of literature. The aim of this course is to train the students to thoro self—control and natural, effective enunciation when facing an audience. It aims also to strengthen the student’s ability to analyze mixed prob- lems and to organize matter in support of fundamental propositions. One hour a week. Open to J'uniOrs and Seniors. This course alternates with course X. PROFESSOR SEVERSON. Show less
24 AUGSBQRG SEMINARY. the pastoral office and the New Testament ministry; the call; the minister’s personal consecration and renewal of his call; the nature of his preparation; his relation to his people; his leadership in the congregation in all matters pertaining to worship, instruction, the... Show more24 AUGSBQRG SEMINARY. the pastoral office and the New Testament ministry; the call; the minister’s personal consecration and renewal of his call; the nature of his preparation; his relation to his people; his leadership in the congregation in all matters pertaining to worship, instruction, the edification of the congregation, and to its organized activities; the minis- terial acts, and finally the minister’s care of souls. This course will be supplemented by lectures of pastors in active service. 5. Paul’s Epistles t0 the Corinthians. These epistles are taken up in connection with Church Polity as offering the best documentary source of early church organization. 6. The Pastoral Epistles. The Pastoral Epistles are read in connection with Pastoral Theology. HEBREW. PROFESSOR SVERDRUP. It is thought that an accurate knowledge of the ele- ments of Hebrew is essential to the study of the Old Testament. The aim- of the courses ofi‘ered is to famili- arize the student with the etymology and syntax of He- brew in order that he may intelligently follow the critical exegesis of the commentators. NEW TESTAMENT GREEK. PROFESSOR URSETH. The Greek of the New Testament is studied on the basis of classical Greek. The purpose is to Show how the Greek of the New Testament difiers from the classical, to point out the influence of the Aramaic and to read ex— tensively so the student may acquire a large vocabulary. Show less
32 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. pium; the Roman Empire as the greatest political idea before the French Revolution; the Elements of European Civilization: Institutional Christianity; Mediaevalism: a) political and social in Fen-dalism, 1)) industrial and socio—political in the Free Cities, c) intellectual... Show more32 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. pium; the Roman Empire as the greatest political idea before the French Revolution; the Elements of European Civilization: Institutional Christianity; Mediaevalism: a) political and social in Fen-dalism, 1)) industrial and socio—political in the Free Cities, c) intellectual in Scho- lasticism, d) moral and religious in the Monastic Orders. The New Age growing out of Mediaevalism thru the Revival of Learning, the Great Discoveries and inven— tions, the formation of national governments, language, and vernacular literatures. Four times a week. Sopho- more I and II. PROFESSOR PETTERSEN. Coarse VIII. Modem History. Special attention is given to the following topics: the discovery of America and its historical significance; the Reformation Era; the Catholic Reaction; the Thirty Year’s War; the French Revolution; colonial expansion, commerce and industrial- ism; the new principles and forces of society; the modern state idea. Four times a week. Junior I and II. PROFESSOR PETTERSEN. GERMAN. PROFESSOR BLEGEN. The aim of the two years’ course in German is to enable the student to read fluently and translate readily common German, and to get a general knowledge of Ger- man literature and German authors. C aware I. Elementary. Three times a week. Junior I and II. Course II. Keller’s Bilder aus der Deutschen Lite- ratur, and Storm’s Immensee read and translated. Re- view of Grammar. Four times a week. Senior I and II. Show less
18 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. and especially His training of true wankers for the King (10111 we regard the Gospel according to St. Mark. ’1’: is studied synoptically; i. e, the history as recorclecl by the three other Evangelists is constantly referred to and taken into consideration, In connection with... Show more18 AUGSBURG SEMINARY. and especially His training of true wankers for the King (10111 we regard the Gospel according to St. Mark. ’1’: is studied synoptically; i. e, the history as recorclecl by the three other Evangelists is constantly referred to and taken into consideration, In connection with the history of Cloist’s life on earth the Epistles at St! Paul are studied historically. This means neither exegesis nor merely introduction. They are Studied as historical documents of the greatest mine to those who wish to become acquainted with the Apes- tolic age and to judge it rightly, in regard to its concaption and teaching of the Gospel of Christ. Both the Gospels and the Epistles are preeminently historical and not dogmatic documems and should he studied as such. But the Gospel record relates not only to Our Lord; as “good tidings” it stands in a most intimate relation to all mankind. It not only tells about the Measenger; it is in itself a message to a fallen race; This viewpoint is given a special attention in the study of the Gospel ae- corcling to St. Luke, which forms the most important of the Second cause of New Testament Theology. Under the same viewpoint some of the Epistles. of St. P‘ati'l are also studied as a part of this course. There is yet another eternal truth of the highest im— portance revealed in the Gespel record and other New Testament writings. It is the intimate connection be— tween Christ and His church, a connection spoken of by Our Savior himself as like unto that of the Good Shep— herd and his fine]: and of the mac vine and its branches. Christ has not only done certain things far 115, He has, so to speak, openecl His own heart to us, so that we might get a glimpse of the depth of His love. Ami so doing He has revealed the Father also. It is: of the greatest Show less
AUGSBURG SEMINARY. II and unbiased by the educational theories and church ideal of the state churches. While the curriculum of the school has been broadened and perfected in the course of time, it has been done along the lines of the foundation principles and there has been no disposition to... Show moreAUGSBURG SEMINARY. II and unbiased by the educational theories and church ideal of the state churches. While the curriculum of the school has been broadened and perfected in the course of time, it has been done along the lines of the foundation principles and there has been no disposition to waver from this original purpose. An examination of the cur- riculum will make this statement clear at once. The three departments of the Seminary are, accord— ingly, one in purpose and not distinct schools. Yet, hundreds of young men have attended Augsburg and many graduated from its college department who have not pursued theological studies afterward or ever in— tended to do so. This is entirely natural; for the courses are not planned to prepare for theological studies alone. Christian fathers 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 are 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 Show less
BOARD OF TRUSTEES. Professor Sven Oftedal, Minneapolis, Minn. President. Term expires June, 1911. Mr. Sven Heskin, Portland, N. D. Term expires June, 1909. .Mr. Otto Hansen, Waseca, Minn. Term expires June, 1910. Mr. Sever Larson, Madelia, Minn. Term expires June, 1912. Reverend E. E. Gym'ld,... Show moreBOARD OF TRUSTEES. Professor Sven Oftedal, Minneapolis, Minn. President. Term expires June, 1911. Mr. Sven Heskin, Portland, N. D. Term expires June, 1909. .Mr. Otto Hansen, Waseca, Minn. Term expires June, 1910. Mr. Sever Larson, Madelia, Minn. Term expires June, 1912. Reverend E. E. Gym'ld, Willmar, Minn. Term expires June 1913. "9'? BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Professor Sven Oftedal, Minneapolis, Minn. President ex officio. Reverend S. Rislov, Wanamingo, Minn. Term expires June, 1909. Reverend Chr. Y trehns, Alexandria, Minn. Term ex- pires June 1909. Professor J. E. Possum, Fargo, N. D. Term expires June 1910. N. N. Ronning, Minneapolis, Minn. Term expires June, 1910. Show less
