Augsburg College - Augsburgian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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C. Olson C. Quanbkck Nyhus Knutson Vik Husblohn Gunosrsbn Dr. Jowett, prominent English and American clergyman, once affirmed, “Preaching is not a profession; it is a passion. So it is, and ever must be; but, lest a passion burn out, and lest zeal be ill-advised it behooves every prospective preacher, whether he receive a scholastic degree or not, to be a Master of the word and an expert in his field. With that immediate aim of proficiency in view the Junior Class in Theology has embarked upon a three-year course of intensive study with this as its motto: “Give diligence to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, handling aright the Word of truth. God has here given us what we regard as our professional ideals. In the first place, we are safeguarded against the natural danger of becoming reckless dictators or inflated egotists by giving diligence to show ourselves “approved unto God. The earnest seeking of God’s favor will keep the proudest heart humble. The charge has often been made that among professional tnen, the pastors have shown the least professional knowledge. We don’t presume to be able to speak authoritatively as to the verity of that charge, but as members of the Junior class we do each aim to be “a workman that needeth not be ashamed. Finally, as Masters of the Word we hope rather to be mastered by it, thus “handling aright the Word of truth.

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