HISTORICAL STATEMENT 17 student are expected to attend the services in the dif- ferent congregations of the Lutheran Free Church in Minneapolis. They are encouraged to take active part in Sunday school work, young people’s work, and church choirs. The Theological Division of Augsburg Seminary... Show moreHISTORICAL STATEMENT 17 student are expected to attend the services in the dif- ferent congregations of the Lutheran Free Church in Minneapolis. They are encouraged to take active part in Sunday school work, young people’s work, and church choirs. The Theological Division of Augsburg Seminary offers a three—year course of study. The aim is to give a thoro knowledge of the Bible, the history of the Chris— tian Church, and the teachings of the Lutheran Church. and also a practical training in dealing with the principal questions that arise in pastoral life and in the pastoral leadership of the congregation. As far as possible the Bible is studied in the original. It is clearly realized, however, that mere knowledge is not all that is necessary for the complete equipment of a worker in the vineyard of Our Lord. The all-important consideration is to awaken and foster in the student true loyalty to Christ and absolute obedience to the Holy Spirit; for without these qualities no man can become a “good and faithful servant" in the house of God. The majority of the Theological students of Augs- burg Seminary are naturally preparing themselves for service either in the home Church or in foreign mission fields. Many of the students in the College and Academy have the same calling in view- For this reason many of them are engaged in Church work during their vaca- tions. A number of student organizations have been formed, and several of them have attained a very respectable age. The Students’ Society and the Boarding Club are among the oldest. Literary, debating, oratorical, educational, and athletic societies. as well as musical organizations, and library societies have all had their share in shaping the development of the school, and increasing its usefulness. The Students' Missionary Society, organized in 1885. de- serves special mention, as it has done much to foster Show less
GENERAL INFORMATION 23 are provided. A spectroscope is available for work in qualitative analysis. Excellent analytical balances are provided. Each desk is equipped with gas, electric cur- rent, compressed air, and vacuum suction. Prwsxcs.—The lecture room and laboratory is sup- plied with hot... Show moreGENERAL INFORMATION 23 are provided. A spectroscope is available for work in qualitative analysis. Excellent analytical balances are provided. Each desk is equipped with gas, electric cur- rent, compressed air, and vacuum suction. Prwsxcs.—The lecture room and laboratory is sup- plied with hot and cold water, gas, electric lighting and power lines for 110 and 220 A. C. and direct currents including 1200 volts D. C. The equipment includes a Geryk oil-vacuum pump; gasoline and steam engines; micrometer measuring instruments; a stereopticon; Leeds and Northrop d’Arsonval Galvanometer; Weston port- able meters; A Radio Broadcasting Station of 200 watts operating every week at 275 meters; a Clapp Eastham spark transmitting and a De Forest receiving set; two complete dynamo-motor sets; high frequency coils; a bank of Edison cells; several lead secondary batteries; telegraph and telephone outfits; and a Kathoderay and X—ray outfit. The Museum Some years ago the beginning was made of a Museum for the Seminary. The Alumni Association became in- terested, and its members made many valuable gifts. There is a Madagascar Collection, 3 Santal Collection. a considerable collection of rare old books, minerals, curios, etc. Send contributions to Prof. J. L. Nydahl, Curator. Oratorical Cup The College Class of 1918 has presented to the College a Silver Cup. The Class has given the cup as a prize to arouse interest in oratory. The name of the winner in ‘ the Annual Oratorical Contest is engraved upon the cup, , which is to remain in the possession of the school and is ‘ placed on exhibit in the Main Building. Show less
