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
AUGSBURG SEMINARY 19 hours from 4:00 P. M. to 10:00 P. M. No student may be absent from the Seminary during this time without permission. LOCATION. Augsburg Seminary is located in Minneapolis, on 8th Str. and let Ave. So. Students who arrive at the Great Northern Station will take any car on... Show moreAUGSBURG SEMINARY 19 hours from 4:00 P. M. to 10:00 P. M. No student may be absent from the Seminary during this time without permission. LOCATION. Augsburg Seminary is located in Minneapolis, on 8th Str. and let Ave. So. Students who arrive at the Great Northern Station will take any car on Hennepin Ave. and transfer on Third Street to Minnehaha or Washington and Riverside car, and take these to 21 Ave. 50., turn to the right and walk south two blocks and a half. This will bring them right to the Main building, in which are the offices of president, registrar, and treas- urer. Those who arrive at the Milwaukee Station will take same cars as above going south on Washington Ave. and get off as directed above. Those who arrive at the Minneapolis and St. Louis or the “500 Line” stations will take Cedar Ave. car going south on Washington Ave. and Cedar Ave. to 8th Str. 80., and go east three blocks. Augahm‘g whenlngiral firminary. Aim. The Theological department of Augsburg Seminary offers to its students a three year’s course of study. The aim is to give them a thorough knowledge of the Bible, the history of the Christian church, the teachings and principles of the Lutheran church, and a practical train- ing in dealing with the principal questions that arise in pastoral life and in the pastoral leadership of the congre- gation. As far as possible, the Bible is studied in its original tongues. It is clearly realized, however, that mere knowledge is not a complete equipment of a worker Show less
12 AUGSBURG SEMINARY department, two from the college department, and two from the preparatory department. Every student shall, upon registering, sign a statement giving his word of honor that he will not use, give, or re- ceive aid during examinations or tests, and that he will report all such... Show more12 AUGSBURG SEMINARY department, two from the college department, and two from the preparatory department. Every student shall, upon registering, sign a statement giving his word of honor that he will not use, give, or re- ceive aid during examinations or tests, and that he will report all such irregularities that come under his notice to the students’ council. The name of the one reporting and the proceedings of the investigation conducted by the students’ council shall be kept secret. 7. Students are promoted on the basis of credits and not on the basis of classes. IV. Class Standings. 1. In determining the standing of a student in any subject, the average monthly standing shall be combined with the results of the final examination in the ratio of two to one. This does not apply to the theses of the senior class in the College. 2. The alphabetical scale is used in reporting the final standing; each letter constitutes a grade and has the following significance: A A__ z Excellent. B B } Good. C . C__ E Fair. E Conditioned. D Barely passable. F Failure. Show less
AUGSBURG SEMINARY 45 ganization, and government of the congregation in apos~ tolic times; the growth of the idea of the church as a legal organization ending in Catholicism; the idea of the reformers as to church government, especially that of Luther; the modern movement from the state churches,... Show moreAUGSBURG SEMINARY 45 ganization, and government of the congregation in apos~ tolic times; the growth of the idea of the church as a legal organization ending in Catholicism; the idea of the reformers as to church government, especially that of Luther; the modern movement from the state churches, and the idea of a free church according to apostolic usages, unique in character and unhampered by wordly and rationalistic methods of organization and government. 4. Pastoral Theology. This course comprises the study of the foundation of the pastoral offices 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 mat— ters pertaining to worship, instruction, the edification of the congregation, and to its organized activities; the min- isterial 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 to the Corinthians. These epistles are taken up in connection with Church Polity as offering the best documentary source of early church organization. Theological Propaedeutics. This course aims to show the purpose, structure, and growth of the various branches of Theology, and to fur- nish the student with a working bibliography including the most recent theological publications in Scandinavia, Germany, England, and America. Show less
16 AUGSBURG SEMINARY supervision of the faculty it has charge of all oratorical contests and debates. M USICAL ORGANIZATIONS. The Augsburg Glee Club is composed of students who show marked musical ability and interest. Those who would become members must possess good voice, good ear, and fair... Show more16 AUGSBURG SEMINARY supervision of the faculty it has charge of all oratorical contests and debates. M USICAL ORGANIZATIONS. The Augsburg Glee Club is composed of students who show marked musical ability and interest. Those who would become members must possess good voice, good ear, and fair ability to read music at sight. Several of the masterpieces of choral music for male voices are studied during the year and rendered at the various so- cial gatherings and concerts at the Seminary and in the local churches. Harry Anderson is leader. The Augsburg Male Chorus is the oldest musical organization in the Seminary. Its aim is to drill stu- dents in practical chorus work and develop their taste for good music. All students who have good ear and some knowledge of musical notion may become members. Harry Anderson is leader. _ The Augsburg Band was organized in 1904. Boy: who play band instruments, brass or reed, and who come to Augsburg next year, will stand a good chance to be- come members and thus add also to their musical edu- cation. Virgil Person is leader. IThe Augsburg Orchestra is the youngest musical organization in the Seminary at present. It has a member- ship of fourteen and has made excellent progress under the direction of Mr. Virgil Person. GENERAL SOCIETIES. The Augsburg Medical Aid Society, organized in 1879, is an organization for the mutual aid of members in case of sickness. All students who room at the Sem- inary are members of the society. Students rooming out- Show less
