Sunday school lectures in the fall, gay lectures in the spring, dates and speakers to be announced.
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
BIBLICAL INTRODUCTION
Several subjects are assigned to this school that are introductory to any appreciative study of the Bible. Since they are mostly elementary and will prove useful for work in other schools, they should usually be adopted by students when they first enter seminary. One group, usually studied in the first half session, covers the geography and topography of Biblical lands and the daily life of their ancient inhabitants, as evidenced by history and by the numerous discoveries of recent explorers.
Another group, which was discussed during the second half session, covers the canon, authenticity and inspiration of Scripture, and gives an overview of when and by whom the various parts, especially of the Kew Testament, were written, how and why collected in one book, how they have been transferred to our time and rendered in English, and their full authority as a standard of belief and practice. For classroom use: Stewart's Land of Israel; Bissell's Antiquities; McGarvey's Text and Canon of the New Testament; Smyth's How We Got Our Bible; Man•. For reference: McGarvey's Land of the Bible; Smith's Historical Geography of the Holy Land; Reports from the Palestine Exploration Fund; Westcott's History of the Canon; Editions of the early Fathers, and many other volumes in our library.
OLD TESTAMENT INTERPRETATION
The class begins with portions of the historical books along with a minute study of etymology and syntax. This year, in addition to translation from the historical books, the course has included exegesis of many short selected passages from the poets and prophets. The students are required to read one hundred pages of the Hebrew Bible, in addition to the parts studied with the professor.
In addition to Hebrew Bible (edition by Ginsburg or Baer) and Lexicon (Gesenius or Davies): junior Class-Harper's Hebrew Elements, and Harper's Hebrew Method and:Manual.
NEW TESTAMENT INTERPRETATION
This course, which focuses on historical exegesis, covers the entire New Testament. The inner development of history is presented with emphasis on the main doctrines and practical applications of scripture teaching. Gospels, and his commentary on Matthew, Conybeare, and Howson's Life of Paul, and the Professor's Syllabus for New Testament Study.
The class quickly reviews the forms of the Greek language, reads the New Testament, and does careful exegetical work in some of Paul's letters. The principles of Greek syntax are discussed in detail and the peculiarities of the New Testament idiom are explained. The four Gospels should be read alone during the year, except for the portions studied in class.
Allen's Grammar, Thayer's Lexicon of New Testament Greek, Sweet's History of Language, or Peile's Primer of Philology, Professor Robertson's New Testament Greek Syllabus. The class reads freely in the Septuagint and compares some parts with the Hebrew, and special lectures are given on the idiom and text of the Septuagint. Greek syntax is carefully reconsidered, some attention is given to historical and comparative syntax, with systematic attention to New Testament Greek, where the bulk of Winer's grammar is studied in regular lessons.
The textual criticism of the New Testament is studied, with practical application to many interesting passages, and the well-known use of Tischendorf's great critical edition. Careful exegesis is made of one of the larger letters, using the best critical commentary as a textbook. The idea of the whole course is not to offer the students some results of the professor's exegetical studies, but to prepare them to make exegesis on their own.
During this session the Epistle to the Hebrews was carefully studied, with the help of Bruce's Commentary.
SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY
Greek, Varfield's Textual Criticism, Tischendorf's Kew Critical Testament, Eighth Major Edition (on loan from the library), Gregory's Prolegomena (also in the library), Robertson's Bibliography for N. The course is intended to cover the entire system of Christian doctrines. . We make a special effort to ground students thoroughly in each doctrine. Caution is required of them. the analysis of the textbook and being able to briefly or fully state the author's views and his treatment of each topic.
They are also obliged to write down lectures and explanations given by the professor; in daily lessons and final exams, they are responsible for a thorough knowledge of the textbook and also the lectures. A shorter course on Christian ethics is also held in connection with this department. The purpose of this course is to cover as much of the vast field of biblical theology in a technical sense as the allotted time will permit.
Paul's theology has been thoroughly reviewed using a textbook as well as lectures by the professor. A special course of lectures on the Christology of the Epistle to the Colossians was held during the present winter. This year the monographs used were Gore on the Incarnation, Dale on the Atonement and G.
COMPARATIVE RELIGION AND MISSIONS
HOMILETICS AND ELOCUTION
In general, Homiletics, or Theory of Preaching, Broadus's treatise on the preparation and delivery of sermons is carefully studied, and much additional material is given in the form of talks and lectures. Selecting and interpreting texts, collecting general preaching material, arranging, style and delivering sermons are the main topics. In addition to the textbook and lectures, writing exercises and sermons are an important part of the work.
Sermon plans, more extensive analysis, and full sermons are required, and these are critiqued by the professor both privately and sometimes in front of the class. With regard to conducting public worship, care is taken to give the impression that preaching is only part of the worship service, and special attention is paid to correctly reading the scriptures and hymns. Lectures are given on hymnology in general and on the history of English hymns in particular.*.
On the Preaching History, there are lectures in addition to the textbook, and in connection with this, the class analyzes and criticizes a number of celebrated sermons, which makes this an occasion for review. In Elocution, the aim in teaching theory and in individual practice and practice in speaking and reading is to ensure that each student has his own most natural and appropriate delivery. Not imitation, nor any wooden method of rules, but the teaching of principles, and the attainment of ease and propriety in speaking, are the objects sought.
For this, the theory of elocution and vocal training is taught, physical exercises are given, and the class is carefully trained as a whole and in sections. Short talks are required before the class so that each student can be heard and helped by suggestions appropriate to his needs. The Preparation and Delivery of Sermons by Broadus (revised edition), History of Preaching; Russell's vocal culture; Campbell's Hymns and Hymn Makers;.
This branch of the course has been omitted this year; it is proposed that the next session be transferred to the Church school.
CHURCH HISTORY
ECCLESIOLOGY
PASTORAL THEOLOGY
Essays on historical, linguistic, and doctrinal topics are read by various members of the seminar. During the current session, the seminar carefully studied the entire book of Psalms. Class members were asked for papers on subjects in which they had to do special research.
The lower floor of the south wing contains a spacious dining-room, with kitchen, apartments for housewives, etc. The entire building is steam heated and most rooms have open shutters. It was built with a gift of over sixty thousand dollars from the families of the late George W.
Joshua Levering, of Baltimore, president of the board, was opened for use in February, 1897. The Sunday school board of the Southern Baptist Convention has for the fourth time given $100 in new books on missions. One day in each month is set aside for the meetings of the "Society for ;-.lissionary Inquiry of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary",".
It is very important that students are present on the opening day of the session. A delay of several weeks can make it extremely difficult and in some schools impossible. The scheme on the second page of this catalog shows the arrangement of examinations for the current session.
A degree from all schools entitles the student to graduate with the degree of FULL BA from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and the title of TH.M., Master of Theology. Tuition fees and use of the library or public areas are not charged. Norton, of Broadway Baptist Church, Louisville, who died October 20, 1886, left ten thousand dollars for the same object.
ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT
Seed times of tears were often found Crowned with sheaves of joy and plenty. We meet to part, but part to meet, When earthly labor is done, To still more blest employ, In an everlasting world of joy.