I «‘8! a .on, v s. o ACADEMY 83 r; Mark, the Gospel of John, and the Acts of the Apostles ' will be carefully reviewed in order to acquaint the student with the main facts in the life and teachings of Christ and of the Apostles- Two periods a week. 'A unit. II OLD TESTAMENT HISTORY. This course... Show moreI «‘8! a .on, v s. o ACADEMY 83 r; Mark, the Gospel of John, and the Acts of the Apostles ' will be carefully reviewed in order to acquaint the student with the main facts in the life and teachings of Christ and of the Apostles- Two periods a week. 'A unit. II OLD TESTAMENT HISTORY. This course is designed to give a thoro review of Old Testament History. Blaikie’s “Manual of Bible History” is the text used. This will be supplemented by extensive reading of selected por- tions of the Old Testament. Two periods a week. V2 unit. III FUNDAMENTALS. This course is intended to give a review of the fundamentals of the Christian Religion. The instruction will be given in English in order to familiarize the student with the Christian terminology of this language. Two periods a week. V; unit. IV MISSIONARY BIOGRAPHY. This course consists of a series of biographical studies of men and women who have obeyed the command of Christ to preach the Gospel to all nations. The course will consist of talks, discussions, and wide reading in the field of biographical literature- The primary object of the course is to acquaint the student with the great work which the Holy Spirit is doing thru the church of Christ on earth. A secondary object is to introduce the student to the heroes and heroines of missions and also to the peoples of other lands. Third Academy. Two periods a week. V; unit. V OUTLINE Boox S'rumes. One period a week will be given to Bible study. The books of the New Testament will be read and outlined so as to give the student a Show less
14 AUGSBURG BEMINARY Dissensions which arose in connection with the organiza- tion of the Norwegian Danish Conference in 1870 made the existence of the new school very precarious and its work difficult. Hence, “when Professor Weenaas, who was the President, could, in 1872, move his school of... Show more14 AUGSBURG BEMINARY Dissensions which arose in connection with the organiza- tion of the Norwegian Danish Conference in 1870 made the existence of the new school very precarious and its work difficult. Hence, “when Professor Weenaas, who was the President, could, in 1872, move his school of nineteen students into a new and commodious building in Minneapolis, the rejoicing was general.” The removal to Minneapolis marks a turning-point in the history of Augsburg Seminary. It was thru the efforts of Rev. Ole Paulson, at that time pastor of Trinity congregation in Minneapolis, that the Seminary secured its new home, and he is therefore rightly regarded as one of the greatest benefactors of the school. The subsequent years have not only been full of struggles, but have also been full of blessings. Often attacked by enemies, and not always as unitedly 'and strongly supported by its friends as might have been desired, the school has not always had a calm course. Nevertheless it has tried to serve the Kingdom of God and to fulfil the mission of its calling. Professor August Weenaas, the founder and the first President of Augsburg Seminary, will always deserve to be remembered as a man who faithfully and with great courage laid the foundation of the oldest divinity school among Norwegian immigrants in America and carried the school thru the difficulties of the early years of its existence. But the men who were the greatest factors in the development of Augsburg Seminary, and to whom the school owes the most, are the late Profes- sors Georg Sverdrup and Sven Oftedal. They were instruments in the hand of God to carry the school thru innumerable trials and difficulties for over thirty years. During the fifty-four years of its existence Augsburg Seminary has had a number of professors and instruc- tors, many of whom have, however, served for a short time only, or as substitutes during vacancies. The fol- Show less