Hammad. Augsburg Seminary was founded in 1869 at Marshall, Wis. Reverend A. Wenaas was placed in charge. The aim was to educate ministers for free Lutheran churches. The idea was new to the Norwegians, and the school could not be modeled after the institutions of the estab- lished church of... Show moreHammad. Augsburg Seminary was founded in 1869 at Marshall, Wis. Reverend A. Wenaas was placed in charge. The aim was to educate ministers for free Lutheran churches. The idea was new to the Norwegians, and the school could not be modeled after the institutions of the estab- lished church of Norway. The school has therefore had more difficulties to contend with than the seminaries established later. The supporters of Augsburg Seminary were at first connected with the Swedish Augustana Synod. When, in 1870, they parted from the Swedes and organized the “Conference”, the school was left without buildings and for about two years was conducted in a rented hall by Prof. Wenaas. But the energetic and practical Reverend O. Paulson, at that time in charge of a church in Minne- . apolis, took up the work of securing suitable quarters. He obtained grounds in Minneapolis, raised about $4,000 in cash, and in 1872 had a three-story brick veneered building ready to receive the school. This gave courage to the supporters of the Seminary, and the following year at the annual meeting of the “Conference” a second chair in theology was created, to which Sven Oftedal accepted a call and began work the same year. In 1874 two more theological professors were ap- pointed; namely, G. Sverdrup and S. R. Gunnerson. The school now had a theological faculty composed of four able, energetic men. But experience soon made it clear that a theological faculty alone, however able, could not meet the demands made on the school. Therefore a Show less
c “L .1 . ‘ AUGSBURG SEMINARY 33 Compositions. Textbooks: Broch 0g Seip: Literaturhi- storie for gymnasiet; Haegstad 0g Skar: Norsk digtning efter 1814. Three times a week. Senior I and II. NYDAHL. GERMAN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE. BLEGEN and EVJEN. Course I. Elementary. Textbooks: Bacon’s German... Show morec “L .1 . ‘ AUGSBURG SEMINARY 33 Compositions. Textbooks: Broch 0g Seip: Literaturhi- storie for gymnasiet; Haegstad 0g Skar: Norsk digtning efter 1814. Three times a week. Senior I and II. NYDAHL. GERMAN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE. BLEGEN and EVJEN. Course I. Elementary. Textbooks: Bacon’s German Grammar, “Im Vaterland”. Four times a week, Soph- omore, I and II. BLEGEN. Course II. Keller’s “Bilder aus der Deutschen Liter- atur". "Der Weg zum Gliick” by Wilhelm Bernhardt, Bacon’s German Grammar. Three times a week. Junior I and II. BLEGEN. Course III. Selections from Hattstadt’s Handbuch der deutschen nationalliteratur. Krohn’s German Daily Life. Four times a week. Composition, Pope’s German composition. Once a week. Conversational German. Once a week. Senior I and II. EVJEN. GREEK. BLEGEN, MILLS, and EVJEN. Course 1. Elementary. First Lessons in Greek by Boise and Pattengill. Greek Grammar by Hadley and Allen. Five times a week. Freshman I and II. BLEGEN. Course II. Xenophon‘s Anabasis, Books I—III, and Hadley and Allen’s Grammar are carefully studied. Four times a week. Sophomore I and II. MILLS. Course III. Plato’s Apology read, and Greek syntax Show less
AUGSBURG SEMINARY l3 3. All conditions received in class, as well as en— trance conditions, must be removed within the next semester. 4. No student shall be allowed to carry on his work as a regular student if he is conditioned in more than two-fifths of his work. 5. No student shall be allowed... Show moreAUGSBURG SEMINARY l3 3. All conditions received in class, as well as en— trance conditions, must be removed within the next semester. 4. No student shall be allowed to carry on his work as a regular student if he is conditioned in more than two-fifths of his work. 5. No student shall be allowed to enter the senior class with conditions. V. Degrees. 1. Any student of good moral character who has obtained fifteen (15) year credits in the Academy will be given a certificate of graduation. 2. The degree of Bachelor of Arts will be conferred upon any student of good moral character who has com- pleted the College course. 3. The degree of Candidatus Theologice will be con— ferred upon graduates of the Theological department. Tuition and Fees. For theological students and college seniors tuition is free. For all other classes the tuition is $15.00 a semester. The following incidental fees are required of all students: Caution fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2.00 Gymnasium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2.00 Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1.00 Those who take chemistry or bookkeeping pay a laboratory fee of $5.00 a semester. All dues are payable in advance. Show less
