Kansas City National Training School - Shield Yearbook (Kansas City, MO)

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these ancient systems are studied, especially those prevalent in the United States. World Missions: Two hours, one semester. I The mission fields of the world are studied relating the conditions to the beliefs of the people. The great outstand- ing opportunities are discussed, as well as the work already accomplished. Home Missions: Two hours, two semesters. a. Immigration and Americanization A Study of the pf-20ples of other languages who have 001116 to our shores. Their old homes, traditions, political and social environments and religious backgrounds are Studled that we may come to a sympathetic understanding of them. A study of the conditions under which they live and'W01'k in this country, with observations in their'homes and 111.016 industries in which they are employed. The obligations of society to reach and assimilate them. A study of the best methods of Americanization. C0j0PeTHU- ing agencies observed and actual participation in H115 work for those who are preparing to enter this field Of OPPOT- tunity. , b. A General Survey of Home Mission Fields I , This course is a study of the other phases of Home Mission- ary work carried on under the American flag, U1 Al21Sk21. Hawaii and Porto Rico as well as the States. The Sunday School and World and Community Service: One hour, one semester. The aim of this course is to study methods of arousing and developing- sympathy for peoples of all lands and means of expressing this interest, through the Sunday school. Missionary Organization: One hour, One Semester. A study of the organization, aim and methods of various W0men's, young peopIe's and children's organizations of the Methodist Episcopal Church. A study Of the Origin and development of Deaconess Work. Lecture, notebook and laboratory. -A. IV. CHRISTIAN FUNDAMENTALS Christian Doctrine: One hour, two semesters. A careful study of Christian doctrine in the light of modern study and researchg Christian revelation as source of theol- ogy, the Christian conception of God and His place in the universeg man as a moral being and his relation to the raceg reconcilation of God and man in Christy the office Pago 44 and work of the Holy Spirit. Text-book, reference work and lecture, with class room discussion. Ethics: One hour, one semester. The course is a study of Christian standards of conduct. The subject is studied from both the individual and social stand- points. Text-book and lecture, with class room discussion. Personal Evangelism: One hour, one semester. A study in religious experienceg methods of approach and the use of the Scriptures in soul winningg gospel team methods are discussed. Lecture, text-book, reference, and class room discussion. Homiletics: Two hours, two semesters. This course consists of training in the preparation and de- livery of Bible talks, papers, and book reviewsg practice in conducting' prayer meetings, ch11dren's meetings and evan- gelistic services. A. V. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION History of Education: A general survey of the great epochs in educational history, tracing the development of educational principles and meth- ods through the various systems from primitive to modern timesg and showing the relationship between religion and education. The foremost educational leaders are studied in- tensively. 21. Ancient and Mediaeval: .Two hours, one semester. This course includes the .Pr1m1t1ve, Oriental, Early Chris- tian and Reformation Periods. Text, research, lecture and class discussion. b. Modern Education: .Two hours, one semester. This course is an intensive study of the modern tendencies in educationg naturalistic, psychological, scientific, sociolog- ical and eclectic. Current educational thought and practice are studied intensively. These are required. Text, research, lecture and class discussion. Psychology: Two hours, one semester. The physiology of the nervous system followed by an analy- tical study of the intellectual, emotional and moral life. The development and use of each of these in normal life is point- ed out in their relation to the task of Religious Education. Child Study: Two hours, one semester. Attention is given to the physical development of children in order to discover their physical needs and as the basis of their mental life. The mental and moral powers are ex-