_ _ ...__.... _..—a. 20 AUGSBURG SEMINARY paying a fee of one dollar. This rule applies to con- ditioned students and to those who have made up work and wish to take examination for credit- HONOR SYSTEM. The honor system in examinations and tests is followed. The President of the Seminary at the... Show more_ _ ...__.... _..—a. 20 AUGSBURG SEMINARY paying a fee of one dollar. This rule applies to con- ditioned students and to those who have made up work and wish to take examination for credit- HONOR SYSTEM. The honor system in examinations and tests is followed. The President of the Seminary at the beginning of each year appoints a Student Council, whose duty it is to try all cases of dishonesty committed in examinations or tests. This Council reports all con- victions to the President of the Seminary. Said Council consists of five members, one from the Theological Sem- inary, two from the College, and two from the Academy. Every student shall, upon registering, sign a state- ment giving his word of honor that he will not use, give, or receive aid during examinations or tests, and that he will report all such irregularities as come under his notice to the Student Council. The name of the one reporting and the proceedings of the investigation conducted by the Student Council shall be kept secret. Student are promoted on the basis of credits and not on the basis of classes. Grades The alphabetical scale is used in reporting the final grades; each letter constitutes a grade and has the fol- lowing significance: Excellent. Good. Fair. Passable. Conditioned- Failure. Incomplete. All conditions must be removed within the next quarter. No student shall be allowed to continue his work as a regular student if he is conditioned in more than two fifths of his work. Hmmunw> Show less
' COLLEGE 79 ' 'ear and many local public appearances. r ' The vacancies are filled each year by competitive try- ‘iéouts open to the entire student body. " ‘r' ,The Second Men’s Glee Club consists of 25 men who flmeet for rehearsal twice a week. In this club one gains ' ' an intensive training in... Show more' COLLEGE 79 ' 'ear and many local public appearances. r ' The vacancies are filled each year by competitive try- ‘iéouts open to the entire student body. " ‘r' ,The Second Men’s Glee Club consists of 25 men who flmeet for rehearsal twice a week. In this club one gains ' ' an intensive training in the rudiments of four-part sing- .' ing. Membership open to all students. Girls’ Glee Club. This is an organization of 18 young women who meet for rehearsal each week. Several local public performances are given at various times of the year. BAN D DR. CARL Peru The Augsburg Band, consisting of 25 to 30 men, is open to all students possessing the necessary qualifica- tions. The band represents one of the most important musical activities at the school, and gives a number of local performances, and usually makes one tour during the school-year. Show less
18 AUGSBURG SEMINARY the missionary spirit among Norwegian Lutherans in America. The Augsburg Alumni Association was organized in 1891. It meets, generally, the day after the College Com- mencement. Its function is mainly of social character; it endeavors to further good-fellowship among the... Show more18 AUGSBURG SEMINARY the missionary spirit among Norwegian Lutherans in America. The Augsburg Alumni Association was organized in 1891. It meets, generally, the day after the College Com- mencement. Its function is mainly of social character; it endeavors to further good-fellowship among the gradu- ates of the school. It also seeks to create a greater in- terest in the work and aims of its Alma Mater. In 1870 two young men were graduated from the Theological Seminary. The total number of graduates from this division up to and including 1922 is 442. Al- most all of these have become pastors, teachers, or mis- sionaries, and a great majority of them are serving the Church at the present time either at home or in foreign lands. The College curriculum had a steady development during the first years of its existence, class after class being added, until in the year 1879 five young men were graduated with Bachelor of Arts degree- The total num- ber of College graduates up to and including 1922 is 288, more than 54% of whom have subsequently taken up the study of Theology. Among the other graduates from the College are teachers, physicians, engineers, lawyers, and men in other cailings of importance and trust. Show less
