Practical Bible Training School - Theologue Yearbook (Johnson City, NY)

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MRS. MARY C. PATTERSON Assistant Director Students League of Many Nations Rev. Marmion L. Lowe, D. D. English Bible Old Testament Interpretation New TestamentInterpretation Men's Bible Class The object of the Department of Biblical Interpretation is to give the student a ground plan of cach of the sixty-six books uf the Book of Books-'The Bible. ENGLISH BIBLE is a simple, yet detailed, study of the Pentateuch, together with a course of Bible Marking. It aims to thor- oughly acquaint the student with the outstanding facts of the Books of Moses as the foundational books of Scripture. OLD TESTAMENT INTERPRETATION is a continuation of English Bible, and has as its aim the interpretation of each book of the Ancient Volume. Special attention is given to types and prophecies of the Lord Jesus Christ. Many an Old Testament por- trait is found to exactly and beautifully fit a New Testament frame. - NEW TESTAMENT INTERPRETATION is the crown and climax of the preceding two years. Special emphasis is given to the Differences of the Four Gospels as a proof of their Divine Origin, to the Great Church Epistles, and to the Book of Hebrews. The object of all Bible Study is to so find Christ in all the Scriptures that the student may be increasingly conformed to His blessed image. . ENGLISH 4. . . A course in College English, designed to build on the foundation of High School courses in composition and grammar a thorough knowledge of correct and appropriate speaking and writing on a college level. LITERATURE . . . A study of American Literature on a college level, with a special emphasis upon the authors whose lives and writings furnish illustrations for sermons. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION I . . . A history of Christian Education is taught to- gether with Methods in story-telling and the use of flannel-graph. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION 2 . . . A study of Child Psychology of the various age levels of childhood and adolescence. Attention is given to the physical, mental, spiritual, and social characteristics, interests, and needs of each group. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION 3 . . . A practical course of instruction in the use of various kinds of Visual Aids in the church. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION 4 . . . A study of Principles of Christian Education, including methods in Vacation Bible School, and in Youth Work in the church. Also, a course in'Administration of the Church School is taught in this year. HILDA I. COPLEY., M. A. English 4 Literature Christian Education 1, 2, 3, 4 Shorthand Church Secretarial Methods Sponsored through courtesy of - BOULEVARD METHODIST CHURCH, Rev. M. j. Dodd,'l5astor Floral Avenue and Grand Boulevard, johnson City, New York 15

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THE C RRICULUM REV. GORDON C. DAVIS, D.D. Psychology and Preaching Homiletics Comparative Theology Public Speaking Senior Vocal REV. M. C. PATTERSON DIRECTOR - Students' League of Many Nations. PSYCHOLOGY AND PREACHING-Instruction is given the student in this course in the important facts and truths of the principles of psychology. It gives those principles of psychology which are most helpful to the preacher in his work of dealing with people. The student also is given a knowledge of leadership and an enthusiasm for it. He is given the important equi ment of human understanding and tact which will enable him as a leader to convince people, rather than to force them, to accept his message will- mg Y' . HOMILETICS-This is the study of the preparation and delivery of sermons. It includes a detailed study of the different types of sermons, source materials, and illustrations. COMPARATIVE THEOLOGY-Various reasons for the necessity for Christians to be Critical Apologistsn are given in this course. It is to prepare the Apologist to be able to defend the Bible, as well as to believe it, in order that he may be ready always to give an answer to ever man that asketh him a reason of the hope that is in him. I Peter 3:15. A general stun? and reziitation of Anti-Biblical theories of the cause of the universe, and a study course on the Harmony of Science and the ible are also presented. PUBLIC SPEAKINGQThis is a three year course devoted to the development of an exercise and method whereby the dia hragm lift support of the voice production is established. In the first year, the student is started on the methodg in the second, tllle voice ls more securely placed and supported and the method becomes more automatic, and in the third, the Seniors build on the founda- tion which they have laid in the past two years. SENIOR VOCAL-Vocal lessons supplement the Public Speaking course, and help the student to develop a singing voice as well as a speaking voice. Psychological qua ities are also developed which will enable him to speak in confidence, assurance and convic- tion. MRS. JOHN A. DAVIS N Honorary Supt. of Women Pres. Women's Advisory Council HAZEL B. DAVIS ' Suprintendent of Women Matron Sponsored through courtesy of NAPLES GOSPEL TABERNACLE Mr. Majors Boys' Class, Elmhurst S. S. Wigden Gospel Trio, Naples. N. Y. Elmhurst, Pennsylvania lfl