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Qlnnrara nf A. I. BIBLICAL LITERATURE Biblical Introduction: Two hours, one semester. I I The history of the English Bible from the earliest times to the present day, together with a study of the bearljiir of modern science, archaeology and comparative religion on Biblical interpretation. Students are urged toI1nves- tigate both the modern and the traditional viewpoints on their merits and in an impartial spirit. The course includes a brief study of the date and author- ship of the books and an evaluation of the book ofIthe Old Testament from both the literary and the rel1g'l0US standpoints. Hebrew History: Three hours, one semester. A study of the Hebrew race to 1351 A. D., with contemporary secular history, Biblical geography, manners and customs of the Hebrews and contemporary peoples. The guidance of Jehovah in this history is pointed out and the gradual preparation of these people through whom God was reveal- ing His plan for the salvation of the race. Prophecy and the Prophets: One hour, two semesters. A chronological study of the prophets: their teachings and their relation to Hebrew life and thought, as well as to secular history. Text, research, recitation, papers and class discussion. , ' Hebrew Poetry and Wisdom Literature: One hour, one semester. I A study of the origin, contents and significance of the books of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Song of Solo- mon. Life of Christ: One hour, two semesters.I I An outline study of the life of Jesus with a topical study of the outstanding events in their relation to the inner developments of the life and its relation to the Messianic hope of his contemporaries. The personal creative force of Jesus then and today. Text-book, lectures and papers, Teachings of Jesus: One hour, two semesters. The basis of Jesus' authority as teacher: the message and character of his teachings, with a topical and outline study 7. 8. 9. 1. 2. 1. 4 Svtuhg of his teachings and their relation to the contemporary ideas and hopesythe increasing of his teaching today. Text-book, lectures and papers. Life of Paul: One hour, both semesters. A chronological studyIof the life of Paul and the Pauline Epistles, gwgraphical study of the territory covered in Paul's missionary J0l2Tf1eysg the political conditions of the world: Iand Pauls spiritual development. Lectures, class discussion and papers. ' Doctrinal Epistles: One hour, both semesters. A study of the great Christian doctrines as given in Romans, Hebrews and Galatians. Papers and debates in addition to recitation required. Catholic or General Epistles: One hour, one semester. Devoted to the Epistles of James, Peter, John and Jude. An outlined study Of all these epistles will be required. Their authqrshlp, P12106 OfI teaching in the early church, together with their Practical value, will be presented in lecture form. All are eXp6Cfled to take part in discussions and make much use of the note-book. A. II CHURCH HISTORY History of the Christian Church: Two hours, two semesters. A study of the founding, development and expansion of the Christian Church through 211161-Gut, mediaeval and. modern times, correlating with Secular h1St0I'y- special study of modem churches as to government, doctrines and worship. Modern heregies are studied in this connection. History of Methodism: One hour, one semester. The original develvpfnent and, polity of the Methodist Epis- copal Church, including the life and times of John Wesley andthe rise and P1'02l'f-ISS of American Methodism down to the present. Also a brief study of the Methodist Discipline. A. III. MISSIONS Ethnic Faiths: Two hours, one semester. A study of the great religions of the world, historically, with a discussion of their fundamental agreements and their fatal deficiencies, and the necessity for something more to make life even in this world more bearable. Modern forms of Pmzc 43

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amined in their different stages of development, together with the arrests which result from bad environment and lack of training. The moral and religious life are studied from the standpoint of their relation to society and their bearing upon the community wide and world wide interests of the Kingdom of God. Pedagogy: Two hours, one semester. The elements of study and the means by which they may be developed in children and young people. An examination of the various types of lessons and the making and using of lesson plans. The study of expressional activities such as hand work, dramatization and service. Normal Training Class: One hour, one semester. . s This class prepares students to direct leader 'training' 111 the local church. The student is familiarized with the courses adopted by the International Sunday School Association and the Board of Sunday Schools of the Methodist EP1SC0Dal church though frequent reference are given t0 other courses. l I Attention is also given to the best ways of arousing interest in Leader Training work and the details oflorganization and administration necessary to its greatest efficiency. -Graded Sunday School: One hour, two semesters. a. Cradle Roll and Beginners. b. Primary. c. Juniors. d. Intermediates. e. Seniors and Young People. Students may choose any two units desired. Each course deals with the needs, problems, methods and lesson material peculiar to its especial period of development. The problems of the Sunday School are studied in a practical way. In courses d. and e. classes and departments are organized and the teaching and management are in the hands of the stu- dents. This practice teaching is followed by the construe. tive criticism by the other members of the class and the teacher in charge. The students also construct and carry out programs for special occasions and conduct the worship features of the class or department session. Administration of Religious Education: One hour, one semester. A thorough study is made of the organization of religious education in the local church, including the overhead man- agement, departmental and class organization, the relation of the local to the connectional agencies of the church and the other religious educational agencies of the community. Epworth League: One hour, one semester. A study of the history, ol'L'JaHiZ21tion, aims and departmental work, the relation of the Epworth League to the church and the part of the local chapter in the world wide program of the Epworth League. Practical work in connection with the church assignments. Practical Work. See Course in Practical Work. Hand Works Two hours, one semester. This course is 'designed to lay the foundation for hand work with children in all lines of religious workg Sunday School, Wteteik-dayt Chlzrch schools, Daily Vacation Bible Schools, se emen s, e c., e c. The course includes cardboard construction, poster work, b9.Sk6tI'Y, Carpet weavlng, elementary wood work, toy mak- ing, etc., and is adapted to meet changing needs. Story Telling: 0126 hour, one semester. A study of the PUUCEPIGS and methods of story telling, in- cluding: Story material, sources and adaptationg source of the story teller's p0W6l'j how to use stories, the technique Of Sl301'Y telling? disc'-1551011 of and Practice in dramatization of Bible stories. Text, reference, lecture and practice. A. VI. SOCIAL SCIENCE Sociology from the Christian Standpiu-int: Qne hgur, two semesters. , A study of present-day social and industrial problems relating to thefamily, neglected Chlldfen, public health, eco- nomic interests, rural and urban communities, municipal government, charities and corrections. Rights and responsi- bilities of great corp0r21f10Y1S, dl1t16S relating to business and leisure classes, governmental and- international relations. Text-book, research, Class d1SCUSS10H, term papers. Remedial and Corrective 'Agenciesz One hour, two semesters. This course consists of flrst hand investigation of city, state and religious agencies for the care of dependents, delin- quents and defectives, and means of securing aid when needed. Notebook work, class room discussions and written reports. I Greater Kansas City presents in varying degree all the prob- lems to be found ln our largest American cities. Under trained leadership the students investigate these conditions Page 45