101 80 80 . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 83 _ .... .. 80—88 Holmw ...... .... .. so ‘NuTeIumentGi-ook........ ...... .. 86 _ motionl'rheology..... .... ...... .. 88—85 antennae Theology . ........... :8 l Theological Pmpeodoutlce . . . . . . . . . . . .. 36 Encou- of Theological Conne- ..... .. 3H8 I... Show more101 80 80 . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 83 _ .... .. 80—88 Holmw ...... .... .. so ‘NuTeIumentGi-ook........ ...... .. 86 _ motionl'rheology..... .... ...... .. 88—85 antennae Theology . ........... :8 l Theological Pmpeodoutlce . . . . . . . . . . . .. 36 Encou- of Theological Conne- ..... .. 3H8 I " Ind Diploma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ll 'Inflllli tor Theologians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 55 Mutation: ........................... .. 19 We. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. to g V' immortal Buunent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 18 ,/ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . so College Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 41 1 4 '§ m" "1, ‘ IDOIIOIIIQIIo‘ I I I I 1 no! I I 0 O O o e e o I I o I a. ’8 IIE‘WU roulee‘ueeenuncou-uuae a u a o e on. o a c - e e a e e. 7.-.78 Woman-um ................. 13—79 ‘ " III-eooeue-he e u - u n . e n a a u In. n e - . n u n e n e. ' ’ { mutilation . ........................ .. 81 . IOCIOIIvIQIc-e e e n e e e e g e noel-Io. I n n e n e elo u IOC’IiOOIDCoIn-uo u c - u . u o . e - . . a e . n a. 1’. un..uuueueee~eenoe~ euee-Ieeuneeoe-eunee-uee-o-Ie-eean Ii a ‘ 0.00ICI‘IQQICQIIIIIIOCOO H ‘:I‘IOIIOOIICCII-Oilttuottilctote-OI..-no. / Show less
60 AUGSBURG SEMINARY systematically. Lectures, reports and discussions on the important works of each author. Three periods a week. 9 credits. ‘ 16-17-18. IBSEN. Course given in English. Ibsen's “Brand” and “Peer Gynt” read in the English language in class- A thoro study of these masterpieces.... Show more60 AUGSBURG SEMINARY systematically. Lectures, reports and discussions on the important works of each author. Three periods a week. 9 credits. ‘ 16-17-18. IBSEN. Course given in English. Ibsen's “Brand” and “Peer Gynt” read in the English language in class- A thoro study of these masterpieces. Explana- tion of idioms and passages with reference to the original. Three periods a week. 9 credits. 19-20-21. OLD NORSE (Icelandic). Reading and translating of Old Norse. Study of grammar and easy prose and poetry. M. Nygaard’s “Grammatik” og “Ut- valg av den Nor¢ne Literatur.” Three periods a week. 9 credits. 23-24. TEACHERS’ COURSE. A course for students who plan to teach the modern languages in high schools. A study of the problems and methods of teaching them. How to create interest in language in the secondary schools of to-day. Organization of classes. Theme reading and grading. Two or three periods a week. 2. 4. or 6 credits. GROUP D DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Pnorssson NELL, Head Augsburg Seminary does not undertake the training of teachers for grade work, but offers standard courses in Education designed to prepare candidates for high school teaching. Those intending to teach should consult the Department of Education early in their college course. Certain courses are required for teachers' certificates. and it is important that majors and minors be arranged with regard to the high school subjects which the student ex- pects to teach. The student should have completed the work of the Junior college before taking professional train'mg in this Show less
10 AUGSBURG SEMINAR? Instructor of Norse, Marinette High School, Marinette, \Vis., 1915-16; Instructor of Norse, University of Min- nesota 1919-20. Head of Department of Norse Language and Literature, Augsburg College 1920-— S. B‘lELBY, Professor of Christianity. A. B. Augsburg College 1911; C. T... Show more10 AUGSBURG SEMINAR? Instructor of Norse, Marinette High School, Marinette, \Vis., 1915-16; Instructor of Norse, University of Min- nesota 1919-20. Head of Department of Norse Language and Literature, Augsburg College 1920-— S. B‘lELBY, Professor of Christianity. A. B. Augsburg College 1911; C. T. Augsburg Sem- inary 1914; Summer Sessions, University of Wisconsin 1914-15—19-21, University of Washington 1916-18, Uni- versity of Minnesota 1922-23; Biblical Seminary, New York City, 