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NELLIE A. MANLEY, B.A. Assistant Registrar Secretary to President Secretary in Financial Office Secretar and Bookkee er in Matronis Department Church History 1, 2, lVEssions CHURCH HISTORY 1 . . . In this course the history of the Christian Church through the dilferent eriods is traced. It includes the Apostolic Period, the Ante-Nicene and Post-Nicene Pieriods, the Development of the Papacy, the Ascendance of the Papacy, the Decline of the Papacy, and the Reformation. CHURCH HISTORY 2 . . . A further study of Church History after the Reformation. It presents the revivals of the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries, together with a study of the more important denominations which have developed since the Reforma- tion. MISSIONS . . . The history and progressive development of Christian Missions from the time of Paul to the present. Included also in the course are biographical sketches of important pioneer missionaries. and a study of the qualifications and preparation of the individual for missionary work. Research study is made and a presentation of home missions is given. REV. JOHN YOUNG Biblical Introduction On Leave of Absence BIBLICAL INTRODUCTION . . . All Christians rejoice in the fact that the have God's-,Word to read and study. However, few of them know the experiences through which it passed in order that we might have it today. The purpose of this course is to search out the origin of the sacred Scriptures and to learn of the great experiences in hardship, fire and hatred through which it has passed. Through all of these experiences God has miraculously preserved it for His people. A knowledge of this subject is necessary,though much neglected. The course ives the student a foundation upon which he may build more detailed Bible study. Tncluded allsoharg suggestions as to qualifications necessary and methods for more fruitful study o t e ihle. REV. LEROY C. WESTBROOK Bible Doctrine, Biblical Theology Systematic Theology, Bible Antiquities 1, 2 BIBLE DOCTRINE . . . The doctrinal teachings of Scripture are studied in this' course. The teaching includes a detailed study of the attributes of the Triune God, the problem of sin, the substitutionary atonement of Jesus Christ, the doctrine of man and some dis- pensa tional truths. BIBLICAL THEOLOGY . . . This is a Messianic and Prophetic course in which much consideration is given to God's method of revealing Himself to mankind. This of necessity puts the study of Israel in a prominent lace. The prophecies of the Old Testament are considered and compared with their Nlew Testament fulfillments particularly in the Person of Christ. SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY . . . A study of Christianity in its Doctrinal Expression. With the Scri tures as our onl infallible and authoritative source of knowledge, we study the validity of Christian Experience, Bibliology and all of the major Theological tenetfalghqaiiii of the course is to stabilize the student upon a firm foundation of doc- tflna C IC . BIBLICAL ANTIQUITIES I . . . The study of the history of all nations from Antiq- uity . . . especially Israel in relation to God's plan for the ages. Included also is the study of the setting of the New Testament together with happenings of thelnter-Testament yeairs. 'Some time too is devoted to a study of Bible manners and customs in the land of a estme. BIBLICAL ANTIQUITIES II . . . An advanced course of Bible History in which recent archaeological discoveries and their oorroborative values are studied. Sponsored through courtesy of LITTLE WHITE CHURCH of Conklin and Arrowhead Christian Center, Binghamton, New York WNBF - Songs at Sunrise - Mornings 6:l53 Sundays at 9:30 A. M. 16