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

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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

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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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and the agencies laboring for their correction, such as- the Board of Public Welfare, Juvenile Court, Humane Society, Municipal Farm, Women's Reformatory, Kansas State Pen- itentiary, Jewish Educational Institute, Anti-Tuberculosis Society, Public Schools, Hospitals, Clinics, Milk Stat1onS, Provident Association, Parental Homes for Boys and Girls, Boys' and Girls' Hotels, Homes for the Aged, Kansas State Institute for the Blind, Kansas City School of Civics, offices of Foreign Consuls. Visiting Nurses' Association, factory and industrial communities. This investigation is supplemented by extensive collateral reading, class discussion and term papers. Community Survey: Three hours, two semesters. . A study of Kansas City and vicinity from the standP0mt of the church, noting particularly those conditions in whose correction the church should take a leading part either alone or in co-operation with other agencies: also the means by which much co-operation may be brought about. S0me of the agencies studied are: Kansas City Sunday SCh00l ASSO- ciationg Slavonic, Italian and Mexican Missions, Settlements: large factory and industrial communities: Y. W- C- A- HC- tivities, Church Federation, Institutional Church? and down town community churches. Students are assigned. for the year to different churches through whose community prob- lems they are brought to see the opportunity and obliga- tion of the modern socialized church. Friendly Visiting: One hour, one semester. . Social diagnosis of problems affecting the family group, such as poverty, unemployment, ignorance, housing condi- tions, the saloon, child labor, lack of Wh01eS0m9 ,I'eCreati0r1- Study of social agencies for the relief and rehabilitation of the family. Making and filing of case records. Practice work and class conferences. Settlement Work: One hour, one semester. A study of the Christian Social Center in its relation to the spiritual, social and economic needs of the community. It includes a study of Community Surveys, Day Nurseries, Mothers' Meetings, Home Economics for Women and Girls: Club Work for all ages, Medical 'Work. Americanization classes, recreation, fresh air work, Daily Vacation Bible School, etc. Lectures, research, visitation and investiga- tion of local agencies, and laboratory work in local Settle- ments and similar institutions: notebooks and supplemental reading. Paze -as ' . Club Work: One hour, one semester. Boy Scout and Campfire Girl methodsg camp-craft and club management. Lecture and laboratory. A. VII. MUSIC Sight Singing and Ear Training: One hour, one semester. 1. , Elementary harmony beginning with scales, intervals and triads. Singing at sight in one, two and three-part melodies. . Juvenile Music: One hour, one semester. A study of music best adapted for use with children in church kindergarten, Sunday School and Junior League. A careful study of directing and using ch1ldren's choirs. The care of the chi1d's voice is discussed. Musical Appreciation: One hour, one semester I A study of the great masters and of the different forms of musical composition. Biographies of modern artists. A study of musical instruments and a visit to some large pipe- organ in the city. Practical Music: One hour, one semester. Drill is given in ear training, beating time, and in starting songs without an instrument. Special attention is given to building programs suitable to every department of church work. Hymnology: One hour, one semester. History and development of hymn tunes, noting the charac- teristics of each nation as it influences the music. History of the Methodist Hymnal. Interpretation and stories of hymns and a study of how to use the hymnal in all forms of church services. Chorus Conducting: One hour, one semester. A practical training in directing choruses, choirs and glee clubs. A study in leading congregational singing: choir or- ganization and conduct. Every one has practice in conduct- mg before the class. A thorough study of the use of the Hymnal in regular and special services, grouping of hymns around Scripture texts, thus forming outlines for the study of the Hymnal with the Bible. Voice: Private lessons in voice will be arranged for. Piano: Piano lessons may be arranged for at the office. A. VIII. PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND RECREATION . Correctional Gymnastics: One hour, with daily practice, two semesters. . A A course in correct sitting, walking and Standing, and the