1919-20; Instructor at Bethania College, Everett, Wash., 1914-17; War Service 1917-18; Instruc- tor Columbia College, Everett, Wash., 1918-19; Instruc- tor at Augsburg Seminary 1920—. Head of Department of Biblical Literature and Christianity. HENRY P. OPSETH, B. M., Director of MUSIC- St. Olaf College 1909-13; Assistant Band Director to Prof. Melius Christiansen 1912-13; Cello pupil of J. M. Law and Prof. Giovanni, Concert cellist of New York; Piano pupil of Prof. Humbert, Mr. Schuldt and Mr. Sherlie of Los Angeles; Organ pupil of Prof. Celanger: Director of Northfield Concert Orchestra and private in- structor 1913-15; Organist, director of choirs, bands, orchestra, glee clubs at Canby Minn. and Watertown. S. Dak., 1915-17; Director of 364th Infantry Band 1917- 18; Director of choirs and orchestras, and private instruc- tor at Chippewa Falls 1920-21 ; Director of Music, Augs- burg Seminary 1922—. BELLE Menus, Piano and Theory. Diploma in piano and theory from the Dakota Con- servatory of Music, Fargo, N- Dak., 1916; pursued ad- vanced studies at the American Conservatory, Chicago —composition with Arthur Olaf Anderson, piano peda- gogy with J. J. Hattstadt and Louise Robyn, piano with Show less
84 AUGSBURG SEMINARY grasp of the contents and purpose of these books. Two periods a week. Fourth Academy. 1/4 unit. VI RELIGIOUS PEDAGOGY. See page 47. ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE I GRAMMAR, COMPOSITION, CLASSICS. Themes once a week. Oral presentation of the theme subjects, careful outlining... Show more84 AUGSBURG SEMINARY grasp of the contents and purpose of these books. Two periods a week. Fourth Academy. 1/4 unit. VI RELIGIOUS PEDAGOGY. See page 47. ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE I GRAMMAR, COMPOSITION, CLASSICS. Themes once a week. Oral presentation of the theme subjects, careful outlining, and the correction of errors in speech and writing. Study begun on the principles of composition and the qualities of style. Emphasis on grammar, includ~ ing parsing and the study of sentence structure. Prac- tice in expression, with a view to correct pronunciation and clear enunciation. Study of spelling and punctua- tion. Class study of the following: “Selections from the Old Testament”, “Merchant of Venice", “Robinson Crusoe", Irving’s “Sketch Book", Curry's “Literary Readings." The following are assigned for home reading: Gospel of Matthew. “Midsummer Night’s Dream", either Cooper’s “Last of the Mohicans” or Stevenson's “True. ure Island”, either “Christmas Carol", "Chimes" and “Cricket on the Hearth" by Dickens or Scott's “Ivan- hoe”; “Man Without a Country", selections from Lin- coln’s “Addresses and Letters", either Hawthorne’s “Wonder Book” or “Tanglewood Tales", either Long- fellow’s “Hiawatha” and “Evangeline” or Scott’s “Lay of the Last Minstrel” and “Marmion.” These masterpieces, as well as those of the following years, afford the student an opportunity for the enlarge- ment of his vocabulary, the acquaintance with natural English idiom, and the right appreciation of literary ex- cellence, and furnish also the necessary material for the Show less
42 AUGSBURG SEMINARY Group A. Christianity 12 credits. Group B. English—Rhetoric 15 credits. Group C. Foreign Languages (Norse. French. German. Latin. Greek. Hebrew) Courses must he completed in the foreign languages ac cording to the following schedule: Amount presented for Amount requlred:... Show more42 AUGSBURG SEMINARY Group A. Christianity 12 credits. Group B. English—Rhetoric 15 credits. Group C. Foreign Languages (Norse. French. German. Latin. Greek. Hebrew) Courses must he completed in the foreign languages ac cording to the following schedule: Amount presented for Amount requlred: entrance: Four years of one language None or Three years of one language 5 credits in same language or Two years of one language 10 credits in language or Less than two years of one language 20 credits in language ; Group D. Social Sciences 12 credits Group E. Natural Sciences 15 credits Group F. Mathematics 15 credits required in certain curriculume 4; One Year of physical education is required. Students who show habitual deficiency in English in their work outside of the English courses will be reported to the English Department