Cincinnati Bible Seminary - Nautilus Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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Character of The Instruction and Policy of The School The Cincinnati Bible Seminary is entirely loyal to Christ and every teaching of His Word. In matters of opinion the students are advised to be courteous and considerate of the opinions of others, “in honor preferring one another.” In matters of service they are taught “to become all things to all men” in the hope of saving some. In matters of faith and conscience they are instructed to be absolutely loyal to the teaching of the Word of God, and to remember they are “set for the defense of the gospel.” The work of the Seminary is conducted independently of all other agencies and organizations. The school is happy to co-operate with all other agencies as far as they follow the teaching and spirit of the Word of God, but no farther. The Seminary desires no direction or control of other agencies and resents any suggestion of control from them. The Cincinnati Bible Seminary recognizes responsibility only to God and the donors and friends who have made the work of the institution possible. how we touch the Ark of God.”—Boswell . .. “Many destroy their usefulness by ever preaching controversy. On 9

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Character and Purpose of The Cincinnati Bible Seminary “The Cincinnati Bible Seminary, in its endeavor to equip and train young men and women for Christian service, shall make the Bible its chief textbook, arrange all its courses of study, and conduct its work in harmony with the spirit and letter of the Word of God. To this end every trustee and teacher must be a member of the Church of Christ, (undenominational) and must believe without reservation, in the full and final inspiration of the Bible to the extent that it is to him the infallible Word of God, and, therefore, the all-sufh icient rule of faith and life; in the deity and supreme authority of Christ; obedience to the Gospel; the edification of the Church: and the restoration of its unity on the New Testament basis. “Believing that such faith and a church with a program in harmony with this faith are essential to the salvation of the world, The Cincinnati Bible Seminary shall endeavor to so train and inspire its students as to make of them effective servants of Christ.” please with our own things, such as opinions and speculations, for they are private property; but let us be careful 8

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In The 2Bee 94 ninsenee By FLORENCE L. RECORDS A generation ago the churches of Christ were distressed be- cause the colleges training men for the ministry were being turned from the purpose for which they were founded. The graduates of these institutions were no longer in sympathy with the historic position of the Church of Christ. Loyal brethren realized that something must be done to alter this situation. They saw that in a short time the loyal ministry composed for the most part of older men would rest from their labors and there would be none of like faith to fill the places made vacant by their death or incapacity. With a deep sense of responsibility a few brethren decided to . £.R i build a college which would combine the highest academic ideals Show ; : of scholarship with absolute loyalty to Jesus Christ and every teaching of His Word. They desired to train a ministry capable of proclaiming, preserving and defending the faith against the attacks of the infidels who, although they denied the deity of Jesus Christ and the inspiration of the sacred Scriptures—controlled and taught in the older schools they had captured —schools built by great sacrifice and the Herculean labors of noble and loyal men of God. The brethren who decided to build the new college did not have one available dollar nor did they have any rich and influential supporters who would underwrite the expenses of the venture. There was not a single prospective student listed. Although they did not have material possessions they did have faith that the work they proposed to do was God’s work and they were certain that God would bless their efforts. They had a will to work and immediately sought for funds and students. In October, 1923, they launched the McGarvey Bible College in Louisville, Kentucky, having leased the second floor of the Armstrong Building at: Third and Walnut Streets for this purpose. Enough young men enrolled to form a small student body. They were capable students. Teachers and students were enthusiastic and the school continued to grow throughout the year. During the first year Dr. Henry F. Lutz served as active president and Professor Ralph L. Records as secretary. These two men composed the Faculty at the beginning of the year. In addition to other duties they each taught sixteen class hours per week. The Georgetown, Kentucky, Christian Church provided the salary Dr. Lutz received. Dr. Ira M. Boswell was the minister of this church and was tireless in his efforts for the new school. Marshall T. Reeves, a prominent business man of Columbus, Indiana, upon the recommendation of W. H. Book, Minister of the Tabernacle Church of that city, contributed the salary paid to Professor Records. After the Christmas holidays, Rupert C. Foster, minister of the Springfield, Kentucky, Church came to the college one day each week and also taught a large evening class in the auditorium of the church of which W. N. Briney was the minister. The McGarvey Bible College was eminently successful during this first and only year of its history. A fine student body had been assembled and after all debts had been paid for salaries, current ex- penses and equipment a nice balance was left in the treasury. But a great change was in store for this new college which had such an auspicious beginning. Overtures were received from the Trustees of the Clarke Fund of Cincinnati, Ohio, proposing a merg- ing of McGarvey Bible College with the Cincinnati Bible Institute, a school offering short courses of study preparing for special types of Christian service. The result of these overtures was that the two schools, so much alike in Faith and general objec- tive, united to form The Cincinnati Bible Seminary to be located in Cincinnati, Ohio. In September, 1924, the new school began its work under the joint supervision of the two boards of trustees. The McGarvey Bible College trustees retained control of the academic management and policy and the trustees of the Christian Restoration Association, an organization succeeding the Clarke Fund, agreeing to care for the financial interest of the Seminary. During the year certain changes were made in the directorate, the result being a common management for The Cincinnati Bible Seminary and the Christian Restoration Association supplanting the two former boards of trustees. This management continued until the spring of 1928, at which time The Cincinnati Bible Seminary and the Christian Restoration Association separated, each setting up its own management. Such was the beginning of The Cincinnati Bible Seminary as an independent institution. a few particular subjects their attention is fixed, and on these they dwell till they are almost brought to conclude - 10 3 TWENTY “ye j - 1 } } 1 i)