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

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REV. WOODROW BROWN Assistant in Men's Department Evangelism Biblical Antiquities Greek I Greek English Biblical Theology Assistant in Doctrine Basketball Coach ' -11 Hs. REV. CLIFFORD A. ELSBREE A. B. in Th. Biblical Introduction EVANGELISM. . . . . The course of Evangelism undertakes to furnish the student with a working knowledge of the Scriptures so that they can be used in leading lost men and women to the Saviour. BIBLICAL ANTIQUITIES I ..... The study of the history of all nations from Antiquity. Included also is the study of the setting of the New Testament together with the happenings of the Inter- testament years. Some time, too, is devoted to a study of Bible manners and customs in the land of Palestine. BIBLICAL ANTIQUITIES 2. . . . . An advanced course of Bible History in which recent archaeological discoveries and their corroborative values are studied. GREEK I. . . . . A study of the basic principles of New Testament Greek grammar. ' GREEK ENGLISH I.. . . . NEW TESTAMENT WORD STUDY. . . . . The student in this study gains the deeper meaning which is con- tained in the Greek words without the details of grammatical usage GREEK ENGLISH 2 ..... NEW TESTAMENT WORD STUDY ..... The discovery of hidden truths in the Greek words in this course inspires the student to do independent research in this inexhaust- ible gold-mine. BIBLICAL INTRODUCTION ..... All Christians reioice in the fact that they 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 hard- ship, 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 gives the student a foundation upon which he may build more detailed Bible study. Included also are suggestions as to qualifications necessary and methods for more fruitful study of the Bible. Sponsored through the courtesy of PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH RALPH Y. KONO'S GARAGE Ackley and Floral Ave. , Johnson City, N.Y. 317 12th Avenue Rev. C. McGuinness, Pastor Seattle, Washington I I 9

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NELLIE A. MANLEY, B.A. Assistant Registrar Secretary to President Secretary in Financial Office Secretary and Bookkeeper in Matrons' Department Church History Missions Class Teacher '53 REV. LEROY C. WESTBROOK Bible Doctrine Biblical Theology Systematic Theology Greek 2 Class Teacher '54 fResigned December I, I952J CHURCH HISTORY I ..... In this course the history of the Christian Church through the different periods is traced, it includes the Apostolic Period, the Ante-Nicene Period, the Post-Nicene Period, the De- velopment of the Papacy, the Ascendancy of the Papacy, the Decline of the Papacy, and the Reformation. CHURCH HISTORY 2 ..... A further study of Church History assigned for the Theological Diploma. It presents the revivals of the Eight- eenth and Nineteenth Centuries, together with a study of the more important denominations which have developed since the Reformation. MISSIONS ..... The history and progressive development of Christian Missions from the time of Paul to the present. It includes also bio- graphical 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. BIBLE DOCTRINE ..... The doctrinal teachings of Scripture are studied in this course. The teaching includes a study of the Attributes of the Triune God, God's dealing with the problem of sin, the substitution- ary atonement of Jesus Christ, the Person and Work of the Holy Spirit, and some dispensational truth. 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 place. The prophecies of the Old Testament are consid- ered and compared with their New Testament fulfillments particularly in the Person of Christ. SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY ..... This is a detailed study of Bibliology, the Atonement, and the Holy Spirit. This supplies the student with definite and exact information to stabilize him in the faith as he leaves school. Sponsored through the courtesy of CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH Cresaptown , Maryland Rev. William L. Stroup - Pastor I8

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REV. ELLIOTT ACKERLY B.S. in Music Music Theory Sight Singing and Ear Training Choral Conducting Harmony Piano and Organ REV. JOHN E. KARENKO A. B. , B. D. New Testament Greek 3 Greek 2 MAIN STREET BAPTIST CHURCH Main and Chestnut Binghamton, New York Dr. Gordon Brownville, Pastor MUSIC THEORY... . . A course in the theory and practice of the fundamen- tals of music. After this study,Harmony I and Melody Writing will be offered. SIGHT SINGING AND EAR TRAINING. . . . . The pupil learns to read music. and to detect the pitch, dynamics and intervals of music. CHORAL CONDUCTING I ..... This is a course in which the pupil learns to conduct songs of different time measures. This course includes Hymnology. In the course the book, 40 Gospel Hymn Stories is studied. A list of hymns to be used for special occasions such as weddings, funerals, Easter, Communion, Bclptisms, and invitations are given. CHORAL CONDUCTING II. . . . . This is a continuance of and an enlargement upon Choral Conducting I. It specializes in choir techniques, evangelistic choir programs and materials, and music appreciation. HARMONY .... . It is the sequel to Music Theory and Sight Singing. The art of chord building and melody writing is studied along with chord classifica- tion and transposition. PIANO AND ORGAN. . . . . Beginner students soon learn to play simplified hymns. Suggestions are given for evangelistic piano playing to the advanced students. Organ is taught only to the advanced piano students. Music History will be offered in '53 - '54. NEW TESTAMENT GREEK 3 ..... This is an advanced course in Greek where the student goes on to use his Greek in a more practical way. . .namely, the translation of certain Epistles from the original language in which they were written into our own language. GREEK 2 ..... A foundation of grammar is laid in this course to acquaint the student with the fundamental facts of Greek. REV. PAUL GmFFls,B.A., Th. D. Systematic Theology REV. WM. S. CRANDALL Teacher Emeritus Ph . D. , D. D. Sponsored through the courtesy of Irvin R. Waltman WHOLESALE LUMBER CO. Owego, N.Y. Towanda, Pa. 20