for special attention and drill in order to help them maintain the proper standard. Senior College Requirements When a student enters the Junior year he shall have determined in what line of study he will specialize. For the purpose of specialization majors and minors are offered. The line of study in which a student will particularly specialize constitutes his major. One or two additional lines of study must be pursued as supporting subjects. See Curriculums on pages 4446. The major subject, since it means specialization, is determined by the student’s special aptitudes as shown in the quality of work he has done in the Junior College, where basic courses prerequisite to the major line of study are ofiered in sequences which lay the foundation for the major work. See departmental statements under Courses of Instruction. Show less
COLLEGE 45 The selection of a maior by those who aim to teach shall be made in conjunction with the Matriculation Committee and the Head of the Department offering the major under con- sideration and also the Head of the Department of Education. When the major has been selected the program of... Show moreCOLLEGE 45 The selection of a maior by those who aim to teach shall be made in conjunction with the Matriculation Committee and the Head of the Department offering the major under con- sideration and also the Head of the Department of Education. When the major has been selected the program of study shall be made out under the joint direction of the Department in the student's major ileld and the Department of Education. III PREPARATION FOR THE STUDY OF MEDICINE OR ENGINEERING ' Freshman Sophomore Chemistry 6 Mathematics 5 ‘ . English 6 Chemistry 6 A History 4 French or German 4 t; Christianity 2 Christianity 2 ' 17 1'. Senior Junior Latin 4 " Biology 6 French or German 30r 4 ?' Physics 6 English 4 ’ Psychology 3 Economics and So- L Christianity 2 clology 3 '5 Christianity 2 17 16 or 17 IV PREPARATION FOR THE STUDY OF LAW OR BUSINESS Freshman Sophomore n History 4 English 4 ‘ English 5 Norse or other For. 'd Mathematics 6 Lang. 4 "3 Christianity 2 Natural Science 6 “’ —— Christianity 2 *1 16 l' 16 ; JIMIOI‘ Senior Economics and So- Latin 4 4»; ciology 3 Norse or other For. ‘5 Ristory 4 Lang. 3 or 4 ,j- English 4 Education 4 ‘5 Psychology 3 Pol. Science and 1 Christianity 2 Ethics 3 Christianity 3 16 16 or 17 Show less
O COLLEGE 77 planning to teach music in the public schools. One year of voice and one year of solfeggio are prerequisites to this course. The work is carefully outlined for the eight grades and high school. Practice in conducting is given. a; Two periods a week. 6 credits. PRACTICAL MUSIC COURSES... Show moreO COLLEGE 77 planning to teach music in the public schools. One year of voice and one year of solfeggio are prerequisites to this course. The work is carefully outlined for the eight grades and high school. Practice in conducting is given. a; Two periods a week. 6 credits. PRACTICAL MUSIC COURSES 1N PIANO MISS MEHUS msasfluzrtgrm I.“ ' ‘3- .""'*‘.;r t r:' 3" FIRST YEAR The fundamentals of technic, arm weight, wrist work, 1. melody playing, and correct use of the pedal are em- phasized first. Compositions of moderate difficulty by the classic, romantic, and standard modern composers which feature one or more of the above principles are studied. Beautiful tone and artistic interpretation are fundamental requirements in this course. Four periods a week. 12 credits- ' "3‘ '33.- SECOND YEAR Advanced work in technic, including passage, octave, and extension work. Development of repertoire selected from the works of leading composers according to the ability of the student. Four periods a week. 12 credits. i. g! THIRD YEAR In the third year. the increased technical facility of the student permits the study of the larger compositions by the masters. A recital is required at the end of the year, which must include a contrapuntal composition, a sonata or concerto movement, and numbers by standard Romantic and, modern composers. Four periods a week. 12 credits. -" ""““' " -“"- 1"” *" 1'1;me= FOURTH YEAR Concertos and chamber music are added to the forms of composition studied. Broader interpretation and greater pianistic analysis required in this year’s work. A Show less
